Archäologiepark Römische Villa Borg

About the museum

Schoolteacher Johann Schneider discovered traces of a Roman settlement between Borg and Oberleuken more than a century ago and excavated the first small areas. Since April 1, 1987, the site has been scientifically researched by the Kulturstiftung (cultural foundation) of the Merzig-Wadern district together with the State Office for Monument Preservation, the labor administration and the municipality of Perl. It turned out that one of the largest Roman villa complexes in the Saar-Moselle region lies here.

In 1994 it was decided to rebuild the entire estate based on the excavation results and the state of Roman villa research. In the following years, the villa bath with the tavern, the manor house with its museum furnishings, the designed inner courtyard, the residential and service wing, the gatehouse and the Roman kitchen were built. Gardens were added to round out the picture of Roman rural life.

Excavations over an area of more than 7.5 hectares continue and repeatedly change the appearance of the site. In the manor house, a museum shows finds from Borg and from the Merzig-Wadern district.

Highlights

• Reconstructed manor house with museum on finds from Borg and the district
• Villa bath, gatehouse and Roman kitchen
• Roman gardens and archaeological nature trail
• Tavern with Roman and regional dishes
• Experience programs, adventure tours and children's excavation

Permanent exhibitions

• Museum im Herrenhaus – Finds from the Villa Borg and from the Merzig-Wadern district, displayed in the rooms of the reconstructed manor house.
• Rekonstruierte Villenanlage – Tour of the gatehouse, manor house, bath, residential and service wing, Roman kitchen, inner courtyard and gardens of the Roman estate.

Operated by

Kulturstiftung für den Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Admission & discounts

The multimedia show "Villa Borg" (about 30 minutes; German, English, French) is included in the admission price.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Almost all ground-floor rooms of the villa are reachable for wheelchair users via ramps. Accessible parking spaces are at the parking area by the villa. Dogs are not permitted in the buildings, except assistance dogs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

Experience programs such as children's excavation, making clay oil lamps, laying mosaics, Roman cooking, javelin throwing and archery (usually from age 6); museum rally from grade 5; children's birthday parties with tunics (ages 6–11); museum kits.

Getting there & parking

Coordinates 49°29′54.3″ N, 6°27′41.8″ E; signposted "Römische Villa Borg" from Oberleuken. The villa lies on the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig trail and the VeloRoute SaarLorLux; e-bike charging is available.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Tavern with Roman and regional dishes; seating in front of the tavern is for guests only. Food brought from home may be eaten on the lawns and at the tables and benches in the workshop area.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Large hall and Roman kitchen for evening events with catering by the tavern; family, club and company celebrations on request. Civil and freeform wedding ceremonies in the reception hall of the manor house (up to 50 people).

Plan your visit