Is Cochem Castle Worth Visiting? Rick Steves was Wrong!
Perched high on the hill over the Moselle River in the picturesque town of Cochem is the beautiful Reichsburg Cochem Castle. Over 100 meters (300ft) above the river surrounded by sloping vineyards the castle is among one of the most picture-perfect of all the castles in Germany. To accompany the beautiful surroundings, the castle has an interesting past and vibrant story dating back nearly 1,000 years. We visited in the late fall and were blown away by the beauty of the area and the castle. In late October the hills flanking both sides of the river were covered in grapevines that had turned bright yellow as they prepared for winter. While Cochem Castle wasn’t at the very top of our must-visit castles in Germany list nor is on Germany’s Romantic Road, it quickly became one of our favorites. Please note you may also see it referred to as Burg Cochem. Here’s everything you need to know when planning a visit to Cochem Castle in Germany. *When looking for the best pri...