Altstadt Trier Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt Trier
Popular places to visit
Trier Cathedral
Study the majestic design of this fortress-like structure, which is the largest church in the city and one of Germany’s oldest cathedrals.
Porta Nigra
Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hauptmarkt
Experience a little slice of medieval Trier’s preserved heritage streetscape in this enchanting old market square at the heart of the city’s historic district.
Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady
View the paintings of the Twelve Apostles in one of the oldest religious structures in Germany, built atop a former Roman church.
Rhineland Museum
See one of the world’s largest Roman gold collections and learn about the first settlers and oldest tools found in this ancient region.
Kurfürstliches Palais
Marvel at the opulence of this incredible pink palace, a fantastic example of Rococo architecture and a seat of political power.
Activities
Trier: Discovery Tour – Germany's Oldest Wine Cellar
Trier Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone
Trier: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Trier: Guided Old Town Highlights and History Walking Tour
Explore Trier a Beautiful City Walk with Audio and GPS Guide
Our pick of the best Altstadt Trier Hotel Deals
Mercure Hotel Trier Porta Nigra
good breakfast menu
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Best Western Hotel Trier City
Park Plaza Trier
ibis Styles Trier
Perfect location for walking to all the UNESCO sites, restaurants, shopping. The staff was excellent from check-in to breakfast to checkout, highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Deutscher Hof
Great location and very helpful staff. Nice breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Romantik Hotel zur Glocke
Loved this hotel! Our room was absolutely beautiful and they small details made it that much better! The location is very central, parking isn’t the easiest but the staff are very helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Trier
Mitte
Mitte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trier Christmas Market and Karl Marx House.
Trier Ost
While visiting Trier Ost, you might make a stop by sights like Kreuzweg Petrisberg and Trier Roman Amphitheatre.
Trier-Nord
Trier-Nord is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like SWT-Arena and Park Nells Landchen.
Süd
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Süd. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Mathias church or Barbara Thermae.
Pallien
Pallien is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Forsthaus Drachenhaus and Eifelsteig.
Biewer
While Biewer isn't home to many top sights, SWT-Arena and Park Nells Landchen are some notable places to visit nearby.
