Two thousand years of history sounds like a forced march with grumbling children – but it isn't. In Trier, costumed gladiators fight in a real amphitheatre, wild boar and deer wait in the forest above the city, and all around there are streams, castles and caves that every child takes seriously. Here's our collection for families – sorted by weather and walking distance.
The best ideas for families
⚔️Amphitheatre with gladiatorThe arena where fights really happened – and during the holidays a gladiator in full kit regularly leads tours through the site. For kids, the dark cellar beneath the arena is the real highlight.Check dates for the themed tours online beforehand
🐗Weisshauswald wildlife parkAbove the city, with fallow deer, wild boar and a big forest playground right next door. Costs nothing and combines nicely with a walk to the viewpoint over Trier.Free entry · bring coins for the feed dispensers
🧸Trier Toy MuseumRight in the old town: tin toys, model railways, dolls' houses – grandparents explain, children stare, and two minutes later you're back on the main market square.Perfect for a rainy morning
🏘️Roscheider Hof open-air museumIn Konz, above the mouth of the Saar: a whole village of historic houses, plus vintage toys, tractors and plenty of space to run. One of those places where parents and children last equally long.With a tavern and terrace for lunch
💦Butzerbach valley near KordelWaterfalls, wooden walkways, two caves with proper torch factor – the stretch below Ramstein Castle is made for children. The full Roman Path loop is too long for little legs; the valley trail is plenty.Sturdy shoes, slippery after rain
🏊Swimming: Kylltalbad & co.In summer, the open-air pool in Kordel with its huge lawn; in Trier itself there are indoor and outdoor pools for any weather. Exactly right after a day of old-town cobbles.Check season and opening times first
🚂Adventures by trainFor kids, the journey is half the fun: regional trains from Trier take you within minutes to Kordel (caves!), Konz (Roscheider Hof) or Saarburg (a waterfall in the middle of town).Family tickets at the machines
🍦Ice cream on the market squareThe most honest currency of any city trip with children. Several gelaterias cluster around the main market and Fleischstraße – and the market fountain is the classic meeting point.We mean it: nothing works here without ice cream
How to plan the day
The rule of thumb from our guests with kids: one big sight per day, then water or a lawn. Amphitheatre and Imperial Baths tunnels in the morning (spooky enough to pull), ice cream at noon, wildlife park or pool in the afternoon. On rainy days, swap in the toy museum and the Landesmuseum – its mosaics are full of animals you can send children hunting for.
All our apartments have a fully equipped kitchen – being able to get pasta going quickly with hungry children in the evening is worth gold. The apartments in Biewer and Ehrang are quiet with free parking, and the Kylltalperle in Kordel puts caves and open-air pool right on your doorstep.
Details correct as of August 2026, no guarantee – best to check dates and opening times before your visit.
