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Neunkirchen

Neunkirchen is a city in the state of Saarland, Germany. With a population of approximately 47,000 (2024), it is the second-largest city in the state and serves as a major commercial hub for the eastern Saar region.

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    Alte Hüttenareal Neunkirchen

    You can explore the massive remains of the former steel mill by following the "Hüttenweg," a self-guided trail with informative signs that winds through the industrial monuments. While the grounds are always accessible, a guided tour allows you to climb the 25-meter-high platform of Blast Furnace VI for a panoramic view of the city, visit a historic cone-shaped air-raid shelter (Spitzbunker), and see the preserved gas blowing engines. The meeting point for tours is typically at the Stummsche Reithalle.

    Open access 24/7 (grounds); Guided tours March–October€6 (Adults), Free for children under 14

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    Gondwana - the Prehistorium

    A interactive natural history museum. It uses life-sized replicas of the environments and animals, but also state-of-the-art animations with 3D glasses - to take visitors through the history of the Earth. While sizable portion is devoted to trilobites and dinosaurs, it covers times since Big Bang all the way until human evolution. Food court, not particularly special nor cheap, is available.

    Daily 10:00-18:00Adult €25, reduced €20

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    Kirche St. Marien

    A prominent Catholic church in the city centre. Known for its architecture and interior, it stands as a landmark of the city's spiritual life and historical growth during the industrial boom.

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    Neunkircher Zoo

    Zoologischer Garten Neunkirchen

    A family-friendly zoo built on a forested hill. It features a falconry with regular flight shows, snow leopards, and an elephant house. It's a great green escape from the industrial centre.

    Mar-Oct 08:30–18:00; Nov-Feb 09:00–17:00Adult €11.50, child €5.00

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    Stummsche Kapelle

    A small, ornate neo-Gothic chapel built by the Stumm family in the mid-19th century. It served as the private chapel for the industrial dynasty and is a fine example of the architecture favored by the wealthy elite of the coal and steel era.