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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Trier, Germany

Updated August 24, 2021

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Trier, Germany

Porta Nigra

The last bastion of Roman presence north of the Alps looms over a German town.

Trier, Germany

Karl Marx House

The birthplace of Karl Marx is now a museum dedicated to the communist revolutionary's life and work.

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Entrance to the crypt, accessed from inside the Saint-Willibrord Basillica.

Echternach, Luxembourg

The Crypt of Saint Willibrord

Below the altar in Saint-Willibrord Basilica rests the mortal remains of Luxembourg's patron saint.

10 miles from Trier

Echternach, Luxembourg

Roman villa of Echternach

The ruins of one of the most important Roman villas north of the Alps.

10 miles from Trier

If you can do the steep stairs safely, the upper view is worth it

Echternach, Luxembourg

Wollefsschlucht (Wolf Gorge)

In the heart of Luxembourg's "little Switzerland" weaves a breathtaking natural sandstone canyon with a mythological past.

11 miles from Trier

Berdorf, Luxembourg

Hohllay Cave

This Luxembourg cave is covered in cryptic looking marks left by mining activity.

13 miles from Trier

Berdorf, Luxembourg

Priedegtstull

These exceptionally narrow openings between giant rocks will test your daring.

14 miles from Trier

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Porta Nigra

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The Crypt of Saint Willibrord

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Wollefsschlucht (Wolf Gorge)

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