Kirkel is a municipality in the Saarpfalz district in Saarland, Germany.

A rather well-preserved castle ruin is located a few hundred metres from the town centre.

Kirkel has the densest forest range in whole Saarland region.

It attracts many visitors due to its nice picturesque valleys and greenery over the hills.

The most famous sight was the "Wurstmarkt" around August, which lasted for five days with a proper beer festival.