Traced back to the medieval era, Burg Thurant is surrounded by vineyards and overlooks nearby towns. Archbishop battles, medieval torture devices and finally a peace treaty are some of its true stories that bring people to explore its once glorious past.
Rising 100 meters (330 foot) above the scenic Moselle River, Reichsburg Cochem is a towering medieval period castle perched atop a hill. Originally, its purpose was to collect a toll from each passing shop, now it's serves as a popular tourist destination in the area. Its unique combination of neo-gothic architecture with remnants of Romanesque design stands testament to the many hands it changed over the centuries. Reichsburg Cochem also provides interesting tours for the whole family. Check out the tour timings on the website.
During the Cold War, Germany hoarded a lot of currency at a hidden location in Cochem. This secret bunker built by the Deutsche Bundesbank could also shelter 80 civilians in the event of a crisis and included a radio room, sleeping rooms, and several working rooms. Today, it functions as a major tourist attraction and a museum, offering tours by the hour. A tour of this fabled bunker with a knowledgeable guide is like a trip back in time. However, the timings vary according to season.
Located by the Moselle River, the Dr.Pauly Bergweiler Winery is one of the best places for a wine tasting tour. The family owned estate was transformed into a winery by Dr.Pauly Bergweiler in the year 1959. Today, the winery's focus is on making excellent quality wines made from low-yields and carefully selected grapes. Visitors can tour the winery and also try their award-winning Riesling wines.
A fun place to be especially for children, Wild- und Erlebnispark Daun is a great choice for family outings. The park features a drive-through, allowing visitors to witness the natural beauty and wildlife which thrives here, along with a petting zoo and playground.
Basilika St. Kastor is a quaint church that was built by the bishop of Trier. The church has a picturesque architecture and with intriguing interiors. The place is best known for being the site where the famed treaty was signed which divided the Carolingian Empire. Inside you can find old relics, epitaphs of bishops, inscriptions and so on.
The WeinMuseum Schlagkamp is believed to be one of the biggest museums of its kind. The museum has over 10,000 interesting exhibits spanning across three levels. In the wine cellar, you will learn about the wine-making procedures and get to see a variety of barrels. The old Kelterhaus has a variety of interesting items related to wines, of course. In the old ballroom, you can enjoy a glass of premium wine. Children are welcomed to the museum as well and are served grape juice instead of the wines.
Dating from the 18th century, this winery has accumulated a large number of loyal customers owing to its quality wines. Weingut Scheidgen is located amid the idyllic environs of Hammerstein, and boasts acres and acres of sprawling vineyards which produce some of the best variants of Chardonnay, Burgundy wine, Pinot Noir and Riesling among others. Take a tour through the estate's cellar and indulge in some tasteful wine to round off your experience.
Josef Bernard-Kieren winery is a great place to sample the good old Riesling or Secco varieties, or try some of that fruity and dry wines for a new experience. Surrounded by brick walls, cobbled lanes and green shrubs, the wine bar is particularly charming, and finds a lot of visitors, who sip and savor the brews here.
Dr. Ernst Loosen’s is a passionate wine maker producing a selection of quality wines from the finest grapes in his vineyard. The wines are 100% pure as they meet the ISO food safety and environmental standards of producing and distributing the wines. Visitors are welcome to take a vineyard tour and also indulge in wine tasting sessions.
Located by the Moselle River, the Dr.Pauly Bergweiler Winery is one of the best places for a wine tasting tour. The family owned estate was transformed into a winery by Dr.Pauly Bergweiler in the year 1959. Today, the winery's focus is on making excellent quality wines made from low-yields and carefully selected grapes. Visitors can tour the winery and also try their award-winning Riesling wines.
Martin Schömann winery is unmissable, surrounded by green slopes, covered with vineyards, and the winery itself being a two-storied house. Visit the winery for a tasting session with food pairings, as the owner himself will guide you through his process and talk wine. Riesling, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc are the regional favorites.