scenic viewpoint
Calmont Moselschleife
A jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Cochem
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe
About Cochem
Cochem works well as a base: 5 minutes from Klotten, 11km from Mosel Valley Wine Route.
Cochem is in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, with about 5,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Klotten, about 4 km away.
Cochem (German pronunciation: [ˈkɔxm̩] ) is a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Situated on the banks of the Moselle River, it is the administrative seat of the Cochem-Zell district and its largest town with around 5,300 inhabitants. The town is known for its riverside setting, historic old town, and the hilltopRead more
Reichsburg Cochem, which overlooks the Moselle valley.
First mentioned in the Early Middle Ages, Cochem developed as a regional centre of trade and viticulture within the Electorate of Trier. The town suffered significant destruction during the Nine Years' War in 1689 and was later rebuilt.
Cochem is an important centre for tourism in the Moselle wine region, while wine production continues to play a significant role in the local economy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Cochem?
Within an hour or so of Cochem: Calmont Moselschleife (6 km), Beilstein (7 km), Mosel Valley Wine Route (11 km), Eltz Castle (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Cochem?
The nearest famous roads are Mosel Valley Wine Route, Moselle Valley Road (B53) and Route du Vin.
Where is Cochem?
Cochem is in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, about 4 km from Klotten.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,215
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Rheinland-Pfalz
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 50.1451, 7.1638
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
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 Cochem
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
7 km · about 10 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.
11 km · about 20 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.
14 km · about 25 min 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Moselle Valley Road (B53)
A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Nurburgring Paddock Bistro
The cafe overlooking the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife, where motorsport fans watch cars tackle the Green Hell while enjoying coffee and bratwurst.
26 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Ring Boulevard Cafe
A cafe in the Nurburgring Ring Boulevard complex where fans watch lap times on giant screens and spot supercars heading to the Nordschleife tourist drives.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Cochem
- Right hereCalmont MoselschleifeA jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
- Right hereMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
- Right hereGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
- 19 kmMoselle Valley Road (B53)A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
- 39 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.
- 56 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
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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