Mettlach
Municipality in Saarland, Germany
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Mettlach (German pronunciation: [ˈmɛtlax]; Moselle Franconian: Mettlich) is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany, situated on the river Saar, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) northwest of Merzig, and 30 km (19 mi) south of Trier. The headquarters of Villeroy & Boch are in Mettlach. Also, the Mettlach tiles are named after the municipality.[3]
Mettlach | |
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Kirche St. Lutwinus in Mettlach | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Mettlach
within Merzig-Wadern district  | |
 Location of Mettlach | |
  Mettlach  Mettlach | |
| Coordinates: 49°29′39.2″N 6°36′18.7″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saarland |
| District | Merzig-Wadern |
| Subdivisions | 10 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2016–26) | Daniel Kiefer[1] (SPD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 77.82 km2 (30.05 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 451 m (1,480 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 12,621 |
| • Density | 162.2/km2 (420.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 66693 |
| Dialling codes | 06864 |
| Vehicle registration | MZG |
| Website | www |
Municipalities
The population of the present city, including all outlying districts (as of 31 December 2015):
| Municipality | Population |
|---|---|
| Bethingen | 250 |
| Dreisbach | 159 |
| Faha | 339 |
| Mettlach | 3.192 |
| Nohn | 689 |
| Orscholz | 3.664 |
| Saarhölzbach | 1.623 |
| Tünsdorf | 894 |
| Wehingen | 477 |
| Weiten | 1.163 |
Sights
- Castle Montclair within the Saarschleife
- Castle Saareck
- Castle Ziegelberg
- Chapel of St. Joseph
- Cloef-Atrium (conference and visitor center) in Orscholz
- Cultural-historical exhibition in the adventure center of Villeroy & Boch
- Old abbey
- Old tower
- Parish Church of St. Gangolf
- Parish Church of St. Hubertus, with Gothic Revival organ
- Parish Church of St. Lutwinus, with alabaster choir star unique in Germany
- Saarschleife at the Cloef
- Stoneware museum
Gallery
Schloss Saareck (Castle Saareck)
Schloss Ziegelberg (Castle Ziegelberg)
Kapelle St. Joseph (Chapel of St. Joseph)
Cloef-Atrium
Old Abbey (rear view)
Alter Turm (old tower)
Church of St. Gangolf
St. Lutwinus' Church
Saarschleife at the Cloef
Stoneware Museum
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