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Bernkastel-Kues

Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe

About Bernkastel-Kues

Bernkastel-Kues works well as a base: 10 minutes from Longkamp, 27km from Mosel Valley Wine Route.

Bernkastel-Kues is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 6,880, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bernkastel-Kues sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bernkastel-Kues to your route.

About Bernkastel-Kues

Bernkastel-Kues (German pronunciation: [ˌbɛʁnkastl̩ˈkuːs] ) is a town on the Middle Mosel in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is well-known for its winegrowing. The town is a state-recognized health resort (Erholungsort), seat of the Verbandsgemeinde of Bernkastel-Kues and

Read more birthplace of one of the most famous German polymaths, the medieval churchman and philosopher Nikolaus von Kues (Cusanus).

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Where is Bernkastel-Kues located?

Bernkastel-Kues is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.9160 latitude, 7.0766 longitude.

What is the population of Bernkastel-Kues?

Bernkastel-Kues has a population of approximately 6,880 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
6,880
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Rheinland-Pfalz
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.9160, 7.0766

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Bernkastel-Kues

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Geierlay Suspension Bridge

One of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.

19 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Calmont Moselschleife

A jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Beilstein

The 'Sleeping Beauty of the Mosel': a pocket-sized wine village of stacked medieval houses beneath the Metternich castle ruin, with Riesling terraces rising straight from the ferry landing.

25 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Reichsburg Cochem

A neo-Gothic hilltop castle lords over the wine town of Cochem and a sweeping bend of the Moselle River.

26 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Mosel Valley Wine Route

One of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.

27 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Porta Nigra

The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Eltz Castle

A medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle River, still owned by the same family that built it 850 years ago.

37 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Cafe Pistenklause

A legendary trackside bar and cafe at the Nurburgring where racers and enthusiasts have gathered for decades to swap stories from the Nordschleife.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Bernkastel-Kues

  • 19 kmGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
  • 20 kmCalmont MoselschleifeA jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
  • 27 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
  • 54 kmUpper Middle Rhine ValleyA UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
  • 57 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
  • 59 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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