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Town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Cochem is a traditional German town with half-timbered houses and an exceptionally scenic location on the Mosel river in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The town is home to about 5,700 people, and has and a population of 8,700 in a 7 km radius.
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The historical mustard mill, built around 1810, is the last one of its kind in Europe. Mustard miller Wolfgang Steffens produces various types of outstanding gourmet mustard according to choice, time-honoured recipes and processes at one of the oldest mustard mills in Europe, established in 1810.
Schloss Reichsburg
At a high elevation, it overlooks the area, dominates the town, and is an impressive feature. A restored 10th-century ruin, the result is a mixture of styles that make it a pleasant and interesting building.
Wine cellars tour and tasting
Chairlift
From there you may enjoy the very best view of the castle, the Mosel-valley and its surroundings. From the top of the mountain you can take several hiking-paths or spend some time in the restaurant with a perfect view on the castle.
Take a tour with the small street-train. The tours starts on a regular basis in the centre. The ride takes about 30 minutes and costs €4 for adults and €2for children.
The flower-bedecked Moselle promenade is a lovely place for a stroll, and there are plenty of benches when you're ready for a break.
All along the Mosel there are bike paths. A day's hire costs about €8 a day. To rent a bicycle you need to show a valid ID and leave a €20 deposit per bicycle. Fahrrad = bicycle in German Fahrradverleih = bicycle rental.
Golf complex featuring 18 holes, 9 hole (executive) course, clubhouse, restaurants and vacation houses.
hotel and restaurant
Dates from the 14th century?" Local theme, price: US$11–20
Local theme.
Fleischerei-Gaststätte.
Top gourmet restaurant
Mexican and International.
Restaurant, sunny terrace.
Organizes tasting from his own vineyard and from a vast collection.
Vinothek and Weinstube (wine bar) with a terrace overlooking the Mosel. Wine by the glass and traditional home cooked meals from the vintner's kitchen.
Winebar in a historic building where you can taste all the wines they produce on their vineyard in Ernst. Bottled wine, liquers and brandy, homemade marmelades, vinegars and many items related to wine.
A small winery in the heart of town run by Rolf and Erika Haxel. Wine tasting in a relaxing courtyard in the shadow of vine-plants. Also offers classic Rieslingsekt in dry or brût.
A funky pub, good conversation, live music at night. Besides beer they serve cocktails, not famous for their food or wine. A few internet terminals.
On the river-edge in Cond near the pool, recreation center and shopping plaza. Campers, tents, and boat accommodation.
Family camping in the upper town, restaurant/bar, small market, bikes, camping gas.
Hostel
146 beds. Internet Access. Dormitory bed: €21.10
Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, most with balcony overlooking the river, Cochem and the Castle. Sauna/fitness and rec. room, BBQ, free WiFi hotspot.
50 room/apartments, great views of the Mosel, town and the Castle (room 53 has a spectacular vista). Pool, Sauna, leisure center, 4 restaurants, bars, terraces with BBQ's. WiFi access.
49 room/apartments/suites, live webcam, restaurant, bar, lounge, garden terrace, wellness, massages, indoor pool, sauna, steambath, free WiFi access.
40 beds from €50 per person incl. breakfast. Half and full board available. Gourmet restaurant, pool, sauna, solarium. WiFi Hotspot. Free Parking. Wines from Weingut Freiherr von Landenberg (owner).
Nine modern equipped rooms with shower/WC and TV. Parking, garage for cyclists and bikers at disposal.
Souvenir stoneware-bottle with 0.7 litres of Mosel-wine €4.40. smaller size 0.5 litre; €3.30. Wine tasting and many other local items.
Artisan Butcher Shop
Fine meats, wursts, delicatessen for more than 150 years. Chef/Owner: Seigfried Schmitz.
Frau Gansen
Large range of bakery products, natural breads, bio-products.
By car
Cochem is between Trier and Koblenz.
By plane
By train and local bus
IC trains, (Koblenz-Saarbrücken). The train travels mostly along the left bank of the river Mosel. The train-station of Cochem is in the east-end of the town, less than 500 meters from the center.
You can easily walk all through town and the districts of Cond and Sehl in a very short time. On the other hand the climb to the Castle and the upper town is quite steep.
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