Cochem, Germany

Cochem

A castle on a vine-covered hill above the Moselle river.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Cochem

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up to the Reichsburg castle for a tour.
  2. AfternoonTake a boat on the Moselle or the chairlift to the Pinnerkreuz viewpoint.
  3. EveningTaste Riesling in a wine tavern by the river.

Day 2

Visit Burg Eltz, one of Germany's most beautiful castles.

What to eat

Moselle Riesling and Flammkuchen.

Local tips

Make the most of Cochem

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends and wine festivals are busy. Weekdays are calmer.

Best photo spot

The castle on its hill above the town, from the bridge over the Moselle.

Getting there

Trains from Koblenz take about 50 minutes along the river.

Don't miss nearby

Burg Eltz, a fairy-tale castle in the forest, about 30 minutes away.

Good to know

The Moselle valley is known for its Riesling; harvest season in autumn is beautiful.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Cochem

Getting there

  • Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN)25 km away
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)80 km away
  • Trier60 km away
  • Cologne90 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypePopular town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Cochem: good to know

Is Cochem worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. A castle on a vine-covered hill above the Moselle river.

How many days do you need in Cochem?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Cochem?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Summer weekends and wine festivals are busy. Weekdays are calmer.

How do you get to Cochem?

The nearest airport is Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN), about 25 km away. Trains from Koblenz take about 50 minutes along the river.

What is there to see near Cochem?

Nearby hidden places include Trier (58 km), Vianden (72 km) and Mullerthal (74 km).

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