Xanten

Das Bild zeigt die Außenansicht der modernen Fassade des Römermuseum Xanten am Abend. Das Bild zeigt die Außenansicht der modernen Fassade des Römermuseum Xanten am Abend.

© Römermuseum / Axel Thünker

The town of Xanten in the North of the Metropolis Ruhr lies in the district of Wesel and is one of the highlights of a cultural history trip to the Ruhr Area. The Xanten archaeological park shows life in the Roman town "Colonia Ulpia Traiana" and is an ideal excursion destination in the Ruhr Area that does not just appeal to families.

 

Xanten itself is a small dreamy town on the Lower Rhine. Walkers and cyclists love tours in the water meadow landscape of the River Rhine and around the Xanten North and South Lakes. The 110 hectare lakes area is excellently suited for water sports such as water skiing.

The LVR Archaeological Park Xanten (APX) brings the ancient world to life, as 2000 years earlier the Romans set sail on the Lower Rhine and founded the town Colonia Ulpia Traiana. In the extensive green area of the open air museum, reconstructions tell of how the harbour temple and the amphitheatre, the town walls, residential houses and public baths made Roman daily life look like in Germania.

Another highlight is the LVR Römer Museum (LVR Roman Museum). Its exhibition depicts the history of Xanten from the times of Caeser to Franconia.

For more information:

Tourist Information Xanten GmbH (TIX)
Kurfürstenstr.9
46509 Xanten

phone: +49 (0) 2801-98300
Fax: +49 (0) 2801-71664
e-mail: info@xanten.de
web: www.xanten.de/

Opening Hours
April to October
Monday to Friday 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday/ Holiday 12 pm to 6 pm

November to March
Monday to Friday 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm
Saturday 10 am to 1 pm

The city of Xanten belongs to the discovery area Kulturhafen RUHR

© RVR / Ralph Lueger

LVR Römer Museum

Look forward to an exciting, modern exhibition dedicated to the history of Roman Xanten with original discoveries from the Roman town and legionnaire encampments never before shown to the public. MORE

Archaeological Park Xanten

Ambling through a Roman city? The Archaelogical Park Xanten makes it happen! In the copious greenery of the park the remains of the Colonia Ulpia Traiana invite visitors to a relaxing excursion in the ancient world. Impressive reconstructions such as the amphitheater imply the routine in a Roman province. MORE

Wasserski-Seilbahn Xantener Südsee

The water ski cable-tows in Xanten are a perfect excursion destination for sporty people who would like to try out waterskiing and wakeboarding. The

training stretch for beginners is 350m long, and the circular course for advanced sportsmen and women is almost 1000m long, including obstacles. MORE

Adventure Park Xanten

Located directly at the South sea Xanten one of the most interesting high rope courses can be found. On two

plains in 5.5 m and 10 m altitude you have the possibility to put your courage and skills to the proof. MORE

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