Reichsburg Cochem
A neo-Gothic castle perched on a vineyard hill, with spires overlooking a bend of the Moselle. It is one of Germany's most photogenic castles.
The castle was built around 1100. French troops burned it in 1689, and between 1868 and 1877 the Berlin merchant Ravené rebuilt it in neo-Gothic style, creating the fairy-tale silhouette of towers seen today. Visits require a guided tour of about 40 minutes (English tours available). The tour covers the Knights' Hall, the hunting room and the richly decorated dining room. From the walls, you can look out over the old town of Cochem and the vineyards of the river valley. Entry costs about 9 euros. It is about a 15–20 minute uphill walk from the old town, and a small tourist train runs in summer. At midday in peak season it gets crowded, so arrive in the morning. The castle sometimes hosts medieval knights' dinners.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (mid-March to early November; limited hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Cochem Old Town & Moselle Promenade
- Historic Mustard Mill Cochem
- Cochem Chairlift & Pinnerkreuz
- Bundesbank Bunker Cochem
- Wild- und Freizeitpark Klotten
- Ediger-Eller & Kreuzkapelle
- Bremm Moselle Loop & Calmont
- Beilstein