Take in the sights of picturesque Cochem and the Moselle Valley aboard a relaxing river cruise. As you cruise down the Moselle River, enjoy amazing views of preserved timbered houses and lush vineyards. Marvel at the majestic sight of Reichsburg Cochem, a 1,000-year-old castle with a storied past perched high above the river on a mighty rock.     Learn about the history of this small town on the banks of the Moselle in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of southwestern Germany. During your trip, the audio commentary will explain all the sights and important town historical events in both German and English.    You are welcome to enjoy snacks and drinks offered a la carte.

Embark on a day trip to Cochem aboard the MS Goldstück. After departure, cruise along the Moselle River towards Cochem. Pass through a lock that raises the boat 5-6 meters. Enjoy the wonderful views of the Moselle Valley area with quaint villages, vineyards, and castles. Admire the views of the Moselle Valley, before arriving in the charming town of Cochem. Around noon, disembark in the town of Cochem and use 2.5 hours of free time to explore the charming streets of the Old Town. Discover the market square and wander amongst the alleys and laneways, admiring the beautiful architecture of the half-timbered houses. Hike up to Cochem Reichsburg for fantastic panoramic vistas of the surrounding area, or choose to take the chairlift. Stop for a drink in one of the numerous wine bars or browse the shops for some local products, before heading back to Alken on the boat.

- This cruise starts in Alken or you can also hopp on in Brodenbach, Löf, Kattenes, Oberfell - The first turning point is near Oberfell into the catchment lake of the lock. - Admire the view of the Moselle Valley with quaint villages, vineyards and castles - The cruise go along Oberfell and Moselkern - The second turning point is Moselkern - After 2 hours you are back at the departure place - During the cruise you get information in german language sometimes also in dutch or english language

"Discover Cochem in a fun and interactive way. This fictional crime case is called ""Bestseller"" and is about a missing author and his unpublished bestseller (book). Follow an in-app game through the city as you solve clues and get closer to figuring out a criminal case. Wander through the heart of the city at your own pace and alongside friends or family. This activity can be played in German language. Start in the center of the area. The address you will see on your booking reservation. From there, your smartphone will guide and lead you. You will design and decide your own route through the area. Hear about a fictional crime case and try to solve it while getting to know the city. Crack an exciting case about a former police officer who now writes books. Walk through the area and solve some puzzles and other tasks. At various locations, get access to some audio files or reports that have to do with this crime case about the missing author. This is more than a basic walking trip; it's an amazing race full of exciting content and a challenge for you as a team. The duration will be 2-3 hours, depending on your own speed and if you go on foot or by bike. Enjoy extra tasks and riddles which you can solve at any time after you finished your booked event. There will not be any historical or dull media about the places that you will see or visit. Decide on most of your walking route as you go. Explore and enjoy the area while you concentrate on solving this tricky fictional crime case. Fun guaranteed!"

Inhabited since Celtic times and once part of the Roman Empire, it was first documented in the 9th century with the Latin name Villa Cuchema, demonstrating how deep the historical roots of this town go. Cochem was also once an Imperial estate and was once besieged and occupied by the French. King Louis XIV burned down the original castle and conquered the city, which led to a lengthy reconstruction afterwards. Napoleon’s army also occupied the city in the 18th century but then was assigned to Prussian rule with the fall of Napoleon. World War II also left its mark here, with the majority of the city being destroyed, due to its subcamps of the Natzweiler concentration camp. After the war, Cochem was reassigned to the newly founded German State of Rhineland-Palatinate. Wonder at St Martin’s Church, one of the landmarks of the city, and discover the Capuchin Monastery, founded in 1623 by the Elector Lothar von Metternich. Explore the Market Square and its importance in the late Middle Ages, with a view of the city’s charming half-timbered houses. Discover the castle Reichsburg, a beautifully restored medieval castle, one of the highest hill castles on the river Mosel. Cochem is a gem from the Mosel with much more to offer!

- The cruise starts in Alken, Löf, Brodenbach, and Burgen. - Enjoy this cruise when we pass the lock Müden and enjoy wine-villages and an amazing landscape. - After 2 hours we arrive in Cochem - an amazing view to the evening-delighted town and to the castles Reichsburg of Cochem. - There we have a unique view to the fireworks. It starts from a boat in the middle of the Moselle and the sciene is unique with the castle and the bridge - On the way back you can admire the view to the lighted castles and the wonderful Moselle Valley.