Cochem
Discover Cochem
Cochem is a traditional German town with half-timbered houses and an exceptionally scenic location on the Mosel river in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The town is home to about 5,700 people, and has and a population of 8,700 in a 7 km radius. Few towns in Germany can match the charm of Cochem. Cochem is rated as one of the prettiest villages along the Mosel, and it is a favourite place for visitors. Legend, folklore and a rich web of history is woven into every street. Little seems to have changed for centuries. The town has many fine buildings, quaint cottages, black & tan guild houses, and winding streets. The town square, lined with half-timbered houses, is particularly fine. Cochem Castle (Schloss Reichsburg) dramatically rises above the town.
What to Experience in Cochem
Taste of Cochem...
The area revolves around excellent wine and good food. A number of wineries have cosy restaurants where fine cuisine and regional specialties are served. While the town may only boasts a few churches, it makes up for it in the wealth of weinstübe, pubs, restaurants, bistros, cafes and hotels, offering traditional regional fare, in additional to dishes from many other regions exist. The following is just a small selection of restaurants offerings. While exploring, you are sure to find many more. Wine tasting is possible everywhere in and around Cochem, many also serve good food. Cochem is the recognized centre of a geographical area especially well suited for tourism. There are over 3.300 beds, from budget to luxury, in area hotels, pensions, hostel, camping and vacation homes. Of the 350.000 annual overnight guests, 150,000 are foreigners. For further area camping descriptions see this site made by a Dutch friend of the Mosel river. Visitors wanting to stay longer than they intended, because the wines are so good, might consider a cosy guest room at the vineyard. A vineyard holiday is often one that is remembered fondly for years afterwards. Maybe you have already experienced helping with the grape harvest or walking and picnicking in the vineyards, where you are quickly caught up in the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and visitors soon become friends. Apartments (self catering) Price per unit usually between €35-50 per night.
Festivals & Events
Experience the vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations of Cochem.
Throughout the year there are many events in the resort town of Cochem. Local wine and liqueurs. Especially in the pedestrian area you may buy a big choice of wines from the Mosel-valley. Almost every 2nd shop is wine-store and depending on the year expect to pay about €3-5 0.7-litre bottle. The area revolves around excellent wine and good food. A number of wineries have cosy restaurants where fine cuisine and regional specialties are served. While the town may only boasts a few churches, it makes up for it in the wealth of weinstübe, pubs, restaurants, bistros, cafes and hotels, offering traditional regional fare, in additional to dishes from many other regions exist. The following is just a small selection of restaurants offerings. While exploring, you are sure to find many more. Wine tasting is possible everywhere in and around Cochem, many also serve good food. Cochem is the recognized centre of a geographical area especially well suited for tourism. There are over 3.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsCochem is on the Mosel river route B49, 92 km (57 miles) northeast of Trier, 51 km (32 miles) southwest of Koblenz, 90 km south of Bonn, and 170 km (106 miles) west of Frankfurt. Cochem is between Trier and Koblenz. You can either follow the B49/B53 road along the Moselle River (most scenic option), or take the E44 (A48/A1) motorway between the two cities, until exit 2, then go down the hill on the B259 road. There are direct local trains from Luxembourg (1h45min), Trier (50 min to 1hr 10min), Koblenz (40-55 min), Bonn (1hr 20min), and Cologne (1hr 45min). IC trains, (Koblenz-Saarbrücken). The train travels mostly along the left bank of the river Mosel. The train-station of Cochem is in the east-end of the town, less than 500 meters from the center. From the train-station and the centre of town, you can take frequent bus and less frequent river boat connections to most of the villages along the Mosel-valley, that have no train-connection....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
You can easily walk all through town and the districts of Cond and Sehl in a very short time. On the other hand the climb to the Castle and the upper town is quite steep. Stop at the tourist office first on Endertplatz 1. They have loads of information to orientate you to Cochem and are very helpful. Throughout the year there are many events in the resort town of Cochem. Local wine and liqueurs. Especially in the pedestrian area you may buy a big choice of wines from the Mosel-valley. Almost every 2nd shop is wine-store and depending on the year expect to pay about €3-5 0.7-litre bottle. The area revolves around excellent wine and good food. A number of wineries have cosy restaurants where fine cuisine and regional specialties are served. While the town may only boasts a few churches, it makes up for it in the wealth of weinstübe, pubs, restaurants, bistros, cafes and hotels, offering traditional regional fare, in additional to dishes from many other regions exist.
Where to Stay
Cochem is the recognized centre of a geographical area especially well suited for tourism. There are over 3.300 beds, from budget to luxury, in area hotels, pensions, hostel, camping and vacation homes. Of the 350.000 annual overnight guests, 150,000 are foreigners. For further area camping descriptions see this site made by a Dutch friend of the Mosel river. Visitors wanting to stay longer than they intended, because the wines are so good, might consider a cosy guest room at the vineyard. A vineyard holiday is often one that is remembered fondly for years afterwards. Maybe you have already experienced helping with the grape harvest or walking and picnicking in the vineyards, where you are quickly caught up in the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and visitors soon become friends. Apartments (self catering) Price per unit usually between €35-50 per night.
Money & Budget
Local wine and liqueurs. Especially in the pedestrian area you may buy a big choice of wines from the Mosel-valley. Almost every 2nd shop is wine-store and depending on the year expect to pay about €3-5 0.7-litre bottle. The area revolves around excellent wine and good food. A number of wineries have cosy restaurants where fine cuisine and regional specialties are served. While the town may only boasts a few churches, it makes up for it in the wealth of weinstübe, pubs, restaurants, bistros, cafes and hotels, offering traditional regional fare, in additional to dishes from many other regions exist. The following is just a small selection of restaurants offerings. While exploring, you are sure to find many more.
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Glimpses of Cochem
a town on a hill
landscape photo of gray and brown buildings
an old castle in the middle of a valley
The Mosel and Cochem seen from the Reichs Burg.
white and black boat on water near green and brown mountain during daytime
a building with a clock on it
a river with a bridge and a windmill
white concrete house on mountain
a river boat traveling down a river next to a lush green hillside
a boat is on the water in front of a city
a town on a hill
landscape photo of gray and brown buildings
an old castle in the middle of a valley