Moselle · Riesling · Castle · Wine

Visit Cochem

A fairy-tale town on the Moselle river, crowned by the Reichsburg castle and surrounded by some of Germany's steepest Riesling vineyards.

Author of the image is Dietmar Rabich

About Cochem

A fairy-tale town on the Moselle

Cochem is renowned for its picturesque location on the Moselle river and for its historic architecture. The Reichsburg Cochem, a medieval castle, stands prominently above the town.

Cochem lies in a basin within low mountainous terrain, on the beautiful Mosel river, surrounded by steep terraced vineyards producing world-class Riesling. The town has a population of about 5,200 people.

This website exists in 15 languages — use the flag menu at the top to switch.

Visit Cochem with Expedia.com →

Stay in Cochem

Find a hotel in Cochem

Book on Booking.com
Top things to do

Top 20 tourist attractions in Cochem

01

Reichsburg Cochem

A hilltop castle with fairy-tale towers and sweeping views of the Moselle.

02

Cochem Old Town

Half-timbered houses, narrow lanes and lively cafés along the river.

03

Moselle Promenade

A scenic riverside path perfect for strolling and wine tasting.

04

Bundesbank Bunker Cochem

A Cold War bunker once used to store emergency currency.

05

Winneburg Castle Ruins

Romantic ruins hidden in the hills above Cochem.

Cochem from above

▶ Watch on YouTube
06

Pinnerkreuz Viewpoint

A panoramic lookout reached by chairlift or hiking trail.

07

Moselle Wine Museum

Exhibits on viticulture and the region's famous Riesling wines.

08

Cochem Chairlift

A ride up to Pinnerkreuz with stunning valley views.

09

St. Martin Church

A Catholic parish church with Gothic and baroque elements.

10

Moselle River Cruises

Boat tours offering scenic views of vineyards and castles.

Tripadvisor
Cochem on Tripadvisor →
11

Cochem Market Square

A lively square with historic buildings and fountains.

12

Cochem Rathaus

The town hall, symbol of civic life and local heritage.

13

Reichsburg by night

The fairy-tale castle above the Mosel, magical after dark.

14

Cochem Christmas Market

A festive seasonal market filling the old town with lights and stalls.

15

Cochem City Library

A cultural hub offering exhibitions and programs.

GetYourGuide.com
Find a guide for Cochem →
16

Cochem Sculpture Trail

Outdoor installations connecting art with urban spaces.

17

Wildlife & Leisure Park Klotten

A family park with animals, rides and nature trails.

18

Moselle Vineyards

Terraced vineyards producing world-class Riesling wines.

19

Endert Valley Mills

Historic watermills along a scenic hiking route.

20

Moselle Cycling Route

A popular trail following the river through vineyards and villages.

The “Visit” story — Cremerie de Paris

▶ Watch on YouTube
Useful links

Official & local resources

Visit Europe.com

Visit Europe.comthe official European travel portal

Getting there ✈

Fly in and continue by train or car along the Moselle valley.

Flights to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) →

The "Visit" ecosystem

A regional tourism network / ecosystem

Official or independent websites using the same iconic "Visit Style", listed by distance from Cochem — explore multiple places under the same naming convention and discover other nearby destinations.

Internet came alive in California, the place where the "Visit Phenomenon" started in 1995. If you edit a beautiful "Visit" less than 100 km from Cochem, send an email to y@vb.com so your website can be added here.

The Crown Jewels of Tourism

“Visit” dot com domains add a magical touch of glamour.

“Visit dot com Domains” are for Tourism People like “Crown Jewels” for a King or a Queen. Dot.com domains become extremely valuable when they have something iconic.

This domain “Visit Cochem.com” is part of the Collection of a Media company from Paris.

We believe in “Visit” domains because we live right in the center of a World Fashion Capital. We also believe Cochem is so pretty it would be worth creating a beautiful website.

Soon this website will be enhanced with more content and technology.

If YOU should have a great project for Cochem you need to react now. You can still acquire the domain before time will be put into the development of the Visit Cochem.com site.

A simple, clean .com address is the international entrance point to any successful web project. The domain is also a great asset if you operate an interesting brand from the Cochem region — like a wine estate or a tech firm.

Imagine you put your creativity into a polished “Visit Cochem.com” website — everybody in your city will love you! With a unique dot com visit domain your brand and your internet site can become a “motor” for the entire region.

The “Visit Phenomenon” started in California, where Internet was born. Today “visit style” websites outshine every other Tourism branding pattern — the absolute Gold Standard in modern destination branding.

International Tourists love consistency
— the same easy “Visit” pattern that signals glamour, tech expertise and that is just so easy to remember.

Visit already works for over 1,200 fascinating destinations.

It’s a Visit.com