Close to the French border and 120km south west of Frankfurt, the German town of Neunkirchen is the largest in the Saarland region. Built on a heritage of coal mining and steel production, Neunkirchen is now home to a number of historical monuments built to honour the town's former industries. These include the casting monument at Hüttenberg.
Today, the city has been modernised and now has a strong retail and services economy. The former steelworks, for example, has been demolished and replaced with a large shopping mall. Hiring a car in Neunkirchen is a fantastic way to make the most of the amenities and explore the town
The town is around twenty minutes from the city of Saarbrücken and hiring a car in Neunkirchen allows you to explore Saarland's most prominent city.
The city is famed for its stone bridge, which crosses the river Saar, as well as the 18th century Saarbrücken Castle, which lies at the heart of the old town. The city is also home to the Mithras Shrine at Halberg hill, a place of worship for followers of the still mysterious Mithraism religion.
Across the border is the quiet French town of Forbach whilst to the east, the city of Kaiserslautern is easily accessible.
