Neunkirchen is situated on Germany's western frontier, only a few miles from the border with France. The town is in the slightly lesser-known German state of Saarland, and the interesting town of Saarbrucken is just a short drive for those who decide to hire a car in Neunkirchen. The town's steelworks have given way to excellent shopping amenities in recent years.
Neunkirchen Castle is close by, and if you're hiring a car in Neunkirchen, you can be at the French border and the city of Saarbrucken in around half-an-hour. A family friendly visit to the Neunkirchen Zoo is always a popular choice with families visiting the area.
Neunkirchen stands at an intriguing position on the German border with France, making it an excellent base from which to explore; you can be in the French city of Metz in around an hour using the A6/A4. For those hiring a car in Neunkirchen, the city of Saarbrucken isn't much more than 20minutes away on the A8, and here you can see an array of popular attractions; Saarbrucken Old Town is one of the nicest 'Altstadts' in the area. The A8 takes you towards Merzig and Mettlach, which have some astounding countryside drives, and if you rent a car in Neunkirchen, the B41 takes you to the charming small town of St Wendel.
