Sankt Wendel, Saarland

Leitersweiler in Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany
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Sankt Wendel is a small town on the river Blies in Saarland, Germany. It is located 36 km to the northeast of the state capital Saarbrücken. The town has a population of 26,000 people (2012 estimate).

The history of Sankt Wendel goes back to the late 6th century when there existed a farm here called Baso. The settlement was probably known originally as Basonevillare, but was later renamed after the 6th century hermit, Saint Wendelin of Trier.

Altes Rathaus in Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany
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Author: Christian Bohr

How to go to Sankt Wendel

Take the Saarbrücken-Trier Expressway (Autobahn 1) from Saarbrücken until the exit to Tholey, then continue east on Highway 269 until you reach Sankt Wendel.

Places of Interest in Sankt Wendel

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