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Alcase, Saarbrucken
Base Manager Heiner Meyer welcomes you to Saarbrucken. The beautiful river Saar – from which our base takes its name – meanders charmingly through the forested Hunstruck region of the central uplands of Germany and makes for a peaceful and cultural cruising holiday for amateur and experienced cruisers (with navigation licences) alike.
From Saarbrucken you can easily venture northwards into nearby Luxembourg or cruise south towards Strasbourg and the historic towns of north-eastern France.
There are lots of hotels and restaurants in the town, some of which are within easy walking distance.
For provisions -By car, Shopping centre Saar-Basar which is 10 minutes from the base. Here you will also find a bank pharmacy and post office.
By boat, You can moor in the middle of town below the Staatsheater free of charge which is 15 minutes cruising time from the base.
In Staatsheater there is an excellent shopping centre in the pedestrian zone which is a 5 minute walk from the mooring place.
Nearest Airports: Saarbrucken 18 km – Hahn 160 km – Frankfurt 185 km Strasbourg 110 km Luxembourg - 110km from the base.
Nearest Railway Station: Saarbrucken 3km |
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View boats and prices at the bottom of this page
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The Dual Nations Cruise
Saarbrucken - Hesse |
- Distance: 103 km
- Duration: 1 Week
- Cruising Time: 20 hrs
- Locks: 31
- Trip: One way
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Cruise the pretty Canal des Houillères de la Sarre linking France and Germany and enjoy time at Gondrexange lake and watersports at Mittersheim.
Saarbrücken is a wonderful, cosmopolitan city and capital of Germany’s Saarland.
Cruising beyond Saarbrücken is not possible without a licence. |
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Boats & Prices
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our Cruisers
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our Penichettes
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