Trier Food

I went to Germany not expecting to fall in love with it. I thought it would be cold and antiseptic and, well, Germanic. And my first stop, in Trier, wiped the slate entirely clean. Trier has been occupied since Roman times (the most notable evidence of which is the Porta Nigra, a former city gate). It's a lovely city for wandering about, and its cathedral is, if you're into ecclesiastical architecture, a marvel of Romanesque style, blunt but elegant and haunting in its austerity. The surrounding countryside is what stole my heart, though. The Mosel river, to me, tops the Rhine in scenic value. The slate bluffs are ideal for growing the grapes that go into the incredible white wines of the region (this is an ideal place to go for an on-site education in Rieslings, Gewurtztraminers, Eisweins, etc.). Come to Trier and you will leave enchanted.

On our way to Trier our guide took us off the beaten path to Berg Eltz. This is a castle that is untypical in the sense that it was built not on high ground but in a rather large gully. it has been owned by the same family since it was built and is open for a look. there is a gift shop and a small place to get a bite. The walk from the parking lot to the castle is long and all downhill one way, very steep, and all uphill back. fortunatley there is a van taxi that will run you down and back for a reasonable price. Well worth seeing.

Trier is a beautiful Roman city in the Midwest of Germany. Well worth a visit for its architectural sites and several musea.

Calm town, don't miss port Nigra if you're into "old stuff" ;-)

Nice town, very much to do and to be seen, so good shoes are essential. Lots of modern buildings, next to rests of the Roman empire. Lots of shops, but to me, the most important thing are the museums and the buildings. Not so much nightlife, and very hard to find payable parkingspace. It's better to park the car outside Trier (for free) and take the bus to the centre. Next to the Dom, you can find a winecellar where you can eat excellent at noon for only a few euros.