A "must-do" for tourists and the citizen from Trier ♥ High above the city is the Weißhauswald forest. Only ten minutes by car from the city center, a different world opens up here for young and old, cut off from the noise of the streets and the hustle and bustle of the pedestrian zone. Amidst old trees and various hiking trails, the wildlife enclosure is the main attraction. The White House Forest is perfect for a half-day excursion for the whole family. Extensive picnic facilities prevent a hunger-stricken nature experience. However, please note to only provide yourself with the culinary treats you bring along. Special feeders are available for the wild...
Read moreFree entrance. A very nice short walk between cages of animals, most of them you can feed with the food boxes they are selling on the spot (make sure to have 1€ or 50ct coins). The only downfall is that they don't collect the carton boxes after using - ours was in perfect condition and could be refilled, but while asking they just told us to throw it away in the garbage can, which was full of used boxes. They have a place of collecting food though, so you can bring your unwanted apples, bread,...
Read moreIt’s free to enter, and you can even bring along a small picnic if you like. There are vending machines where you can buy food to feed the animals, and the animals themselves are very friendly and calm. I’d recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
We brought wine from home along with some popcorn, which made it even more enjoyable. The park is a lovely spot for couples to relax, but it’s especially great for children. There were plenty of kids around, and many visitors also...
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