Rhineland-Palatinate 2025: The most beautiful old towns and new excursion destinations!

Rhineland-Palatinate 2025: The most beautiful old towns and new excursion destinations!

Rheinland-Palatinate is known for its numerous sights, ranging from vineyards to castles to painterly river valleys. In 2025, the region not only offers impressive landscapes, but also new leisure attractions and outdoor tours for visitors. Particularly noteworthy are two cities that are among the most beautiful old towns in Germany: Hachenburg and Trier.

Hachenburg, a city in the Westerwaldkreis, has a rich history as a flourishing commercial city that was affected by devastating fires in the 17th century. Today Hachenburg is known as the cultural capital of the Westerwald and offers an experience from the past and the present. The sights include the old market, the castle garden and the Evangelical Castle Church. A special highlight is the half -timbered house "Die Krone", which is considered the oldest brick inn in Germany and was mentioned in 1461. The old market is surrounded by renovated gable houses from the 17th and 18th centuries that give the city a charming appearance.

trier: A look at the antiquity

Trier is often referred to as the oldest city in Germany and can look back on more than 2,000 years of history. Founded under the Roman name Augusta Treverorum, the city is one of the most outstanding historical sites in Germany. The most famous attraction is the Porta Nigra, an impressive building from the 2nd century, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other important sites in Trier are the high cathedral, the Liebfrauenkirche, the Kaiserhermen and the Roman amphitheater, which is considered the oldest building in Germany and offered space for over 20,000 spectators.

The city has around 110,000 inhabitants today and is located on the westernmost edge of Germany, only about 15 km from the Luxembourg border. The main market, surrounded by medieval architecture, invites you to stroll and shop. Here you can also admire the Historical Church of St. Gangolf as well as the Red House and the Steipe. The Constantin Bazilica and the Trier Cathedral come from Constantine, late antics and are also among the magnificent sacred buildings in the city.

insights into the environment

If you visit Trier, you should also explore the surrounding areas. The famous Roman wine road, which is known for its viticulture and Roman relics, is already 15 km outside the city. A visit to the historic Saarburg, about 20 km south of Trier, is particularly recommended, where a picturesque old town and an impressive castle can be discovered. The bird park Saarburg offers flight demonstrations of exotic birds and thus attracts families and nature lovers.

The Moselle region that surrounds Trier is ideal for boat tours and family outings. In this idyllic environment, visitors can experience the beauty and cultural diversity of the region up close. The Rheinhessische State Museum in Trier with its archaeological collection of Roman history rounds off the offer in this multifaceted city.

Overall, the two cities of Hachenburg and Trier show that Rhineland-Palatinate is a pearl of German cultural history that has a lot to offer both those interested in history and those looking for relaxation. From ancient buildings to charming old towns to family -friendly attractions - the variety of the region is undeniable.

Mercury reports about the beauties and new attractions in Rhineland-Palatinate, while Leisure Monster describes the historical highlights of Trier. For more information about the world heritage in Rhineland-Palatinate, a visit to Welterbetour .