Hermeskeil

Hermeskeil is an administrative municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district, located at 540 meters above sea level in Rhineland-Palatinate. The area covers approximately 31 square kilometers and unites thirteen communities under a single administration.

Archaeological excavations in 2015 uncovered a Roman fort believed to be the only stronghold Julius Caesar built within Germanic territory. This discovery reveals that the area held strategic importance even in ancient times.

The municipality serves as a central hub for thirteen communities, each maintaining their own traditions and contributing to the region's cultural life. This distributed structure allows local customs and distinct identities to coexist and be experienced by visitors.

The location is best reached via regional roads from Trier or Saarbrücken and sits at an elevation where rain and cooler temperatures are common. Visitors should prepare for the altitude and bring warm clothing for extended stays.

The Flugausstellung Museum houses one of Europe's largest private aircraft collections with more than one hundred planes. This unexpected museum draws aviation enthusiasts from across the region.

Location: Hermeskeil

Elevation above the sea: 540 m

Shares border with: Geisfeld, Malborn, Damflos, Züsch, Nonnweiler, Gusenburg, Reinsfeld, Rascheid

Website: http://hermeskeil.de

GPS coordinates: 49.65722,6.94889

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:52