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Things to see in Trier (Germany): 184 places and when to go
Trier is a town in Germany, and this site lists 184 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (133), History (20), Nature (15). The best known are Porta Nigra, Trier Cathedral and Aula Palatina. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.7532, 6.6553
- Places
- 184 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (133) · History (20) · Nature (15) · Mountains (9) · Hiking (9) · Wildlife (6)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 140 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Seiferingstein, at 560 m.
What to see in Trier
The places in and around Trier, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Porta NigraCity gate of Trier1.1 km
- Trier CathedralRoman-Catholic cathedral in Trier, Germany903 m
- Aula PalatinaEcclesiastical building in Trier, Germany855 m
- Liebfrauenkirche, TrierParish church in Trier, Germany922 m
- Igel ColumnRoman tomb9.1 km
- Trier AmphitheaterRoman amphitheatre in Trier, Germany740 m
- Roman BridgeAncient structure in Trier, Germany2.1 km
- Trier Imperial BathsUNESCO World Heritage Site in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany1.0 km
- Barbara BathsRoman baths in Trier, Germany1.8 km
- Karl Marx HouseMuseum in Trier1.4 km
- Freilichtmuseum Roscheider HofOpen air- and folklore fuseum of the Greater SaarLorLux Region in Germany6.8 km
- Basilica of St. Paulinus, TrierParish church1.1 km
- St. Matthias' AbbeyBenedictine monastery in Trier, Germany2.3 km
- Rheinisches Landesmuseum TrierGerman archaeological museum835 m
- Electoral Palace, TrierPalace in Trier, Germany827 m
- Wasserbillig AquariumAquarium in Wasserbillig, Luxembourg12 km
- Ramstein CastleCastle7.9 km
- Welschbillig CastleCastle13 km
- Sauer Valley BridgeMotorway bridge as a border bridge between Germany and Luxembourg11 km
- Burg LonguichCastle10 km
- BurgkopfNature · Mountains12 km
- DreikopfMountain in Germany11 km
- GenovevahöhleCave in Germany6.0 km
- GrünebergNature · Mountains4.3 km
And the other 160, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Heidekopf, Kenner Flur, Kuppensteiner Wild, Mehringer Berg, Mohrenkopf, Perfeist bei Wasserliesch, Schellberg, Seiferingstein, Kiesgrube bei Oberkirch, Rechberg bei Olk, Wawerner Bruch
- Food and drink: Karthäuserhof, Weingut von Othegraven, Dominikanerweingut C. von Nell-Breuning, Weingut Erben von Beulwitz, Weingut Karlsmühle, Alter Scharzhof, Apfel- und Viezgut Rudi Müller, BB Viez, Becker Ernst Weinbau, Bernard Massard, Bernard-Massard Sektkellerei, Bischöfliche Weingüter, Blesius Garten, Bohrshof, Borens Brände, Brennerei Johanneshof, Classisches Weingut & Gästehaus Hoffranzen, Edelobstbrennerei + Viez Klimmes, Etteldorf Josef Weinbau, Gindorf Günter, Gut Avelsbach, Hans Loch, Hofgut Falkenstein, Inga Schmitt Weine, Karl Späder Weingut, Kelterei & Brennerei Gorges GmbH, Kelterei Conrad, Lampadener Viezjungen GbR, Norbert & Annette Olinger Weingut, Petershof, Ramborn, Regnery's Saftmobil, René Krippes, RS Weine, Saarweingut Felix Weber, Saarweingut Weber Brüder, Schloss Wachenheim, Schmitz-Schweicher Weinbau, SMW, Temmelser Elblinghof, Trierer Petrusbräu, Viezgut Joachim Meyer, Viezmosterei Scherf (Scherfsmühle), Wein Schulz GmbH, Wein- & Sektgut Josef Reis, Wein- und Obstgut Briesch, Weinatrium Wallerath, Weingut Agritiushof, Weingut Albrecht Schmitt, Weingut Alois Kirchen, Weingut Arnold Leick, Weingut Bamberg, Weingut Benedikt Weidert, Weingut Bernd Klein, Weingut Biewers, Weingut & Brennerei Peter Greif, Weingut Burg-Neisius, Weingut Burgkeller, Weingut Deutschherrenhof, Weingut Dr. Frey, Weingut Egon Müller - Scharzhof, Weingut Endesfelder, Weingut Erhard Scherf, Weingut Ernst Hein, Weingut Euchariusberg, Weingut Franz Ambré-Meyer, Weingut G. F. von Nell, Weingut Gehlen, Weingut Giwer-Greif, Weingut Hans Pfeifer-Klein, Weingut Heimfarth, Weingut Herbert Steffes, Weingut Horst Adams, Weingut Hutmacher, Weingut Johann Koch, Weingut Johann Peter Mertes, Weingut Johannes Peters, Weingut Josef Britten, Weingut Jungblut, Weingut Karl Faber, Weingut Kirchen-Faber, Weingut Klaus Frick, Weingut Kronz, Weingut Lentes, Weingut Lorenz, Weingut Margarethenhof, Weingut Masteiner Hof, Weingut Matthias Longen, Weingut Maximinerhof Bernd Schu, Weingut Michael Dixius, Weingut Michael Frank, Weingut Otmar Reuter, Weingut Permesang, Weingut Peter Greif, Weingut Peter Neu-Erben, Weingut Pütz-Zimmer, Weingut Rausch, Weingut Reh, Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Weingut Reinert, Weingut Resch, Weingut Reverchon, Weingut Rinke, Weingut Schafhausen, Weingut Schleimer, Weingut Schmitz-Simon, Weingut Schnitzler, Weingut Sebastiani, Weingut St. Annenhof, Weingut Terges, Weingut Thesen, Weingut van Elkan, Weingut Van Volxem, Weingut von Hövel, Weingut Walter Hackenbruch, Weingut Weber-Loskill, Weingut Werner Longen, Weingut Willems, Weingut Willems-Willems, Weingut Zeimet-Conen, Weingut zum Römerkopf, Weingut Zusammenfluss, Weinhaus Dawen-Weibler, Weinhaus Neuerburg, Weinhof Herrenberg, Weinmanufaktur, Weinstube Kanzlerhof, Weinstube Kesselstatt, Weyand's Viez und Brennerei, WiltingerViez e.V., Winzerhof Löwener Mühle
- History: Kaiservilla Konz, Villa rustica of Mehring, Villa urbana of Longuich, Weingut Cantzheim
- Stargazing: Alfred-Wagner-Sternwarte, Sternwarte Irsch
- With kids: Alpine Coaster Triolago, Erlebnisfreibad Schweich, Kylltalbad Kordel
- Hiking: Römerpfad, Saarweinwanderweg, Verbindungsweg XV, Via Sancti Martini HW-39-15 Riveris - Trier, Via Sancti Martini HW-39-16 Stadtgang Trier, Via Sancti Martini HW-39-17 Trier - Langsur (D), Via Sancti Martini HW-40-01 Mertert (Lux) - Junglinster, Via Sancti Martini Luxembourg, Eifelsteig
When to go to Trier
The best time to visit Trier is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:21
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:10
- JunBest time16:05
- JulBest time15:42
- AugBest time14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:46
- DecBest time7:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. In April, 182 of the 184 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Trier
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 140 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Trier?
The best known: Porta Nigra, Trier Cathedral, Aula Palatina, Liebfrauenkirche, Trier, Igel Column. In all, 184 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Trier?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55.
How do you get to Trier?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 140 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Trier as the destination and these 184 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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