Discover Wadgassen

If you are looking for a hotel in Wadgassen, the German Newspaper Museum offers a specific cultural point of reference when choosing where to stay. Its focus is the history of the German press and printing. For your planning, the address of the Differten Wildlife Park and directions to the Abbey Courtyard may also be helpful.

German Newspaper Museum and Abbey Courtyard

The German Newspaper Museum, housed in the historic Abbey Courtyard, explores the history of the German press and printing. Its subjects include 400 years of newspaper history, historic printing technology, and a fully equipped typesetting workshop. These three themes offer different perspectives: newspaper history focuses on the development of the medium, while printing technology and typesetting put the production process in the spotlight. The combination of history, technology, and workshop defines the museum’s profile.

The collection is permanent; temporary exhibitions and visitor arrangements may change. Check the latest information before your visit.

Addresses and getting to Wadgassen

The museum is located at Am Abteihof 1 in Wadgassen. The Abbey Courtyard area can be reached from two exits on the A620, and parking is available nearby. Bous/Saar railway station is about 1 kilometer from the Abbey Courtyard area. If you are planning to travel by car or train, check connections in advance, as road and rail services may change.

The Differten Wildlife Park can be reached at Am Hallenbad 1 in Wadgassen-Differten. When entering the destination, it is helpful to include both the district and the address so that you reach the right place.

Saarlouis as a wider travel destination

The wider travel destination of Saarlouis adds the history of a fortified city as a distinct theme. Saarlouis was established as a fortified city by Louis XIV in 1680. Part of the former fortifications has been preserved in a recreational area. The Grand Market in Saarlouis now serves as a parking lot and event venue. Historical traces thus sit alongside the present-day use of a centrally named square.

Cultural venues also offer different points of reference in time. The Theater am Ring in Saarlouis reopened in 2016 after extensive renovation and refurbishment. The Ludwig Gallery Saarlouis continues the exhibition program and concept of the former museum in new exhibition spaces. In choosing a theme, you can therefore compare reopening after renovation with the continuation of an earlier exhibition concept.

The city garden and the Saar oxbow lake form the green gateway to Saarlouis. From Vauban Island, you can enjoy views of the Saar oxbow lake and the fortifications. These details draw attention to the cityscape, setting it apart from the stories of the museums and theater.

Guided city tours open to the public are offered in Saarlouis; check the current schedule before your trip. The Saarlouis weekly market takes place on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 am to 1 pm in the pedestrian zone in front of the Kommandantur and offers products from regional producers, among other things. Check the published market hours before your visit, as they may change.

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