spiesen

Spiesen is a locality in Saarland, Germany. It is part of the municipality Spiesen-Elversberg in the district of Neunkirchen. The municipality was formed in 1974 when Spiesen merged with nearby Elversberg as part of administrative reforms.

The area today is primarily residential, with local commerce and services serving residents. It has a number of churches, a community centre, and several sports and cultural associations. The local economy is characterized by small and medium-sized enterprises and close ties to the broader Saarland economy, with connections to Neunkirchen and Saarbrücken. Public transport is provided by bus services, with rail connections in neighboring towns. Education is provided by local kindergartens and primary schools; secondary education is accessed in nearby towns.

Spiesen and the surrounding area have a history rooted in agriculture and coal mining in the 19th and 20th centuries, with modernization and suburban development in the postwar era. The community today combines residential life with local traditions and clubs, reflecting typical patterns of growth in the Saarland region.