Losheim am See


Losheim am See is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the southern ridge of the Hunsrück, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Merzig, and 35 kilometers northwest of Saarbrücken. In 1974 a reservoir was created in the north of Losheim that has become a popular spot for recreational activities such as hiking and swimming.

Municipal organization

The municipality is composed of 12 villages: Bachem, Bergen, Britten, Hausbach, Losheim, Mitlosheim, Niederlosheim, Rimlingen, Rissenthal, Scheiden, Wahlen and Waldhölzbach.

Politics

Municipal council

Since the municipal election of 25 May 2014, the municipal council is composed as follows:
  • CDU - 14 seats
  • SPD - 12 seats
  • Linke - 1 seats
  • FL / BD - 4 seats
  • GAL - 2 seats

    Mayor

  • 1972–1990: Raimund Jakobs
  • 1990–1995: Reinhard Reis
  • 1995–2019: Lothar Christ
  • 2019–incumbent: Helmut Harth

    Sights

  • Lake Losheim
  • Museum railway Merzig-Bueschfelder railway and railway museum
  • Eight certified premium hiking trails certified by the Deutsche Wanderinstitut e. V.
  • Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul
  • State-recognized resorts: Losheim, Britten, Scheiden, Waldhölzbach and Mitlosheim

    Twin towns – sister cities

Losheim am See is twinned with: