Völklingen

Völklingen (French: Voelklange)is a town in the district of Saarbrücken, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 10 km west of Saarbrücken, and directly borders France.

Völklingen
Coat of arms
Location of Völklingen within Saarbrücken district
Völklingen
Völklingen
Coordinates: 49°15′N 06°50′E
CountryGermany
StateSaarland
DistrictSaarbrücken
Government
 • MayorKlaus Lorig (CDU)
Area
 • Total67.06 km2 (25.89 sq mi)
Elevation
255 m (837 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31)[1]
 • Total39,374
 • Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
66301–66333
Dialling codes06898, 06802
Vehicle registrationVK

The town is known for its industrial past, the Völklinger Hütte (ironworks) being declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Völklinger Hütte panorama

History

Völklingen is situated on the fertile alluvial plane at the confluence of the river Rossel and of the river Köller into the river Saar. In antiquity it was settled by Celtic tribes, then by the Romans.

Middle Ages

Franconian Colonization

The Franks colonized the area between the 5th and 9th centuries.

First Documented Mention

Völkingen was initially referred to as "Fulcolingas" by Durandis, Vice Chancellor to Louis the Pious in 822.

Peasant Settlement

Peasants living in the area were subject to taxation by the Count of Saarbrücken.

Early Modern Period

Peasant Uprising

The peasants of Völkingen revolted against the Count of Saarbrücken in 1566, when he ordered the construction of the Homburger castle.

Districts

The city is divided into ten districts:

  • Völkingen
  • Fenne
  • Fürstenhausen, home to the coking plant
  • Geislautern
  • Heidstock
  • Lauterbach
  • Ludweiler
  • Luisenthal
  • Röchlinghöhe
  • Wehrden

People born in Völklingen

References
  1. "Saarland.de – Amtliche Einwohnerzahlen Stand 31.12.2018" (PDF). Statistisches Amt des Saarlandes (in German). June 2019.


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