scenic viewpoint
Calmont Moselschleife
A jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe
Cochem works well as a base: 5 minutes from Klotten, 11km from Mosel Valley Wine Route.
Cochem is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 5,215, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cochem 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 Cochem to your route.
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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Cochem is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.1451 latitude, 7.1638 longitude.
Cochem has a population of approximately 5,215 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
A jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
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
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
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
One of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
22 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
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
A legendary trackside bar and cafe at the Nurburgring where racers and enthusiasts have gathered for decades to swap stories from the Nordschleife.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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
April to October
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