Light games and festivals: The weekend in Saarland is getting colorful!

Light games and festivals: The weekend in Saarland is getting colorful!

On the upcoming weekend, from May 9th to 11th, 2025, the residents of the Saarland awaits a colorful spectacle at events that ranges from cultural highlights to entertaining markets. A variety of experiences ensure that there is something for every taste.

A special focus is on the event ** Mailets - Garden in the light ** in the garden of the senses in Merzig. On both days, the event is opened with darkness when the entire area is immersed in colored light. The opening on Saturday evening is musically accompanied by the artists inna Herrmann and Yann Loup Adam, who come up with pop, soul and chansons. The admission begins at 6.30 p.m., the start of the event is at 7.30 p.m. tickets for 15 euros via Ticket-regional.de and from advance booking offices, such as Sol.de reported.

cultural events and celebrations

Another exciting event is the ** Braunacht in Saarlouis **, which starts on Saturday from 4 p.m. with a barrel tapping on the small market. After that, the band Radiosolid will provide musical entertainment. From 8:00 p.m., the celebration will move into numerous restaurants where guests can enjoy the festive atmosphere.

At the same time, the 25th anniversary of the ** artisan market ** takes place in the Dillingen locomotive. Over 80 exhibitors will present a wide range of handicrafts on Saturday (May 10th) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday (May 11th) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the market is free of charge, which makes this event particularly attractive.

markets and rides

The ** Maikirmes in Saarbrücken **, which started on April 30, runs until May 18 and offers over 50 rides. The opening times are from 2 p.m. to midnight and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., so that visitors have numerous options to enjoy the attractions.

The weekend is also characterized by ** flea markets ** throughout Saarland. The following markets are planned on Saturday, May 10th:

• flea market on Lake Bostal: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• bicycle exchange in Dillingen (Römerhalle in Leasehent): 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• flea market in Saarbrücken (Hafeninsel Bürgerpark): 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• bicycle exchange in Saarbrücken (Tbilisser Platz): 8.30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Neighborhood flea market in Saarbrücken (Dudweiler Süd): 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Garden and house flea market in Saarbrücken (Theodor-Heuss-Str. 7): 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• antique and flea market in Schiffweiler (speech): 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

On Sunday, May 11th, there are other flea markets in Neunkirchen, Saarlouis and Schmelz, which are open to bargain hunters of all kinds.

Overall, this weekend in Saarland promises to become a varied program that offers both cultural and sociable highlights. For further events and information, a look at Sol.de .