Geographic extension for the German state of Saarland4,629 domains, 79% actually activeOver 60% of the market held by German registrars

.saarland Domain

.saarland is the geographic extension for the German state of Saarland, delegated on 20 March 2014. It has 4,629 registered domains, with 79.46% active in the DNS zone, and is overwhelmingly dominated by German registrars from the United Internet AG group.

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2014 Year created

gTLD Extension type (IANA)

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Open Registration restrictions

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About the .SAARLAND domain

What is the .SAARLAND domain?

.saarland is a geographic top-level domain (geoTLD) representing the German state of Saarland, delegated on 20 March 2014 and managed by dotSaarland GmbH, based in St. Ingbert (the region itself), with CentralNic as technical backend — the same company that also manages the sister extension .ruhr. It has 4,629 registered domains, with 79.46% active in the DNS zone. The registrar profile is dominated by Key-Systems (20.52%), 1&1 IONOS (16.48%), Cronon AG (11.23%), PSI-USA/Domain Robot (7.43%) and united-domains AG (6.70%) — the five together control approximately 62% of the market — with several of these companies tied to the United Internet AG group, confirming genuinely German and local real adoption.

Extension .SAARLAND

IANA type gTLD

Created in 2014

Registry dotSaarland GmbH (St. Ingbert, Germany); technical backend operated by CentralNic. Sister extension of .ruhr, under the same operator

Restrictions None

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .SAARLAND

Who is the .SAARLAND domain for?

These are the most common situations where .SAARLAND is the ideal extension.

Saarland businesses and shops

The most direct use: companies, stores and professionals based in this German state.

State institutions and administration

Public bodies linked to Saarland's regional government.

Tourism in Saarland

Tourist services focused on this state bordering France.

Saarland University and educational centers

Academic institutions based in the region.

Local industrial companies

Businesses tied to this German region's industrial tradition.

Regional sports clubs

Teams and sports associations from Saarland.

.SAARLAND vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .SAARLAND with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.saarland This page	Businesses and projects linked to the state of Saarland	None formal	Contact us
.ruhr	Another German region (same operator)	None formal	Contact us
.de	Germany in general	None	Contact us
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year

Registration process

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Within minutes your .SAARLAND domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .SAARLAND domain

What is Saarland?

It is one of Germany's 16 federal states, located on the border with France and Luxembourg.

Who manages the .saarland domain?

dotSaarland GmbH, based in St. Ingbert (Saarland), with CentralNic as technical backend. It was delegated on 20 March 2014.

What's the relationship between .saarland and .ruhr?

Both German geographic extensions are managed by the same operator, dotSaarland GmbH, although they represent different regions.

Do I need a connection to Saarland to register this domain?

There is no mandatory formal verification, though the real registrar profile — with over 60% of the market held by German companies — confirms usage is heavily concentrated among those with a genuine connection to the region.

How much does a .saarland domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.

Can I register my .saarland domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .saarland domain is the geographic extension for the German state of Saarland, delegated on 20 March 2014 and managed by dotSaarland GmbH, the same company that also operates .ruhr. With 4,629 domains registered and 79.46% actually active, over 60% of its registrar market is held by German companies, confirming genuinely local real adoption. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your regional project.