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The Old Abbey Discovery Centre is closed for renovation!
As part of the "Mettlach 2.0" site development project, Villeroy & Boch is continuing to invest in the attractiveness of the site at its headquarters around the Old Abbey in Mettlach. In addition to modern working environments for employees, the areas accessible to local residents, guests and tourists are being modernised and redesigned in order to offer them new leisure, shopping and experience areas. In the course of the next construction phase, the Old Abbey Discovery Centre with its Keravision, Museum of Ceramics, Tableware Discovery Centre and Historic Dairy will therefore be closed with immediate effect. The reopening of the redesigned areas is planned for autumn 2023 at the earliest, on the occasion of Villeroy & Boch's 275th anniversary. The Showroom Bathroom complete on the corner of Heinertstrasse and Saaruferstrasse in Mettlach remains unaffected by the current renovation work at the site and is still open to visitors by appointment.
You can use the Contact Form to get in touch with us!
Individuals, groups and tour operators can select their preferred programme below or send us a general enquiry. Due to high demand, please make reservations as early as possible and at least 10 days in advance.
We will check your requests and reply to you as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, you can reach us from Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:00.
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Villeroy&Boch Discovery Centre
Saaruferstraße 1-3 , Alte Abtei
66693 Mettlach
Tel.: +49 (0)6864/811302
Fax: +49 (0)6864/8171302
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Directions:
- By car:
From Cologne or Koblenz, take the A1 to Trier, continue on the B51 towards Saarbrücken until you come to Mettlach. - From Luxembourg via Remich - Perl, continue on the A8 until you come to the exit for Mettlach.
- From Karlsruhe take the A5 towards Kaiserlautern - Saarbrücken, continue on the A8 towards Luxembourg, take the Mettlach exit.
- By bus:
Buses can park free of charge in the bus car park, conveniently located along the B51 in the Old Abbey area. A few metres walk will then take your guests straight to the main entrance of the Old Abbey. - By train:
From Koblenz via Trier, continue towards Saarbrücken until you arrive in Mettlach, or Mannheim - Kaiserlautern - Saarbrucken, continue towards Trier. 3 minutes' walk from the train station. Follow signs for the Saar.
Admission prices
Combined ticket for the Keravision with Museum of Ceramics and Tableware Exhibition.
| Adults | €6.50 |
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| Children and teenagers (7 to 18 years old) and school pupils* | €4.00 |
| Students, disabled visitors (Identification card) | €4.50 |
| Group (from 10 people) per person | €5.50 |
| Family ticket (parents with children under 15 years old) | €18.00 |
| Children's program (bookable from 10 children): Introduction to the world of ceramics including plate painting, price per child (teacher free of charge) | €9,00 |
Subject to presentation of appropriate proof of identity, children celebrating a birthday on the day of their visit are entitled to free admission.
*The price does not apply for students of evening classes, vocational colleges, day-release training or professional training courses, and is not valid on Sundays or public holidays.
Opening hours
| Keravision, Tableware Exhibition, Museum of Ceramics | Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 14:00-17:00. Mon.-Fri. closed | Completely closed from 28.11.2021 to 31.03.2022 |
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| Bathroom and Wellness Information Centre | Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 | Sa./So./ Pub. hol. closed |
| Historic Dairy | Can be visited all year round during opening hours. | |
| Abteigarten Restaurant | Monday to Friday: currently closed for visitors! |
Guided tours - information for groups and tour operators
The Villeroy & Boch Discovery Centre in the Old Abbey is a popular day out for all age groups. As well as our permanent exhibitions, we can also organise customised programmes. From club or company outings to hiking or cycling tour groups, vintage clubs or motorbike trips, we can offer packages tailored to all tastes and to suit your every wish. All packages can be booked in different languages. For an unforgettable day by the beautiful River Saar, simply book our new experience package "Villeroy & Boch experience & remember" in advance!
For reservations and questions, please contact us:
You can use our Contact Form or call our visitor service on +49 (0)6864/811302. We will be happy to advise you in person. You can reach us from Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:00.
Overview of all guided tours and services
| Guided tour | Description | Services included | Duration | Price | |
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| "Experience Villeroy & Boch" | Exciting insights into the company's fascinating history, treasures from more than two and a half centuries and beautifully presented table settings in the Tableware Discovery Centre are the highlights. We were able to integrate new, exciting content into this tour. | Each tour is accompanied by an experienced Villeroy & Boch guide. | approx. 1 hours | €9.50 per person including admission and guided tour. (Group size from 10 to a maximum of 50 people) | |
| "Villeroy & Boch eExperience & remember" | Exciting insights into the company's fascinating history, treasures from more than two and a half centuries and beautifully presented table settings in the Tableware Discovery Centre are the highlights. We were able to integrate new, exciting content into this tour. | Each tour is accompanied by an experienced Villeroy & Boch guide. 1 original Villeroy & Boch ceramic mug in a gift box | approx. 1 hours | €14.50 per person including admission and guided tour. (Group size from 10 to a maximum of 50 people) |