☰Trier

Trier's bar scene is concentrated around a handful of squares in the old town. The Viehmarktplatz is the warm-weather hub — in summer the whole square fills with outdoor tables from the cafés and cocktail bars along its edges (Barocco and Simplicissimus among them). Around the cathedral, Walderdorff's is the go-to spot for a Latte Macchiato and a view of the Dom. For a proper German Kneipe — the low-lit, unhurried corner pub that every German town does well — the streets around the Hauptmarkt and Pferdemarkt have plenty of options. Trier is also wine country: this is the heart of the Moselle, and most bars will pour you a local Riesling by the glass.

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**Boat trips on the Moselle **

During the summer season there are regular cruises and occasional excursions by boat starting from the city dock "Zurlauben" (bus 2). There are boats for the Moselle villages of Luxembourg and a boat service to Pfalzel, a former residential palace a few miles downstream from Trier. A harbour for smaller pleasure boats is also available at Zurlauben.

address: most departures are from Zurlaubener Ufer

tel: +49 (0)651 - 978080 (Tourist Info)

**Cable car trip to the Weisshaus **

There is a small cable car at Moselle riverside, which connects the Moselle River with the "Weisshaus" up the hill. Around Weisshaus, which nowadays is a nice cafe and restaurant, there are plenty of walking and jogging trails and also a small wildlife preserve. The ground station of the cable car is at Zurlauben, on the river.

Pfalzel

Summer residence of Roman emperors and of the Trier prince electors; collegiate church, city wall, old houses. (Bus 8, railway, in summer boat service from Zurlauben).

One of the lesser-known gems outside the city of Trier itself is the incorporated village of Pfalzel. As the name, derived from the Latin palatium (palace), suggests, it grew up around a late-Roman residence that later became a Frankish convent.

Open Air museum Roscheid

A real family museum! How did people live, work and learn 150 years ago? Here you find the answers. Lots of objects (machines, tools, furniture, clothes etc.) and old frame-work houses arranged in the surrounding of a beautifully situated old farm estate with garden. This museum presents the folk life of the Trier region in a hands-on way that is especially good for families.

Trier is not the world's most famous place for eating out but nevertheless you can find a lot of nice restaurants here! Don`t forget to order some german beer (in Trier locals normally drink Bitburger), one of the famous local white wines (from the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) or even Viez (have a look at the wine!). However, Trier has a number of good restaurants, often with a delightful view (as the Weisshaus) or in historical surroundings (as the Kesselstatt, the Brunnenhof, or the Central-Hotel restaurants).

A fascinating menu is offered in the Domstein restaurant opposite the Cathedral: Eating like the Romans did. The top restaurants in Trier are the restaurant in the Dorint Hotel opposite the Porta Nigra and the Pfeffermühle next to the Zurlauben docks. Besides this you will find a lot of rather good pizzerias, Chinese restaurants and original Trierish restaurants. Very popular student restaurants are the ASTARIX, the Schwach&Sinn or the Textorium inside the Tuchfabrik.

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Inflagranti

Lovely "Kneipe" with excellent kitchen (delicious, huge, cheap), nice crowd (and dogs) hanging around having a beer while chatting with the waitresses.

address: Viehmarktplatz 13

Schwach&Sinn

Small restaurant with nice garden and left-winged crowd, they offer informations about political news and demonstrations as well as really good food ("Auflauf") and cheap prices.

address: Maxinimstrasse 17

Glocke

Old Trierish Pub, where you will find both tourists and locals. Dishes are large and plain, try the onion soup.

address: Glockenstrasse 12

Domstein

Traditional Trierish restaurant with a large menu and one unique offer: eating like the Romans did. Dishes are cooked according to the only surviving Roman cookbook (Apicius) and served in the Roman Wine Cellar.

address: Hauptmarkt

Krim

Great mixture between elegance and student restaurant. They have two sections; in the front bistro-like, in the back more restaurant style. You can sit outside in summertime. Sometimes they have something like Spanish, Balkan or French week, then the food is really remarkable!

address: Glockengasse (pedestrian precinct)

Zum Moselaner

This is the only, but a really outstanding Thai restaurant. It is located close to the river Mosel in Zewen in a former club home, about 3 km out of the city direction to Luxembourg. You need preferably a car to reach it. The food is really authentic. Spices are imported partly directly from Thailand, which makes a noticeable difference to the curries and soups.

address: Oberkirch 30, Trier-Zewen

tel: +49-(0)651-88860

Bagel Sisters

Perfect breakfast and lunch possibility right in the middle of the town: fluffy bagels with cheese, salmon, fruits, sweets or creamcheese. Other snacks: soups, cakes and muffins. Open from 8am till 5pm, saturdays from 9am to 5pm and sundays from 10am to 5pm. Closed on wednesdays.

fax: +49 651 99 40 794

address: Pferdemarkt 8, 54290 Trier

tel: +49 651 43 000

ASTARIX

A student restaurant with a 20 years old tradition. Great food, small prices. Cosy atmosphere. (Yes, even the older looking folks are students, still) In summertime you can sit outside. You will find it behind the theatre or just ask, everyone knows. ** mimar:** For students there is no better place — big portions, low prices and a relaxed crowd that often sticks around for a few beers after dinner.

Frankenturm

The Frankenturm is already mentioned in the Hotel-section. A good restaurant both german and international food. Also for just having a beer or something in the evening. Crowd is mixed: young and older people, students and local workers.

address: Dietrichstrasse (pedestrian precinct)

Krokodil

Good german-style food. Not really cheap, not very expensive.

address: Nikolaus-Koch-Platz

Handelshof

Rustic atmosphere, plain German food, lots of wood but (normally) no students.

address: Lorenz-Kellner-Strasse

Ganesha

Trier is not a HQ of Indian food, but can be very happy with the Ganesha Restaurant. Very good food, nice atmosphere (elegant!). The service is a bit slow, the prices slightly higher than in the average Pizzaria. But really worth it. Tuesday closed!

address: Fahrstr. 7 (next to Viehmarkt)

tel: +49 – 651 - 99 444

Taverna Chalkidiki

After being in business for more than a year the Greek restaurant run by the family Fardelas has now becoming popular with lovers of the Mediteranean cuisine. Great fish dishes are served.

fax: +49-(0)651-4362181

address: Johannisstr. 11

openinghours: 11:30 - 14:00, 18:00 - 23:30, Mondays closed

tel: +49-(0)651-4362180

It is easy to travel in Trier. You just can walk trough the center of the city from north to south or from east to west in 30 minutes. But this is only walking straight - what you should do is take some more time and stroll from the Porta Nigra (8 min walk from train station) through the Simeon Street (passing by the Judengasse with old jewish houses) to the Medieval Hauptmarkt to the cathedral and then to the Roman Basilika and the Palast garden. Don't forget to sit down somewhere and have a glass of famous Mosel Wine! - For example in front of the cathedral at Palais Kesselstatt.

Car parking possibilities:

Just recently the city installed a “Parkleitsystem” – signs in the main streets show you where (and how many) there are still parking facilities available. That is really handy, especially on saturdays, when the city usually is overcrowded. Parking garages are: Kaufhof, City Parkhaus, Viehmarktparkhaus, Mustorparkhaus, Treveris-Parkhaus. Open air parking places you will find in Metzelstrasse, Konstantinstrasse, Engelstrasse, Simeonstiftplatz, Walramsneustrasse and Mustorstrasse.

Public transports:

Of interest to those who wish to see Trier without having to look for parking is the Trier 24-hour ticket: valid for 24 hours following time of first use for one adult and up to four children under age 15. Also at a reasonable price is the family 24-hour ticket: same conditions but for two adults and up to four children under 15. Both tickets can also be purchased for the entire bus network, which reaches far into the countryside (unlimited transfers). Inside the city the bus system is working quite good, to reach the suburbs by bus takes some more time. Be patient.

By bike:

As far as you won't go up the hills (or you need strong muscles and a long breath - and probably a shower afterwards) a bike is another good option to explore the city. Although cycling in the very inner city streets is forbidden, you will always find pathes to go and (more important) safe places to lock your bike. If you don't have a bike, have a look at the rent-a-bike spots below.

One of the nicest ways to get an impression of the region surrounding Trier is to cycle along the Mosel river towards Pfalzel (8 km) or Schweich (14 km) down the river or towards Wasserbillig (already Luxembourg, but only 13 km off) or towards Konz (9 km) and then maybe head for Saarburg (another 12 km) up the Saar river.

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Rent-a-bike

Radstation Bahnhof (inside the train station), Hauptbahnhof Trier, 54290 Trier, Tel. 0651 / 148856

**City Walking Tours **

From April to October there are daily city walking tours, organized by the tourist information (Tel. 978080), daily 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (German) and 1.30 p.m. (English).

City Bus Tours

Daily 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. (German) from april to october. Group reservations (also in English) year around. Information and reservations at Tourist-Information.

**Römerexpress (Sightseeing train) **

A funny thing for children (and tourists), daily city tours starting at Porta Nigra about every 45 minutes (break 2.45 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.) April - October 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; March, November, December 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets and group reservations at Tourist-Information.

Tel: 0033 6 20 46 43 58

email: [email protected]

Address: France

Welcome to Trier

When planning a trip to Trier, Getting There is at the top of any traveler's list. Located in the Rhinelad Palatinate State in south eastern state of Germany, Trier claims to be the country's oldest city with a foundation dating

Trier's pedestrian (and shopping) zone, beginning at the Porta Nigra and extending far beyond Main Market, offers a wide range of department stores, speciality and souvenir shops. Coins, including Roman coins - many found in the Trier area - are available not only in antique shops but also at Sparkasse Trier, Simeonstrasse, and the Tourist Information. Other typical Trier gifts/souvenirs can be found in the Craftsman's Court (Kunsthandwerkerhof, Simeonstiftplatz 2, next to the Porta Nigra).

For Trier is the shopping mall of a larger vicinity - est. about 300 000 people - it offers a quite good range of shops. For any reasons Trier has quite a lot of shoe shops in the center ...

Most businesses in Trier are open: Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (8:30 on Thursdays), Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 1:00/2:00 p.m.; on the first Saturday of the month hours are extended to 4:00 p.m. (April-September) or 6:00 p.m. (October-March).

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Villeroy & Boch store

Here you can find lots of well-known V&B china and porcellain, which is produced 30 km/20 mi from Trier down the Saar river in Mettlach.

Address: Simeonstrasse 2, 54290 Trier, opposite of the Porta Nigra.

Rappelkiste

Toys and puppets, games and children books - this is a paradise for both children and adults.

Address: Liebfrauenstrasse 56, 54290 Trier, next to the cathedral.