ancient ruins
Porta Nigra
The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe
Tarforst works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kasel, 25km from Mullerthal Trail.
Tarforst is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 1,546, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Tarforst sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tarforst to your route.
Tarforst is a suburban part of the city Trier in Germany with about 7,000 inhabitants. The University of Trier is situated in the suburb. The Romans settled in Tarforst 2,000 years ago. The village became a part of Trier in 1969.
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Tarforst is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.7416 latitude, 6.6920 longitude.
Tarforst has a population of approximately 1,546 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.
4 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
The abbey town of Luxembourg's oldest city, famed for its UNESCO dancing procession and a Romanesque basilica.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Benedictine abbey founded in 698 in Luxembourg's oldest town, with a basilica, museum and parking near the German border bridge.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Terraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Spectacular hiking trail through Luxembourg's 'Little Switzerland', featuring dramatic sandstone rock formations and lush forests.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Sandstone rock landscape in eastern Luxembourg known as Little Switzerland, with narrow gorges, waterfalls and forest trailhead car parks.
27 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
28 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
Three-cascade waterfall under a small stone bridge on the Black Ernz in the Mullerthal, a short walk from roadside parking.
29 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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