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Why you're safe with the holiday experts

DERTOUR is part of the DERTOUR GmbH group of Frankfurt - one of the world's leading tour operators . We also hold our own ATOL and are members of ABTA.

We've been creating perfect tailor-made holidays to the heart of Europe for 50 years. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing that has always remained the same is our total focus on serving you in the very best way that we can. This includes ensuring your satisfaction and security. It's why DERTOUR is fully licenced with our own ATOL and is also adheres to all the rules and principles of ABTA.

ATOL is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers travelling on an air inclusive holiday, which is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This protects you from losing your money or from being stranded overseas in the very unlikely event that DERTOUR should go out of business. Our Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) number is ATOL 1839.

When you buy an ATOL protected air inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL.

* The air inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk

ABTA was created in 1950 by 22 leading travel companies. It now represents over 5,000 travel agencies and more than 900 tour operators, right across the British Isles. ABTA helps to maintain the highest standards of trading practice for the travel industry and its customers. The ABTA logo is a sign that you can expect choice, value and high levels of service from DERTOUR.

DERTOUR is also fully committed to always try to provide an alternative holiday or route in times of disruption that is out of our control, such as in the event of volcanic ash, disruption to air travel due to heavy snowfall or an airline strike grounding aircraft.

If you have any questions about our ABTA membership or the financial protection provided under our ATOL, please don't hesitate to call us on 020 7290 1104.

Dertour gives you ATOL protection with every flight

Saarbruecken in winter

Saarbrucken Travel Guide

Saarbrücken, the capital of the state of Saarland in Germany was once a thriving industrial city, producing steel, sugar, beer, pottery and other materials. Although the emphasis on industrial production has dwindled over the last ten years, it is no less a fascinating city. It's beautiful scenery and historical buildings in the old part of town make it both an attractive and interesting destination for visitors. A city of bridges, Saarbrücken's proximity to France also means that it has retained a certain French influence in its lifestyle and culture.

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Shopping in Saarbrücken is a diverse experience with as many as 200 shops on offer. The very chic St Johanner Market Place with its narrow streets and courtyards is home to exclusive boutiques, art galleries and small shops.

The Old Town of Saarbrücken also boasts a charming shopping experience, combining the cobbled streets and historic buildings with boutiques.

The Chinese quarter, as it is affectionately called, is the most vibrant and up and coming district in Saarbrücken. More alternative products can be purchased here, for example organic food, clothes and second hand goods, and the Chinese quarter is also home to some trendy bars.

Being so close to the French border, French influence can be seen particularly in the cuisine of Saarbrücken. Restaurants such as Forsthaus Neuhaus feature a predominately German and French menu. This particular restaurant will offer the most unique dining experience in Saarbrücken. Located in the heart of a forest which was formerly a hunting ground the interior of the restaurant is surprisingly modern and spacious and at the back is a beer garden.

Owned by Klau Erfort, who was voted the chef of the year in 2008, Gästehaus Erfort is the most famous restaurant in Saarbrücken and has been rated one of the top 10 in Germany. This is because the food served is some of the most creative and delicious in all of Germany. Many of the dishes on offer are traditional and common German dishes but they are served with such innovative gusto that it makes this restaurant an absolute must-try.

Bio Live, offering live music and reasonably prices food has made it a firm favourite with locals. Serving a range of cuisines from French to Mediterranean to Euro-Asian there is something here to suit all tastes and palates.

El Sombrero serves Mexican food and has a buzzing atmosphere. The décor is appropriate to the menu and is popular with families due to family discount on Fridays. Serving traditional Mexican tacos, burritos and nachos, the food is excellent and this is a very popular choice.

Saarbrücken is framed by its three prettiest squares, which give the city a historical and sociable feel. St Johanner Market square is filled with bars, cafes and restaurants and relaxing here in the heart of the Old Town is the perfect way to spend an afternoon.

The Saarbrücken Palace is an eclectic mix of baroque and modern architecture at the centre of which is an avant-garde structure. Open air concerts of pop, rock and blues music are held in the palace gardens in summer.

Known to be one of the most beautiful Protestant baroque churches of Germany, Ludwigskirche church was once the residence of the aristocrats. Along with the Ludwigsplatz square it is a stunning example of baroque architecture and of the architect Stengel's work.

Saarbrücken also has an array of interesting museums. The Saar Historical Museum informs on the history of the Saarland in the 20th century. Exhibitions of the First World War and of the Nazi period also exist and it is even possible to view a cell once used by the Gestapo. Another fascinating museum is the Saarland Museum which has an Old Gallery exhibiting works from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, and a Modern Gallery which has a collection of German and French impressionism from 1950 onwards.