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Bernkastel-Kues

Welcome to Bernkastel-Kues, a charming town nestled in the heart of Germany's stunning Moselle Valley. Known for its picture-perfect vineyards and half-timbered houses, this fairy tale destination is a wine lover's paradise. Explore the medieval marketplace, indulge in local delicacies, and don't forget to visit the iconic Burg Landshut castle for breathtaking views. Prost!

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Landmark

Market Square

Town square in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany.

Landmark4.5/5

Princastellum

A stone tower rises above the Moselle valley at this castle ruin outside Bernkastel-Kues. The walking route climbs through vineyards and passes a waterfall on its way up.

Culture4.4/5

St. Nikolaus-Hospital / Cusanusstift

This historic hospital and almshouse in Bernkastel-Kues has a cellar of wines from local vineyards. You pour from numbered bottles yourself.

Drink4.6/5

Weingut Dr. Loosen

Bernkastel-Kues winery with tasting tables set among shelves of wine. Tastings compare Mosel wines from different villages and styles.

Eat4.5/5

Burg Landshut

Welcome to Burg Landshut, the fairytale castle atop a hill in Bernkastel-Kues! This enchanting gem offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Moselle River and surrounding vineyards. Explore the charming historic rooms, climb the tower to feel like a knight or princess, and don't miss the delightful restaurant for a royal feast. A must-see for history buffs and dreamers alike!

Landmark4.8/5

Market Place

Timber-framed houses crowd around this Bernkastel-Kues market square, with shops and restaurants at street level. The crooked house stands among them.

Eat4.7/5

Weingut Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler

Bernkastel-Kues winery with Riesling tastings and a cellar tour. Hosts talk you through the wines as you taste.

Eat$$$4.7/5

Schützenhaus

Bernkastel-Kues hilltop bistro with indoor and outdoor seating and a fenced play area for children. From the terrace, you look out over the town.

Cafe$$4.2/5

Café Hansen

Eat4.7/5

Wein & Tafelhaus

Welcome to the whimsical Wein & Tafelhaus in Trittenheim, Germany! Situated along the picturesque Moselpromenade, this charming spot offers a delightful mix of wine and food experiences. Sip on regional wines while indulging in delicious German delicacies. With its cozy ambiance and scenic views, Wein & Tafelhaus is a must-visit for any adventurous traveler craving a unique taste of Germany.

Eat$$$4.4/5

Brauhaus Kloster Machern

Stays

Stay$$$4.3/5

Hotel Doctor Weinstube

Dating from the 17th century, this family-run hotel in Bernkastel-Kues offers free Wi-Fi and a traditional restaurant. It lies a 5-minute walk from the ruins of the Burg Landshut Castle. The individually furnished rooms of the Hotel Doctor Weinstube come with satellite TV. The entire hotel was renovated in 2013. A varied breakfast buffet is available each morning. The restaurant offers regional specialities and fine local wines. Guests are welcome to dine in the peaceful inner courtyard during the summer. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays! The Doctor Weinstube Hotel also features a sauna. The River Moselle is a 2-minute walk away. Please note that the restaurant will be closed from 02.01.2025 until and including 02.04.2025.

Stay$$$$4/5

Hotel Bären

Situated in the historic wine growing town of Bernkastel-Kues Hotel Bären is directly by the scenic River Mosel. The family run hotel offers free WiFi access. Each of the rooms at the hotel comes equipped with a private bathroom with shower. A fresh breakfast is available each morning at Hotel Bären. A further selection of restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walking distance of the accommodation. Popular activities in the surrounding area include hiking and cycling. The historic Bernkastel-Kues market place is 400 metres away. It is 16 km from Hotel Bären to the A1 motorway and 25 km to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport.

Stay4.8/5

Haus Jungenwald

This bed-and-breakfast near the Moselle has comfortable beds and hosts who tailor breakfast to each guest.

Stay4.7/5

Lifestyle Resort Zum Kurfürsten

Bernkastel-Kues resort hotel with a fireplace beside the pool. The spa runs like a maze, so guests get a map at check-in.

Stay4.2/5

Hotel Römischer Kaiser

This riverside Bernkastel-Kues hotel has upstairs windows that open fully and a breakfast buffet.

Stay$$$4.6/5

Rieslingweingut Erben Karl Dillinger

Things To Do
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For the love of Riesling - Mosel Wine tour

Bookable direct @ Grape Escapes Germany Germany has been in the wine game since the Romans first planted vines along the steep slate slopes of the Mosel. Take a Grape Escape to the magical world of Riesling. Taste a mix of globally acclaimed and boutique family managed vineyards with heart and soul, showing great examples of how German wine traditions produce some of the best-respected Mosel wines in the world. During personal tastings there will be many opportunities to swirl, sniff and slurp RIESLING ( the star of the show ) in all its glory and variations from bone DRY to late harvest Riesling coming from the different soils of blue, red and grey quartzite slate. We might even find some special German Pinot Spätburgunder and cracking Sparkling along the way. I believe in open minds and open wines. It can be that more thirsty winelovers will want to join. More the merrier! Please state if you prefer your tour private. an additional fee maybe required based on seasonal demand.

$451.73

5/5

Private Tour to Burg Eltz and Moselle Valley with Wine Tasting

Visit the enchanting Burg Eltz, one of Europe's most stunning castles nestled in the Moselle Valley, on this personalized private tour. Your guide will meet you at a location of your choice and escort you to Burg Eltz for a captivating guided tour. Continue your adventure through charming Moselle towns like Cochem and Beilstein, where you can explore quaint streets and indulge in a regional lunch or coffee & cake. The tour includes a visit to the steepest vineyard in Europe, capped off with a private wine tasting featuring the renowned Moselle Riesling, ensuring a memorable experience tailored to your special wishes & preferences. - Private excursion with hotel pick-up and drop-off - Guided tour of Burg Eltz and its interior - Picturesque towns of Cochem & Beilstein with time for lunch or coffee & cake - Europe's steepest vineyard - Private wine tasting in a prestigious winery - Competent and entertaining driver guide - In-depth information on the history, viticulture & way of life

$799.40

5/5

7 h

Private Tour of Berg Eltz and Mosel with Lunch Included

*currently my Listing has a technical glitch - showing not bookable : please reach Out direct to Grape Escapes Germany Travel like a prince or princess visiting Berg Eltz and taste Riesling the king of white wines and see the green countryside of Germany. From Frankfurt, and the Autobahn it’s about 1.5 hr drive through some stunning green countryside on our way to Eltz castle, considered “the most beautiful castle in Europe”, a “fairy tale in stone” A charming castle situated near the Mosel for 900 years. Eltz takes you back to the Middle Ages, with a fabulous treasury and unspoilt forrest surroundings. After a tour, and many castle steps you will be hungry & thirsty. So we will head to the Mosel valley to a charming village for lunch at a wine tavern. you can try authentic schnitzel or seasonal products. After lunch we will visit a boutique winemaker to learn about Mosel wine and taste man Rieslings. We will visit vineyards offering some magical views for a picture. Cheers!

$497.48

4.8/5

2 h

Mosel Organic Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour in Reil

Join a local winemaker to discover the art of organic grape cultivation, explore the secrets of sustainable winemaking, and enjoy a tasting of handcrafted organic wines

$28.59

4.3/5

9 h

Bicycle Picnic Boat Tour with E Bike from to Traben Trarbach

Experience a picture book landscape by bike along the Moselle. In Traben-Trarbach you will receive a picnic basket with delicious delicacies and drinks. From there, you will drive under your own direction with a tour map along the Moselle via Wolf to Bernkastel-Kues. Certainly you will find a nice place for your picnic in nature right on the Moselle. After having a picnic and looking at Bernkastel, take the “White Fleet” with lock passage back to Traben-Trarbach. Enjoy the beautiful views from the ship of the idyllic Moselle villages and the vineyards. At the end of your tour you will go to a beautiful winery where you can drink a glass of wine and receive a bottle of wine as a gift per person. There is certainly still time to explore Traben Trarbach for yourself. Stroll through the beautiful shopping town with its many cafes and wine bars.

$124.66

3.7/5

2 h 30 mins

Wine Tasting in the Winery in Kröv

Take the opportunity to experience a wine tasting directly at the winemaker's, so you gain a new perspective on the product wine and can understand our passion behind the drink.

$11.44

3.5/5

8 h

Bicycle Picnic Boat Tour from to Bernkastel Kues Private Tour

Experience a picture book landscape by bike along the Moselle. In Bernkastel-Kues, bicycles are available in the morning. The route takes you to Traben. On the way, the wine shop has put together a picnic basket with delicious delicacies and drinks. Enjoy nature directly on the Moselle. In the afternoon, the boat will take you back to Bernkastel with your bike and a lock passage from Traben. Here you will visit the wine shop in the Wine Cultural Centre. There is also 1 glass of wine of your choice to taste and 1 bottle of wine per person as a gift. There is certainly still time to explore Bernkastel itself. Stroll through the beautiful shopping town with its many cafes and wine bars.

$124.66

2.5/5

6 h 30 mins

Bicycle Picnic Boat Tour from to Cochem Private Tour

Experience a picture book landscape by bike along the Moselle. In Cochem, bicycles are available in the morning. The route takes you directly (10 km) or over the Senheimer Bridge (23 km) to Beilstein, the “sleeping beauty” of the Moselle. We have put together a picnic basket with delicious delicacies and drinks on the way. Enjoy nature directly on the Moselle. In the early afternoon, the ship will take you back to Cochem with your bike and a lock passage from Beilstein. Here our winemaker awaits you for wine tasting. There are 3 samples of your choice and 1 bottle of wine per person as a present. There is still time to explore Cochem itself. Visit the Reichsburg Cochem, take the cable car to the Pinnerkreuz or stroll through the beautiful shopping town with its many cafés and wine bars.

$113.22

5 h 30 mins

By canoe to the winemaker from to Cochem Private Tour

In the morning you will be picked up in Cochem and taken to Ernst, where the team of Moselle canoeists will be waiting for you. After a briefing, paddle nine kilometres downstream past Valwig, the Brauselay and the Reichsburg to Klotten. The journey time is about 1.5 hours, breaks are possible flexibly. In Klotten you leave the boats, and the Moselle team takes care of their collection. Directly opposite, a wine-grower's plate with a soup of wine awaits you in the winery. You can stay as long as you like and order a taxi individually. Enjoy the evening overlooking the Moselle and the memories of this unforgettable tour.

$113.22

8 h

Wine experience hike from Bernkastel Kues Private Tour

You start your tour from Bernkastel by boat towards Kröv. Along the way you can view and enjoy the picturesque landscape. Once in Kröv, you will then go from the ship to an ostrich farm just a few minutes walk away. There you can expect a delicious tarte flambée classic or vegetarian as lunch. After this refreshment, the winemaker (in) will pick you up and guide you through the village and vineyards of Kröv to the winery. All sorts of interesting things are told about the place, the winegrowing and the region. At the winery you can get more information about the Moselle wine, where you can taste the delicious drops. In good spirits, we return to the pier and the ship will take you back to Bernkastel.

$101.78

5 h

Wine experience hike from - to Cochem Tour

You start your tour from Cochem by boat to Bruttig. Again firm ground underfoot you can reach the winery in about 6 minutes on foot. Once there, the master vintner welcomes you. He walks with you through the nearby vineyards where you will learn all about the land & people and of course the wine growing. Once back at the winery, you will receive a small wine tasting with a hearty winemaker's vesper. Boosted by the food, you will taste a few more glasses of wine. You are welcome to linger in the ostrich farm and have a drink until the bus transfer picks you up and takes you back to Cochem.

$101.78

6 h 30 mins

Bicycle Picnic Boat Tour from to Zell Private Tour

Experience a picture book landscape by bike along the Moselle. In Zell, bicycles are available in the morning. After picking up your picnic basket, the route leads you to Traben. We have put together a picnic basket with delicious delicacies and drinks on the way. Enjoy nature directly on the Moselle. In the early afternoon, the ship will take you back to Zell with your bike and a lock passage from Traben. Here awaits our winemaker. There is a glass of wine to taste and a bottle of wine per person. Afterwards there is still time to explore Zell itself.

$108.64

5 h 30 mins

Boat and wagon ride from to Bernkastel

Around late morning, it’s time to “line up” – by boat you’ll be heading to a beautiful Moselle town in around 20 minutes. After a short walk you can enjoy a hearty snack with ham, salami, cheese, tomato mozzarella, potato salad and bread. Well fortified, you start with a winemaker on a wagon ride through the vineyards. Enjoy magnificent views of the Moselle Valley and taste about five wines directly on board. Along the way you will learn interesting facts about wine growing. After the return journey by tarpaulin car, the ship will take you back to Bernkastel relaxed.

$131.52

6 h 30 mins

Bicycle Picnic Boat Tour from to Zell

Experience a picture book landscape by bike along the Moselle. In Zell, bicycles are available in the morning. After picking up your picnic basket, the route leads you to Traben. We have put together a picnic basket with delicious delicacies and drinks on the way. Enjoy nature on your picnic blanket directly on the Moselle. In the early afternoon, the ship will take you back to Zell with your bike and a lock passage from Traben. Here awaits our winemaker. There is a glass of wine to taste and a bottle of wine per person. Afterwards there is still time to explore Zell itself.

$108.64

4 h 30 mins

Ship and wagon ride Bullay Zell

You start your tour by boat from Bullay to Zell. There, the winemaker awaits you with his wagon for a convivial and cheerful ride through the vineyards. The route leads through the vineyards. Experience breathtaking views of the Moselle Valley. Be enchanted by the landscape and enjoy the magic of the vineyards. On the way, the winemaker will tell you everything you need to know about wine and wine growing. Along the way there is much to know about the vineyards. There is also delicious Moselle wine, water and apple juice spoon. The planned wagon ride ends again in Zell where you take the ship back to Bullay. Arriving back in Bullay, the Moselle Wine Bistro awaits you for tarte flambée. On the afternoon tour, start eating tarte flambée.

$113.22

Fairytale Lanes Self-Audio Guided Tour at Bernkastel-Kues

Explore the charming streets of Bernkastel-Kues on a self-guided walking tour that combines history, fun, and interactive challenges. With a clear map and audio stories at 10 key stops, you can discover the town's delightful timber-framed buildings and fairytale lanes at your own pace. Engage with quizzes that unlock fun facts, making the experience both educational and entertaining. Perfect for solo adventurers or groups, this tour is available in any weather and can be enjoyed anytime within a 6-month validity period. - Self-guided tour covering 1 km with 10 interactive quizzes - Audio stories and a smart map for easy navigation - Enjoy at your own pace without the pressure of a group - Ideal for individuals or teams; headphones optional for audio enjoyment