Merzig is a town in Saarland, Germany. Is is the capital of the district Merzig-Wadern, with about 30,000 inhabitants in 17 municipalities on 108 km². It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 35 km south of Trier, and 35 km northwest of Saarbrücken.

Museums:

• Expeditionary Museum Werner Freund
• Fine mechanical museum in the Fellenbergmühle
• Museum of Local History in Fellenberg Castle
• B-Werk Besseringen
• Saarland Psychiatric Museum