Villa Otrang, relicts of Roman glory

Precious Remnants of a Magnificent Estate Saved! The 19th century was an exciting time for archaeology, as people became increasingly fascinated by their history. When a farmer stumbled upon precious mosaics while working in a field near Bitburg, he didn’t simply plow them under. The finds were secured and protected with structures that are now themselves designated as historic landmarks.

Go check it out. Today we know that a huge estate once stood near the village of Fließem, featuring a lavishly furnished manor house, bathing facilities, and even its own temple complex. Of course, there was also a heating system. The residential wing included a service area with various buildings.

The outdoor area of Villa Otrang and two protective structures with mosaics (visible through glass doors) are open to visitors from April through October, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (including holidays), and are accessible to the public free of charge.

Today, the exquisite mosaic floors that once adorned the stately rooms are particularly fascinating. The villa faced the important Roman road between Trier and Cologne, and if you continue on to Bitburg, you’ll reach a formerly important Roman road settlement with a large fort. The city’s Roman history is brought to life through an interesting multimedia archaeological trail.

For children ages 7 and up, there’s an exciting scavenger hunt (see the Download section). Alternatively, you can pick up the flyer at the Bitburger Land Tourist Information Office, Römermauer 6, Bitburg.

A stop on the Roman Roads.

Relive the past: With the free ARGO app, you can view the villa on-site via augmented reality in its original size and in a 360° view. To download the free ARGO app

Public Guided Tours 2026
(always on the last Sunday of the month from April through October, 11 a.m.)
– April 26, 2026
– May 31, 2026
– June 28, 2026
– July 26, 2026
– August 30,August 8, 2026
– September 13, 2026 Open Monument Day (11 a.m. expert-led tour, 3 p.m. family tour)
– September 27, 2026
– October 25, 2026
The public tours are free of charge.

At Villa Otrang, there’s a “Jumpstone”: Jump on the stone and experience the history of the Roman Villa Otrang through kinetic energy in an immersive audio experience!

Click here for the 360° tour

Private Tours

Actionbound Rally for ages 12 and up