Things To Do
Great local food
Weinhaus Hieronimi GmbH - Our favorite wine tasting room! Great selection , snacks, and tasting experience Ristorante & Pizzeria Castello - One of the best meals in town. Amazing Italian food, good wine list. Restaurant zum Onkel Willi - Delicious german food
Wine tastings and winery visits
The Mosel is the home of the best Reisling wines in the world, and you will find many other local german varieties to sample as well. Don't be shy! Tip: Along the promenade and old town you’ll find many small wine cellars and tasting rooms — ideal for sampling Mosel Rieslings over conversations and views.
Mosel-Wein-Express
A fun scenic train ride around Cochem that’s a great way to learn about the town and get your bearings.
Panoramic Moselle River Cruise
Day river cruises from Cochem on the Moselle River offer stunning views of Reichsburg Castle, vineyards, and charming towns, with options like 1-hour panoramic tours or longer trips to nearby Beilstein or Koblenz. The sunset tours offer breathtaking views!
Daytrip to visit Burg Eltz Castle
One of Germany’s best preserved and beautiful castles. You can either drive 1.5 hours from Cochem or take a train/public transit and take a short hike up to the enterance of the castle. The views are worth it!
Take the Cochemer Sesselbahn chairlift
Ride the scenic chairlift up for panoramic views overlooking the castle and town. Stop in at the cafe at the top for a drink and snack while you soak up the gorgeous scenic view.