Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Oct
Typical Duration
7 nights
Price Range
Price range not available
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to the scenic Moselle Valley wine region, offering river cruisers access to charming medieval towns and renowned German vineyards.
Build Your Day in Saarburg
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 1:00 PM
Usually about 5 hours ashore
Getting around:
Treetop Walk Saarschleife
It’s a fun walk with some puzzles and riddles along the way for kids.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Wasserfall Saarburg
Perfect place for 2-3 hours.
Saarburg
Not enough to see or do for a day trip, but enough for half a day.
Landal Warsberg
Lots of things to do on site for the kids so they all had a great time.
Cloef
There are some things to explore underway.
Summer toboggan run “Saar-Rodel”
Short but really fun experience not only for children but also adults.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Greifvogelpark Saarburg
Also great for kids or adults
Closed · Opens 10 AM
REWE Center
A complete assortiment with fairly high prices.
Closed · Opens 8 AM
Lidl
Nice and good assortment and friendly
Closed · Opens 7 AM
EDEKA Eble
Very well-stocked Edeka market with a large selection of regional products.
Closed · Opens 7 AM
Hotel Restaurant Zunftstube
Amazing service, great food, perfect location😍
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Wirtshaus mit Herz - ehem. Zum Schwarzen Kopf
Perfect food, perfect atmosphere!
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Restaurant trattoria Bellavista
Excelent food, atmosphere and great staff.
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Hotel am Markt
Located right next to a bunch of restaurants and a pretty waterfall.
Burgruine Saarburg
This old castle/ruin was really nice to visit.
Saarburger Sesselbahn Talstation
Great for young kids!
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Restaurant Fährhaus
Really good food!
Closed · Opens 4 PM
ZWANZIG20 Saarburg
Great burgers, the staff was very friendly and helpfull
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Schlossberg Brasserie
Delicious food&drink and perfect atmosphere
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Burgrestaurant di Vincenzo Di Tuoro
Good food and nice service.
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Bistro Panorama
Can’t beat the view!
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Saarburger Hof
Really good food and service
Glockengießerei Mabilon
Visit if metalworking interests you
Kabelbaan naar Landal Warsberg
You can even use it for your bike!
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Yeshi Habesha Restaurant
Good atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food.
Closed · Opens 12 PM
TENNE - Der Club in Saarburg
Top tanzlokal
Closed · Opens 8 PM Fri
Gaststätte Villa Kunterbunt
Stopped for a beer and a glass of wine,both great!
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Keller`s Wirtshaus by Erasmus
The food is good, the staff is good.
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Amüseum Saarburg
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Schalander Cocktail & Shishabar
Dine-in·No delivery
Permanently closed
Wirtshaus zum Pferdemarkt
Thank you.. the food was great!
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Bonnie No2
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Dopamin Fine Dining by Erasmus
Excellent service too, the waiter was fantastic.
Closed · Opens 6:30 PM
Steffen Kunz Schatz-Truhe
unique gift and Prices are reasonable too!
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Aussichtspunkt Schloss Saarburg
The picture is taken on the tower top.
Buttermarkt
Beautiful place, 20 minutes from Luxembourg.
Hackenberger Mühle
A charming and well-preserved historic mill in Saarburg.
Bridge
Dine-in
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Elisa Mode & Accessoires
In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Wasserfall an der Hackenbacher Mühle
Whisky unter Freunden GbR
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Modehaus Müller-Hamann GmbH
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Aussichtspunkt Saarburg
Nice short walk up the wine yard.
Souvenir Center
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Heidrun Grasmück & Ilka Werhan GbR Carpe diem
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Granatapfel
Erasmus "Pure - Bar & Vinothek"
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Fotospot Saarburg
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Saarburg
Saarburg serves as a charming port of call along the Moselle River, offering cruise passengers a delightful stop on river itineraries through this picturesque German wine region. Operated by Amadeus River Cruises, this intimate port provides access to one of Europe's most scenic river valleys, with most cruises featuring a relaxing 7-night duration that allows ample time to explore the surrounding destinations including Cologne, Cochem, and Bernkastel-Kues. The peak cruising season runs through May, September, and October, when the Moselle Valley is at its most enchanting.
During your time ashore in Saarburg, you'll discover a medieval town steeped in history and natural beauty. The town's iconic waterfall cascading directly into the Saar River and its well-preserved castle ruins create an instantly memorable backdrop, while the charming old town invites leisurely exploration. Whether you're a wine enthusiast eager to sample local Rieslings or a history buff drawn to centuries-old architecture, Saarburg delivers an authentic German river town experience that perfectly complements your cruise journey through the Moselle.
During your time ashore in Saarburg, you'll discover a medieval town steeped in history and natural beauty. The town's iconic waterfall cascading directly into the Saar River and its well-preserved castle ruins create an instantly memorable backdrop, while the charming old town invites leisurely exploration. Whether you're a wine enthusiast eager to sample local Rieslings or a history buff drawn to centuries-old architecture, Saarburg delivers an authentic German river town experience that perfectly complements your cruise journey through the Moselle.
