Welcome to the LVR Archaeological Park Xanten. On the site of the Roman city of Colonia Ulpia Traiana, Germany's largest open-air archaeological museum invites you on an exciting excursion into antiquity.
One of the park's most striking attractions is the partially reconstructed arena of the Roman Colonia.
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UNESCO World Heritage Lower German LimesRome's fluid border
The Roman border on the Rhine, the Lower Germanic Limes, secured the Roman Empire and was a place of trade and cultural exchange. Since 2021, the Lower Germanic Limes has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Lower German Limes
Highlights of the parkThe Roman Ships
Six Roman ships were rebuilt in the APX wood workshop. The ships themselves and all the background information on their construction can be found in the ship tent and in the inclusive wood workshop.
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ResearchNew findings
Excavations are an integral part of the work at APX. But not only archaeologists, but also students can pick up the trowel and learn the art of excavation in the historically significant ground.
Research
Highlights in the ParkGastronomy
Whether it's a picnic on the APX meadows, a slice of cake at the Taberna or delicious chips in the restored coffee mill - there's something for every appetite.
Highlights in the Park
The KaffeeMühle is open every day, the Taberna at the Roman Hostel is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
The water playground is currently out of service
The games house will be open again from 1 August! The games area in the basement of the Roman Museum is closed
Construction work is taking place in the courtyards of the craftsmen's houses, resulting in partial closures
March to October: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December to February: Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Park and museum are closed on December 24, 25 and 31. Open on New Year's Day.
EMAS Certification
The Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) was developed by the European Union and is a joint system of environmental management and environmental auditing for organisations in accordance with ISO 14001, supplemented by additional requirements. The LVR Archaeological Park Xanten has been EMAS-certified since 2014.