Trier Travel Forum

I will be traveling to Trier in a few weeks and hoped to get a good deal on some automobile headlight bulbs while I was there (since Philips is a German company). Does anybody know a place in Trier that sells auto parts? Thanks.

Does anyone know if there is temporary housing available in Trier? I have never been to a hostel, but do they limit they number of nights you can stay? I am wanting to spend 1-2 months in Trier come July. I have been looking around and only came across one decent website, that I actually saw in another post here. If anyone has an advice where to find housing I would appreciate it : )

We are going to Trier this weekend and has no place to stay yet. I am planning to book an accommodation in Stadtwaldhotel in Gillenbach but it seems that it is only reachable by bus no.12 from the main station.

My question is, do Trier public busses run regularly on weekends too?

Is there any link that i can check out the bus chedules?

While i'm at it, is Stadtwaldhotel a good choice to stay in for a night or do you have any other suggestions? The hotel looks good in the pictures of their website.

Thank you so much.

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Is there a link to the local transport services within the city of Trier.
We need to get from Nord Haltestelle Nells Park (Verteilerkreis) to the
Ramada Hotel. Address KAISERSTRASSE 29,D-54290 TRIER
I think from Google Earth that bus 86 goes close by.
Will there be taxis available at Nord Haltestelle Nells Park (Flibco bus halt)??
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Following all the advice have chosen to make Trier our destination for a four day break.
Is there a cheap rail fare between Trier and Luxembourg.?
Seem to recall on previous trip to an other part of Germany one could get
cheaper fare if willing to use slower trains.
Any suggestions as regards day trip will be much appreciated.
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Purchased cheap flight to Frankfurt Hann airport which is a bit remote.
Anyone offer advice on a choice between Cologne or possibily going to Trier for a four night break in early December..
We are no longer young but very active as regards walking and getting about to see different places. I gather Trier has a nice Chritmas market but I wonder are there other attractions there.??
Anyone been there and what was it like./?
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I would be grateful for some advice. Thinking of going Trier over New Year 08/09. Does the bus still run from Trier to Hahn Airport, on New Years Day, as we might try and get a flight home 01/01/09. Many thanks

Can someone tell,what is that strange long stone next to that big church frontdoors at Trier?We saw everyone taking pictures of it,and so we took also,but had no idea,why it was there.I tried to attach a photo here at forum,but it wasn´t possible.

I'm looking to travel to Cologne and wondered if anyone would be kind enough to tell me or give me a link to a train station that I could use. Thanks

I am looking to travel from Trier to Berlin on the 24th June. Does anyone know the best transport options? I can't seem to find anything helpful!

Thanks very much.

Layla

In April, I will be travelling via train from Oberwesel to Moselkern (my hotel is there), but I was thinking of taking the train all the way through to Trier to spend a couple of hours prowling over the roman ruins and then coming back the same day to Moselkern. Question: if I do this, does anyone know if the train station has luggage lockers or anywhere I can store my 2 bags safely for a couple of hours?

We are older tourists (66 and 73). How long does it take to walk the entire route of tourist sites? We have artificial knee and hips. Should we take the little train?

Is There A Website For Riverside nightclub, If Not Can U Tell Me Who Is Playing Over The Next Few Weeks.
Thanks John

In September we will go in Trier to meet there a group of classical music lovers .We have already a programme with a cruise on Mosel and also to go for taste vines , but if anyoane can help me with some info and suggestions I will appreciate this very much and I thank in advance
Dorina

Are there any cigar shops in Trier?

I'm hanging out in Trier for over a week. Renting an apartment close to the Porta Nigra. Can anyone tell me what street I might find a grocery store near by? I'd also love any suggetions on where to enjoy some tea and german pastries as well.

On a separate note, I want to visit some of the rock formations of the Mullerthal area. What town(s) is that closest to and is it easier to drive or take public transport? Thanks.

I have been planning to go to Belgium for Xmas Market on Sat 10th Dec but ive heard a few stories that have put me off and have been told to try Trier Market. Can anybody tell me if it is worth going to and what will I expect to find. I will be driving over and would expect to arrive apx 11am. Any quick homest repsonses would be greatfull to plan my day.

I'm going to be visiting relatives who live in Trier and I'm having a hard time finding an apartment, bed & breakfast or house to rent for 30 days or so.

I prefer the inner city since I will be using public transportation. Any advice will be helpful.

Thanks!

Has anyone stayed at Hille's Hostel in Trier? If so, can anyone tell if its a decent place? Also we'll be arriving at 10:30 PM... should I be worried about getting there so late? Thanks.

I attempted to post this in thr Rhein forum but didnt work.

Q: We are planning a trip from the 17th until the 25th. We will have a car and are traveling. We are planning to come to this region for two days, 22nd thru the 24th. What would be suggested? We will have went to the Nuremburg Christkindle market, dachau, neuschweinstein castle, snowboarding for a day in garmisch and then are going to drive up to this region. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jill

my wife and i are traveling to europe, (my first time) and we are going to visit region around trier germany for the first week and travel in a rental car to holland, luxembourg, bastonge, and nancy france. what will the weather be like in the middle of october, and are there any quaint areas that other travelers have found within an hour or so ride. although this is my first time in europe, my wife has been here a number of times, living in munich during the early 1960's.

Thanks for all the help with my first batch of questions. here are some odd questions, but in assuming that nothing is like the USA, i am bound to ask the following... (BTW, the actual village i will be residing in during my stay is Speicher, 20-30 minutes from Trier i am told) What about public parking--- Seeing i am looking into renting a car for my stay- i am wondering if a small SUV is recommended or not (i am only looking into it due to the comfort issue of possible long road trips)- if parking is tight and small spaces- then i would assume NOT, however i am not sure as to places like Trier, do you pay for parking, are there parking meters? or do you suggest not even driving to the cities? also, i have heard that fuel is quite expensive- about how much does it cost? anything special i might need to know about that? are there 24 hour fuel stations? especially if we are out in the countryside... and here yet another question... if i decide to drive into another country are there checkpoints or as what we call here "customs" where you stop your car and a guard checks your vehicle and baggage, etc... and again one more question... would you suggest driving from Trier to Paris? is that a possible day trip? as i am really wanting to steer clear of touristy things- any suggestions on other places that might be more beautiful and off the beaten path?
thanks, Trees

i am looking for any helpful information in regards to several things i have not been able to find out about Trier via- the internet. I will be traveling through Germany by car- my main objective of my trip wil to be re-lax and sight-see the outdoors- along with my camera. I am interested to find camera stores in the area- especially where to get film, including medium format film. i am also wondering where abouts i might find a specialty tobacco store in this area. We plan on traveling light and i do know that you can only bring in a certain amount of cigarettes into Germany- and well, i am a smoker and want to be able to know where to purchase American cigarettes when i get there, along with the possibility of imported Indonesian Djarums. i have had no luck searching for tobacco stores in Germany on line- as i am beginning to wonder if there is a special name used for cigarette stores. On another note. i am beginning to become a bit nrevous about the possibility of the German/English language barrier- are there any special travel groups or english speaking guide/help centers? I would appreciate any information or even websites that you may want to pass along or think would be of assistance- or your personal ideas, help and comments. Thanks, Trees