A weekend trip to Cochem Germany

Our road trips through Europe takes us to Cochem, Germany. Cochem is a beautiful castle town known for its scenic location along the Mosel river.

Rated as one of the prettiest villages in Germany, Cochem is one of the top tourist attractions when visiting the Mosel river valley.

On the blog I will share the top things to do on a weekend trip to Cochem Germany, so you plan your visit to the one of the most charming towns in the Mosel River valley.

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How to get to Cochem Germany

Cochem is located along the Mosel river in Rhineland-Palatinate Germany.

The best way to get to Cochem is by car, the drive getting into the town is just so amazing!

You can also get here by train and make a stop at the Cochem Hauptbanhof. From there, you can easily walk to Cochem’s city center.

Top things to do in Cochem Germany

On your visit to the Mosel Region of Germany, you will find lots of fun things to do.

One of the best things to do in Cochem Germany is a cruise along the Mosel river, exploring all the fairytale castles nestled along the Mosel Valley.

Cochem is also the perfect place for some outdoor adventures. You can go on a a scenic hike along the Mosel river valley, or take a bike ride along the beautiful grapevine covered hills.

The Mosel region is also known for their wines, which makes it the perfect place to go on a wine tasting tour.

Visit the Reichsburg Cochem Castle

One of Cochem Germany’s main attraction is of course it’s castle.

The Reichsburg Cochem castle is one of the most beautiful castles in Germany, and I highly recommend you take a tour on your visit to Cochem.

Our tour of Cochem castle was the highlight of our visit to this charming town on the Mosel region.

How to get to Cochem Castle

There are a few options to get to Cochem castle. You can either get to the castle on foot, which is totally doable with kids, or take the shuttle up.

I suggest walking up to the Castle so you can enjoy the beautiful scene getting up. If walking up is not for you, then the shuttle is the next best thing.

Where to purchase tickets to Cochem Castle

We purchased our tickets to Cochem Castle at the gift shop right at the entrance to the castle. Guided tours in English are offered daily during the summer at hourly intervals starting at 10:30, with the last tour at 4:30.

Tours are offered from mid-March to November and costs 6 euros for adults, 3 euros for children 6-17, while kids under 6 are free.

Your timed entry ticket takes you on a guided tour of the castle and the grounds. If you’re short on time, you can explore some parts of the castle grounds, or visit the gift shop for some souvenirs.

Reichsburg Cochem Castle Tour

I highly recommend taking the tour of Cochem Castle. Not only was it a fun tour, but very informative as well. We learned so much about Cochem castles history, and the guide was very knowledgeable.

Built around the 11th century, Cochem castle has seen its fair share of wars and has been completely destroyed and left in ruins up until 1868.

This beautifully restored castle truly feels like you’ve stepped back in time. Everything, including the furnishings were carefully collected by the Ravené family, who used it as their summer residence at the time.

Our Cochem castle tour lasts about 40 minutes which was enough time, especially with kids. Our little one enjoyed this tour so much, but if your weary about taking a tour with your kiddos, you can still visit the castle grounds. There is also a gift shop and a restaurant at the castle.

For more on our Castle adventures in Europe click here.

Take a stroll through the streets of Cochem

A stroll along the streets of Cochem is the best itinerary for the day, especially if you only have one day in Cochem Germany.

The winding cobblestone streets and charming little storefronts will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a fairytale!

One of the best things to do after sightseeing Cochem Germany is to just sit in one of the cafes, and just enjoy the beautiful scenery around you.

Go in search of the Medieval City Gates

On your sightseeing tour of Cochem, make sure to look out for the town’s old Medieval city gates. 

One in particular is the Endert gate Tower, with its adjoining Guard House dating back to 1332, and Martins Gate that was built a few years later. 

Both gates served as a passage into the city, and are the last few of the remaining town walls.

Stroll along the Moselpromenade 

One of the best things to do in Cochem is a stroll along the Moselpromenade. Take in the amazing views of the castle and town while you stroll along the river promenade on both sides of the river.

You can even relax in one of the benches and watch the swans swim by, or visit one of the playgrounds in the area and let the kids have a little fun. 

There are also lots of cafes and restaurants along the river. Grab some refreshments and just admire the views.

I hope this Cochem Germany travel guide inspires you to book that trip to Germany. It’s such a picturesque city in Germany, with it’s scenic location along the Mosel river.

Cochem’s fairytale setting along grapevine covered hills made for one memorable trip. Cochem is also a great base for cruises along the Mosel River.

There are so many fairytale castles and villages to explore by boat, and is the perfect itinerary when visiting the Mosel Region of Germany.

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Read our blog “Discover Beilstein,Germany in one day” for more on the cruise and a visit to Beilstein.

Another fun day trip from Cochem Germany is the Burg Eltz Caslte. Read about our visit to this authentic castle in Germany here.

Where to stay in Cochem Germany

During our weekend visit to Cochem Germany, we were lucky enough to snag a room at Apartment Haus Daniela.

This hotel in Cochem was the perfect stay, with the castle located across the hotel! Every morning as we awake, we are greeted with the most amazing castle views!

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