| Ottweiler | ||
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Location of Ottweiler within Neunkirchen district
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| Coordinates: 49°22′N 7°10′E / 49.367°N 7.167°ECoordinates: 49°22′N 7°10′E / 49.367°N 7.167°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saarland | |
| District | Neunkirchen | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Holger Schäfer (CDU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 45.51 km2 (17.57 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 14,585 | |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 66564 | |
| Dialling codes | 06824, 06858 | |
| Vehicle registration | NK | |
| Website | www.ottweiler.de | |
Ottweiler is a municipality, former seat of the district of Neunkirchen, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Blies, approx. 7 km north of Neunkirchen, and 25 km northeast of Saarbrücken. Home of the legendary Ottweiler Pils (4.5% vol.).
The town is notable for the Ottweiler porcelain.