Weekend Road Trip from Saarbrücken to Trier 🚗👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

My mom recently came to visit us in Germany, and with the weekend temperatures dropping a bit, we planned a one-day road trip from Saarbrücken to Trier! We took my mom, wife, and kids along for a relaxing and fun day out—highly recommended for anyone in Germany or planning a trip here! By the way, you can also take the train 🚄 from Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof to Trier—it runs every half hour, and the trip takes 1-1.5 hours one way. My Top Picks for Trier Sightseeing ✅ ✅ Porta Nigra (Black Gate) ⛩️ An impressive ancient Roman city gate—perfect for photos & selfies! ✅ Karl Marx Statue & Birthplace 🏛️ Trier is Marx’s hometown—his statue stands near the old town, and his birthplace is now a museum. ✅ Trier Cathedral (Dom) & Cathedral Square ⛪ A magnificent cathedral with stunning architecture—must-see! ✅ Old Town Market Square (Hauptmarkt) 🏘️🍰 Colorful half-timbered houses, open-air cafés, and market stalls—pure European charm! ✅ St. Peter’s Fountain (Marktbrunnen) ⛲ Exquisitely carved, with picture-perfect surrounding streets. ✅ Imperial Baths (Kaiserthermen) 🏛️ Well-preserved ruins of an ancient Roman bathhouse. ✅ Tourist Train (Roemer Express) 🚂 (Kids loved this!) Departs from Porta Nigra, takes you around the city (45 min), and passes major sights—great for saving energy! Cost us €30 for 3 adults + 1 child. Driving Tips 🚘 🛣️ Saarbrücken → Trier: ~1 hour, smooth highway drive. 🅿️ Parking: Plenty of options—we parked in a garage near Porta Nigra, just a few minutes’ walk to the old town. Where to Eat? 🍽️ The old town has plenty of restaurants & snacks, like: Kebap Haus (Turkish kebab) 🥙 Cafés with desserts 🍰☕ Fresh fruits & snacks at the market 🍎 Final Thoughts ✨ Trier is small but beautiful—perfect for a day trip! You get Roman ruins + cozy German town vibes, making it ideal for family outings. Next time, I’d love to stay overnight and see the old town under evening lights! #Trier #LifeInGermany #Saarbrücken #FamilyTrip #RoadTrip 🌍🚗💖