Accommodation in Cochem

Cochem an der Mosel: Übernachten unter der Reichsburg

Few silhouettes on the Moselle are as famous as Cochem's: the Reichsburg castle towers above the vineyards, with half-timbered houses, wine taverns and the riverside promenade crowding below. Whoever sleeps here lives in the middle of one of Germany's most romantic river landscapes.

Cochem's hotel scene is family-run. Houses like the Union Hotel Cochem and the Moselstern Hotel Triton lie a few steps from the water, while guesthouses like the Pension Dapper and the Haus Rossi offer quieter spots in the side lanes. Many hosts are winemakers themselves or closely tied to the surrounding estates – a wine tasting is almost part of the stay in Cochem.

From Cochem, the Calmont via ferrata through Europe's steepest vineyard, Eltz Castle and the Geierlay suspension bridge all make easy day trips. Booking directly with the host means no agency commission – and you learn on the side which wine tavern is pouring the host's own Riesling that evening.