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    Trier

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    Trier

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    Trier on the Moselle, near the Luxembourg border, is one of Germany's oldest cities. Augustus founded it no later than 16 BC as Augusta Treverorum, and in late antiquity, it was one of the Roman Empire's capitals.

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    Trier on the Moselle, near the Luxembourg border, is one of Germany's oldest cities. Augustus founded it no later than 16 BC as Augusta Treverorum, and in late antiquity, it was one of the Roman Empire's capitals. Nowhere north of the Alps are so many Roman structures preserved.Nine monuments, including Porta Nigra, Imperial Baths, Amphitheater, Basilica of Constantine, Cathedral, and Church of Our Lady, have formed a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986. Other attractions include the Main Market with its burgher houses and Karl Marx's birthplace. The city, with around 112,000 inhabitants, is compact; most sights are reachable on foot from the central station.
    Trier has about 112,000 inhabitants and an Old Town you can easily explore on foot. From the main station, it's a few minutes' walk to the Porta Nigra, from where the pedestrian zone leads to the Hauptmarkt and on to the Dom and Liebfrauenkirche. To the south of the city centre are the large Roman Baths, the Landesmuseum, and a little further afield, the Amphitheatre. You should plan at least one full day for the most important Roman sites.

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    Porta Nigra
    Historic Landmark

    1Porta Nigra

    The mighty Roman city gate is Trier's landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located at the northern edge of the old town, just a few minutes from the main train station, it's the typical starting point for a stroll to the Main Market.
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    Trier Minster
    Church

    2Trier Minster

    Dom St. Peter is the seat of Germany's oldest diocese and unites architectural elements from multiple eras. It houses the Heilige Rock (Seamless Robe). Along with the adjacent Liebfrauenkirche, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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    Liebfrauenkirche
    Church

    3Liebfrauenkirche

    The Early Gothic church stands right next to the Cathedral and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986. Its bright, central design stands out.
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    Amphitheater
    Historic Landmark

    4Amphitheater

    The Roman Amphitheater, located on the city center's edge, uses a natural slope for its spectator seating and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Events are also held here today.
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    Museum Karl Marx House
    Museum

    5Museum Karl Marx House

    In Karl Marx's birthplace at Brückenstraße 10, a museum tells of his life, his work, and its impact.
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    Main Market
    Historic Landmark

    6Main Market

    The Old Town's central square is bordered by Steipe, Rotes Haus, St. Gangolf Church, Marktkreuz, and Petrusbrunnen. From here, it's only a few steps to the Cathedral and Porta Nigra.
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    Restaurants in Trier

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    The Potato Crate

    Casual restaurant in the Old Town with a large selection of potato dishes and a seasonal terrace.
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    masons

    Restaurant and bar at Leoplatz in the southern city center, very popular with guests.
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    The Wonder Lamp

    Restaurant with Middle Eastern cuisine and grilled dishes, also for takeout.
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    History and Culture

    Augusta TreverorumAugustus gründete die Stadt spätestens 16 v. Chr. als Augusta Treverorum. Ende des 3. Jahrhunderts wurde Trier als „zweites Rom“ eine der Hauptstädte der Tetrarchie. Anzahl und Qualität der erhaltenen Bauten gelten als herausragendes Zeugnis der römischen Zivilisation, weshalb die UNESCO 1986 neun Denkmäler zum Welterbe erklärte, darunter Porta Nigra, Amphitheater, Konstantinbasilika, Kaiserthermen, Barbarathermen, Römerbrücke und die Igeler Säule.BischofsstadtTrier ist Sitz des ältesten Bistums Deutschlands. Im Dom wird der Heilige Rock aufbewahrt, die benachbarte Liebfrauenkirche gehört ebenfalls zum Welterbe. Im Mittelalter prägten die Erzbischöfe als Kurfürsten die Stadt, ihr Einfluss reichte die Mosel hinab bis Koblenz.Karl Marx1818 wurde Karl Marx in Trier geboren. Sein Geburtshaus in der Brückenstraße ist heute ein Museum und zieht Besucher aus aller Welt an.

    Nightlife

    1

    Wine Tavern Friedrich-Wilhelm

    Wine bar & kitchen in Weberbach, ideal for an evening glass of Moselle.
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    Walderdorffs

    Bistro, wine bar, event venue near the Cathedral, with terrace and Cathedral views.
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    Robertino's Wine Bar & Tapas Bar

    Wine bar and tapas bar on Karl-Marx-Straße with Spanish cuisine and wine selection.
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    Getting There and Around

    Rail: The main station is near the city centre. Regional express trains depart roughly hourly along the Moselle to Koblenz and Luxembourg, with some services to Cologne.On Foot: Porta Nigra, Hauptmarkt, Dom and Thermen are walking distance; the Amphitheater is a little further.Further along the Moselle: Moselle downstream, Cochem is reached by train; to Bernkastel-Kues, travel by bus from Wittlich or by excursion boat.

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    Bernkastel-Kues

    Bernkastel-Kues

    Bernkastel-Kues on the Middle Moselle consists of two districts on both sides of the river. In Bernkastel, half-timbered houses frame the medieval market square with the town hall from 1608 and St. Michael's Fountain from 1606; right next to it stands the narrow Spitzhäuschen from 1416. Above the town lies the ruin of Landshut Castle, once the summer residence of the Archbishops of Trier.Directly above the old town grows the Bernkasteler Doctor, one of the world's most expensive Riesling vineyards. In Kues, the Cusanusstift with its Gothic chapel, wine museum, and library commemorates the scholar Nikolaus von Kues. There is no train station; you arrive by bus from Wittlich, by boat, or via the Moselle Cycle Path.
    Mosel

    Mosel

    From Perl in the Saarland, via Trier, to its confluence with the Rhine near Koblenz, the Moselle winds through the Slate Mountains in tight bends. Riesling mainly grows on its slopes, covering some 60% of the vineyard area. Many vineyards are so steep they can only be worked by hand; Europe's steepest vineyard is Calmont near Bremm.The Romans already cultivated wine here professionally; their legacy is clearest in Trier. Downstream follow wine towns such as Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trarbach, and Cochem with its Reichsburg; Burg Eltz stands in the Elz side valley. The Moselle railway links Koblenz and Trier, stopping at Cochem; excursion boats shuttle between the towns.
    Cochem

    Cochem

    With just over 5,000 inhabitants, Cochem is the tourist hub of the Untermosel. More than 100 metres above the river stands Reichsburg Castle, its origins dating back to the 12th century. Destroyed in the 17th century, it was rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style between 1868 and 1877.On the left bank, the old town, market square, and Moselle promenade are bustling with wine taverns, cafés, and shops. A chairlift leads up to Pinnerkreuz, and in the Cond district, you can visit the former Bundesbank bunker from the Cold War. Cochem is located on the Moselle Railway line between Koblenz and Trier.
    Nürburgring

    Nürburgring

    The Nürburgring, near Nürburg in the Ahrweiler district, was inaugurated on June 18, 1927, and is named after the Nürburg castle ruins. Today, it's famous for the 20.8-kilometer Nordschleife (North Loop), which racing driver Jackie Stewart dubbed the 'Green Hell' due to its hilly, forest-lined course. The 24-hour race starts here every year.Since its opening, you can drive the Nordschleife with your own road-legal car during tourist drives for a fee. According to Autozeitung, the 2026 season runs from March 7 to November 15, usually from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM to 7 PM on event-free weekends. A lap costs 30 Euros from Monday to Thursday, and 35 Euros from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays (as of March 2026). Motorcycles have no longer been permitted since 2025. Times vary depending on the schedule, so check the official opening hours beforehand.
    Burg Eltz

    Burg Eltz

    Eltz Castle stands on a roughly 70-meter high rock spur in a loop of the Elz River, nestled between the Moselle, Eifel, and Maifeld regions. It originated in the 12th century, was never seriously destroyed, and still belongs to the same family, now in its 33rd generation. Many recognize its image from the former 500 D-Mark banknote.From the parking lot near Wierschem, it's about a 10-minute walk, or you can take the shuttle bus. Hikers can reach the castle via the Traumpfad Eltzer Burgpanorama trail. The guided tour shows the interiors of the Rübenach and Rodendorf houses; the ticket includes the Treasury. It is open seasonally from April to early November.