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About Cochem

Though it is located in the Rhineland-Palatinate of Germany, picturesque Cochem can actually be found on the Moselle River, on the opposite bank to the port of BernKastel. It is a popular port of call on Moselle river cruise itineraries and also on more extensive itineraries which explore numerous ports of call along the Moselle, Rhine and Main rivers. The town has roots which extend as far back as Celtic and Roman times and was first historically documented in 886. It was granted town rights in 1332 and its fortifications, which can still be seen today, were then built. It’s been stricken with the plague, besieged, conquered and reconstructed over the years but has survived it all and today is a key place for Moselle river cruisers to explore.

Exploring Cochem

The town itself is wonderfully scenic and its beautiful architecture is an attraction in itself, meaning that a walking tour is a great way to spend the morning. The town’s focal point and its most popular attraction, however, is the imposing Reichsburg Castle, which surveys the village below from its lofty hilltop perch. The views from the top of both the Moselle and the town are worth the trek on their own but a guided tour of the castle is of great value and offers some fascinating insights into its history.

Another popular architectural attraction in Cochem is the Catholic Church of St Martin, a beautiful medieval place of worship with an onion-domed tower – quite unusual for Catholic churches in this area of Europe – and some beautiful modern stained glass installations. The Rathaus, or Town Hall, is a charming timber-framed delight and another popular attraction, dating back to Renaissance times, while the Enderttor – once a tavern of somewhat ill repute – is today one of the town’s most popular landmarks and certainly a much safer and enjoyable place to visit, and the beer’s excellent too.

For the ultimate view of both the river and the town, be sure to take a trip on the Cochemer Sesselbahn or Cochem chairlift, which is a thoroughly enjoyable and scenic ride to the top of a nearby hill. There’s a café at the summit if you feel like enjoying a drink or a snack while taking in the view, as well as a trail which eventually leads to the neighbouring Klotten Wildlife Park, which is around 30-minute walk away.

Cochem tips

If you’re in search of a souvenir, stoneware bottles of various sizes containing Mosel wine are a popular choice, while if you’re in need of a bite to eat, the town boasts an impressive choice of high-quality eateries for its size.

Cochem Itineraries

Cochem

Discover the Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle

2 sailing dates July 2023 to August 2023
14 Nights From Frankfurt, to Switzerland , Basel
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Strasbourg

Discover the Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle

2 sailing dates June 2023 to August 2023
14 Nights From Basel, Switzerland to , Frankfurt
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Mainz

Charming Castles & Vineyards from Basel

6 sailing dates April 2023 to September 2024
7 Nights From Basel, Switzerland to Germany , Mainz

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Mainz

Charming Castles & Vineyards from Frankfurt

6 sailing dates May 2023 to October 2024
7 Nights From Frankfurt, to Switzerland , Basel

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Breisach

Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets from Basel

1 sailing date December 2023
7 Nights From Basel, Switzerland to , Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Hoorn

Grand Rhine & Moselle - Amsterdam To Basel

1 sailing date April 2023
17 Nights From Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Switzerland , Basel
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Koblenz

Berlin & Legendary Rhine & Moselle from Berlin

1 sailing date July 2023
9 Nights From Berlin, Germany, to Bernkastel
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Bernkastel

Splendors Of The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound)

8 sailing dates May 2023 to December 2023
10 Nights From Basel, Switzerland to , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Trier

Rhine & Moselle Summer Escapes (Northbound)

1 sailing date June 2023
5 Nights From Trier, Germany to , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Cochem

Rhine & Moselle Summer Escapes (southbound)

1 sailing date June 2023
5 Nights From Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Germany , Trier
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Amsterdam

Splendors Of The Rhine & Moselle (Southbound)

9 sailing dates April 2023 to December 2023
10 Nights From Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Strasbourg
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Koln

Spectacular Danube Holiday - Basel To Amsterdam

1 sailing date December 2023
10 Nights From Basel, Switzerland to , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Amsterdam

Vineyards, Castles & Masterpieces

1 sailing date October 2023
15 Nights From Basel, Switzerland to , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Cochem

Romantic Rhine & Moselle - Amsterdam to Basel

15 sailing dates April 2023 to September 2024
14 Nights From Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Switzerland , Basel

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Traben Trarbach

Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle

2 sailing dates June 2023 to August 2023
7 Nights From Cologne, Germany to Cologne
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Dusseldorf

Romantic Rhineland

4 sailing dates June 2023 to October 2023
7 Nights From Konigswinter, to Konigswinter
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Speyer

The Rhine and Moselle

3 sailing dates June 2023 to September 2023
13 Nights From Cologne, Germany to Cologne
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Bernkastel

Romantic Rhine & Moselle with Switzerland

8 sailing dates May 2023 to August 2024
18 Nights From Zurich, to Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koln

Rhine and Moselle River for Solo from Cologne

2 sailing dates November 2023 to October 2024
7 Nights From Cologne, Germany to Cologne
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Rudesheim

Europe's Rivers & Castles -Nuremberg to Luxembourg

11 sailing dates April 2023 to November 2024
7 Nights From Nuremberg, Germany to , Luxembourg

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