Ruhig und in Frieden | Trier für Treverer

Guided Tour of the Main Cemetery in Trier

In its original meaning, the term "cemetery" referred to the enclosed area around a church. A place with its own atmosphere, a different rhythm, and a special, emotionally charged significance for individuals as well as for families or the entire community.

The Main Cemetery in Trier is also such a special place. Behind its walls lie not only the final resting places of many prominent figures from Trier and cultural-historical treasures spanning over 200 years, but also a tranquil oasis for the living. The more than 10,000 graves and 1,400 trees are surrounded by a primeval landscape park that can be explored on a roughly six-kilometer path network. Thus, this tour combines nature and cultural experiences, history and remembrance, as well as background and insider information from cemetery master Daniel Klasen, who will also clarify what the "Naked Man" is all about...