Saarbrücken, Saarland's state capital, lies on the Saar at an average elevation of 197 meters above sea level. The Saar flows at 178–185 m through the Saar valley; surrounding hills reach 280–350 m. Saarbrücken borders France directly – the French city of Forbach is just 7 km away – and is the economic hub of the industrial Saarland.
That works out to roughly 646 feet above sea level. The nearby cities compared on this page average 155 m, putting Saarbrücken about 42 m higher.
Quick Facts
| Elevation (above sea level) | 197 m |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 49.2354° N, 6.9969° E |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
Compare elevations – nearby cities
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Mainz | 122 | Germany |
| Mannheim | 104 | Germany |
| Karlsruhe | 122 | Germany |
| Freiburg | 273 | Germany |
Cities with a similar elevation
The following cities sit at an elevation similar to Saarbrücken (197 m above sea level):
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt | 200 | Germany |
| Lyon | 182 | France |
| Würzburg | 179 | Germany |
| Kassel | 175 | Germany |
| Aachen | 174 | Germany |
| Vienna | 171 | Austria |
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Saarbrücken above sea level?
Saarbrücken averages 197 m above sea level. The Saar flows at 178–185 m in the valley; city hills at 220–300 m; the Halberg at 295 m.
How close is France from Saarbrücken?
Saarbrücken borders France directly – the national border runs through city territory, and French Forbach is just 7 km away. Cross-border commuting between Saarland and the Moselle département is common.
What is the history of Saarland?
Saarland changed hands multiple times between Germany and France after WWI and WWII. After WWII it was under French protectorate until 1957, when a referendum returned it to Germany.