Römervilla von Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

Current exhibitions

About the museum

In March 1980, excavators widening federal highway B 267 on the Silberberg near Ahrweiler unexpectedly struck Roman masonry with colorful wall paintings. The subsequent excavations by the state archaeology service uncovered the exceptionally well-preserved main building of a country estate that was inhabited from the 1st century onward, extended several times, and deliberately abandoned around 259/60.

The building later served as an inn and then as an iron smelter; after slope debris had buried the ruins, a cemetery was established on the site in the early Middle Ages. It was precisely this covering that preserved the walls, wall plaster, bath, kitchen, and underfloor heating systems in rare completeness.

Since May 1993, a museum building has protected the site; visitors walk along raised walkways through the Roman rooms. A model of the estate, a film about the excavation, and finds from everyday life round out the tour. The flood of July 2021 also damaged the Roman villa; during the restoration, excavations took place for the first time since the museum opened, and the museum has been presenting their results since 2026.

Highlights

• Manor house of a Roman country estate with original wall paintings
• Preserved underfloor heating, bath, and kitchen
• Model of the estate and a film about the excavation
• Costumed and special guided tours

Permanent exhibitions

• Römisches Herrenhaus am Silberberg – Tour through the conserved rooms of a Roman country estate with wall paintings, bath, heating systems, everyday finds, a model, and a film.

Founded

1993

Operated by

Stadt Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

Admission & discounts

Online tickets for guided tours via the Ahrtal-Tourismus ticket shop.

Accessibility

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

According to the town, the tour through the Roman rooms is largely accessible for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Kids’ birthday parties

Family tours (about 1 hour) on selected Sundays, including during the holidays. Children's birthday parties with an age-appropriate tour for children up to age 12 (about 90 minutes, up to 12 children). For school classes up to grade 7 there is the station program "Römer zum Anfassen" (Romans to Touch).

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Events & venue rental

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