Just a few minutes from Hotel Weis stands the impressive Trier Amphitheater – one of the most fascinating places of Roman history in Germany. Where once gladiators fought and animals from distant lands stood in the arena, today you can experience a piece of living antiquity. Among stone arches, corridors, and stands, you can feel the immense atmosphere of a site where power, courage, and humanity met.
Amphitheater Trier
Monument of Roman entertainment culture
A Place Full of Excitement and History
The amphitheater was built as early as the 2nd century AD and could accommodate up to 20,000 spectators – a place that brought together the people of antiquity to experience battles, plays, and grand festivals. Nestled at the foot of the Petrisberg, the Roman builders cleverly utilized the slope to create an impressive arena that has lost none of its impact to this day.
Anyone walking through the massive walls today can easily imagine the cheers of the crowd, the clashing of weapons echoing, and the dust of the arena sparkling in the sun. History is palpable here – raw, authentic, and fascinating.
Between Stones, Silence, and Stories
Under the arena lies a vast underground system of chambers and corridors, where gladiators and animals once waited for their appearance. These impressive remnants make the amphitheater a place that feels both awe-inspiring and mysterious.
As you ascend the stone tiers, you can let your gaze wander over the arena – a place that has told human stories for nearly 2,000 years. Here, there was cheering, hoping, and fearing – and that is precisely what makes the charm of this unique monument.
The Amphitheater Today – Part of the UNESCO World Heritage
Today, the Amphitheater Trier, along with the Porta Nigra, the Imperial Baths, and other Roman structures, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. It is a place where history remains tangible – open, accessible, and authentic.
In the summer, events, light installations, and guided tours regularly take place here, bringing life in ancient Rome back to life in a modern way. Especially in the evening hours, the amphitheater unfolds its own unique magic – as the sunlight dances over the ancient stones and bathes the arena in golden light.
Visitor Information - Amphitheater Trier
Regular:
- March: daily 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- April – September: daily 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- October: daily 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- November – February: daily 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Notes: Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Those who visit the amphitheater embark on a journey into the exciting world of Roman games and gladiatorial contests – and at fair admission prices.
Here you will find the current rates (as of 2025):
| Adults | €6.00 |
| Reduced admission for adults* | €5.00 |
| Children/Youth (6 - 18 years) | €3.00 |
| Children under 6 years | Free admission |
| Family 1** | €6.00 |
| Family 2*** | €12.00 |
| Adults in groups**** (from 10 people) | €5.00 |
| Children/Youth in groups**** (from 10 people, up to 18 years) | €3.00 |
* Students over 18 years, students, trainees, volunteers, retirees, unemployed, severely disabled, each with proof.
** 1 adult with up to 4 children aged 6 and over
*** 2 adults with up to 4 children aged 6 and over
**** Group tickets must be purchased by one person (tour guide, supervisor). Individual tickets cannot be issued to individuals (including visitors in closed groups).
With the AntikenCard Trier, the center of antiquity in Germany can be discovered affordably and conveniently. It offers admission to the Roman buildings in Trier in four different versions, as well as further discounts related to ancient Trier.
A Trip from Hotel Weis to the Trier Amphitheater
Nestled in the picturesque vineyards of the Ruwer Valley, Hotel Weis is peaceful, stylish, and only about 15 minutes away from the Trier Amphitheater. From here, your journey into antiquity begins: past vineyards, through gentle valleys, and into the history of one of the most significant cities of the Roman Empire.
Whether you are traveling by car, bicycle, or bus – the journey there is just as beautiful as the destination.
Discover Trier – More than just the Amphitheater
The city of Trier is an open history book. Anyone visiting the amphitheater should not miss the other highlights of the city:
- the Porta Nigra, the landmark of Trier
- the Imperial Baths, once a place of Roman bathing culture
- the Constantine Basilica, the imperial audience hall
- the Cathedral of St. Peter and the Church of Our Lady, both part of the UNESCO World Heritage
- the Roman Bridge, the oldest bridge in Germany still in use
All these places together tell the story of the oldest city in Germany – full of culture, architecture, and life. From Hotel Weis, you can easily and comfortably reach them all.