Saarbrucken Ensheim Airport is a minor international airport situated in Saarbrucken, which is the capital city of the state of Saarland in Germany. It offers flights to major cities all over Germany and other countries. This airport consists of a single passenger terminal building that has check in facilities, restaurants and shops.
Several car rental firms are represented at the airport and you can rent a car from one of them. Hiring a car at this airport will enable you to travel conveniently to any location in Saarbrucken.
Things to see and do in Saarbrucken
Saarbrucken has many of the attractions you can expect to find a regional capital. It is a modern economic and trade fair center, an important cultural axis and university town. It has a picturesque rural an historic attractions. It is therefore a perfect place to take a day trip. The cultural palette of this city attracts visitors from all over Europe. Here are the attractions you can see when touring Saarbrucken.
- Moderne Galerie – This gallery mainly emphasizes German art, Expressionism and Impressionism. You can find many works by artists who are known all over the world such as Picasso, Polke and Beuys.
- St John’s Basilica – This church was built in the 18th century and it is considered to be a Baroque jewel.
- St Arnual Collegiate Church – This is a Gothic church that was built in the 13th an 14th century. A Baroque domed roof was installed on it in the 18th century. It houses the tombs of Elisabeth of Loraine and the counts of Nassau-Saarbrücken.
- Ludwigsplatz und Ludwigskirche – Eight palaces of different sizes, border Ludwigsplatz to form a perfect illustration of the passage from Baroque to Classical styles. The church is one of the most uniform and attractive Baroque constructions in Germany.
- Restaurants – There are many cafes and restaurants in this city and one of the Saarlandish specialties to enjoy is Schwenker. This is a steak that is prepared on a special grill. The cook swings the grilling rack over a fire. It is usually served at festivals.
- Volklingen ironworks – This was one of the important ironworks in the world, but it was closed in 1986. It is located just outside Saarbrucken. Multimedia displays and a museum bring the site to life.
There are many other attractions you can see in Saarbrucken. Your rental car will provide you with the convenience of driving to any location at any time. With such a car, you can also save a lot of time.