Cochem is a very picturesque town on the Moselle River in Germany and its most famous landmark is the Cochem Castle (Reichsburg Cochem) hovering over the town from a hill above.
It makes an excellent and easy day trip along the Moselle River from places such as Cologne, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, and the surrounding areas.
Or come down stay the night and enjoy it at a slower pace while seeing other things on the Moselle such as Burg Eltz.
This is what you can see there and why you should definitely try to visit Cochem.
Cochem
Cochem is a medieval town and is perfectly preserved with its medieval buildings in the old town square to see and along small streets.
It’s here you will find cafes and bars to have a drink outside in nicer weather or enjoy the ambience inside during the other times.
Side streets to explore in Cochem.
The main waterfront of Cochem is more modern than the old buildings in the centre but is still absolutely charming.
Cochem Castle
Cochem Castle from now on is the main draw for things to see in Cochem. It towers over the town on a hill and is a must-visit site in the area.
It’s a very historic castle that dates back to the 11th-century.
View onto the Moselle Valley from Cochem Castle.
One great way to see the area is to go on a Moselle River cruise:
Bonus – Burg Eltz (Eltz Castle)
Burg Eltz is another one of the castles in the Moselle Valley that should be visited if you have the time.
It’s not so far from Cochem so can be added on as part of the day trip. We arrived late and it was closed already but we did manage to hike in the nearby woods and see it from the outside.
It’s actually regarded as one of the best castles in Germany to visit.
If you are not going on your own transport and are in Germany you can book a tour there from Frankfurt:
Moselle Valley
The Moselle Valley should be on anyone’s itinerary if in that part of Germany or nearby countries and makes an excellent day trip.
Another great historic city by the Moselle Valley is Trier, which I also stopped at to have a look around on the same day as visiting Cochem.
In Trier, you can see medieval buildings and ancient Roman ruins. The Trier Cathedral is particularly impressive and dates to the 11th-century.
Read: The 30 best castles in Germany to visit.
If you don’t visit Cochem on a day trip and decide to spend the night you can find places to stay in Cochem here.
Be sure to take travel insurance before any travels you do. I use World Nomads Travel Insurance (get a quote with that link).
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