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Mosel. My Journey 2024

The broschure "Mosel. My journey" helps you with ideas, suggestions and tips for your wine and cultural experience in the Mosel region. Of course, culinary highlights should not be missing and you will find out what makes the Mosel festivals and events so special. Get inspired!

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MY JOURNEY.<br />

#VISITMOSEL | <strong>2024</strong>


River landscape near Trittenheim


Enjoy the moment.<br />

AND SAVOUR IT.<br />

Breathe deeply and allow<br />

your gaze to wander far over<br />

the river valley.<br />

Time at last to pamper yourself,<br />

time to indulge. Refreshing,<br />

fruity Riesling wines from top<br />

locations and culinary delights<br />

from creative hands give you<br />

a taste of the region.<br />

2,000 years of history will<br />

inspire you and liven up your<br />

senses. World Heritage Sites,<br />

majestic castles, ancient sacred<br />

spaces and great musical<br />

experiences that bridge the gap<br />

between past and present.<br />

THAT IS THE MOSEL.<br />

THAT IS YOUR HOLIDAY!<br />

3


Trier – a vibrant city and<br />

home to ancient UNESCO<br />

World Heritage Sites (pp.<br />

18–19).<br />

A roman landscape<br />

of delight<br />

(pp. 6–7)<br />

Koblenz – an urban centre and<br />

the gateway to the UNESCO<br />

World Heritage Centre, the Upper<br />

Middle Rhine Valley (pp. 8–9)<br />

Wittlich<br />

Bernkastel-<br />

Kues<br />

Piesport<br />

Schweich<br />

Wander along Roman<br />

roads to ancient sights.<br />

More on page 17.<br />

Kanzem<br />

Konz<br />

Trier<br />

Longuich<br />

Kasel<br />

Nittel<br />

Wiltingen<br />

Waldrach<br />

Top artists and ensembles<br />

perform at extraordinary<br />

venues during the <strong>Mosel</strong><br />

Music Festival (p. 16).<br />

Wine and architecture –<br />

exciting constructions<br />

tempting you to sit back<br />

and relax (pp. 22–23).<br />

Saar<br />

Saarburg<br />

Ruwer<br />

Wine tasting weekends<br />

along the Upper <strong>Mosel</strong>,<br />

Saar and Ruwer rivers. An<br />

amazing variety to delight<br />

both eyes and palate!<br />

Our tips on pages 20–21.


Cochem<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong>kern<br />

Treis-Karden<br />

Zell (<strong>Mosel</strong>)<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong><br />

Kobern-Gondorf<br />

Winningen<br />

Alken<br />

Koblenz<br />

Rhein<br />

SO MUCH<br />

TO SEE<br />

The <strong>Mosel</strong>: The river winds its way along 240 km of countless<br />

twists and turns between France and Koblenz; and then there<br />

are its tributaries Saar and Ruwer. We will accompany you on<br />

your journey with our personal tips. There is so much more to<br />

discover...<br />

www.visitmosel.de<br />

www.facebook.com/<strong>Mosel</strong>land<br />

www.instagram.com/visitmosel<br />

#VISITMOSEL<br />

Traben-<br />

Trarbach<br />

<strong>My</strong>thos <strong>Mosel</strong> –<br />

Blogger Carina’s (Foodistas)<br />

personal tips for this special<br />

Riesling tasting event are<br />

on page 13.<br />

Explore the towns along<br />

the Middle <strong>Mosel</strong> – Our<br />

tips for a 48 hour trip are on<br />

pages 14–15.<br />

Vineyards clinging<br />

to steep slopes, art<br />

events and illuminated<br />

wine tasting<br />

– enjoy 48 hours<br />

on the Lower <strong>Mosel</strong><br />

(Terrassenmosel)<br />

(pp. 10–11).<br />

There’s always something<br />

to celebrate here – wine<br />

and folk festivals, events,<br />

Christmas markets...<br />

(pp. 24–27).<br />

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#strassenderroemer<br />

A ROMAN LANDSCAPE<br />

OF DELIGHT<br />

Archaelogical Park<br />

Martberg near<br />

Pommern<br />

A shady spot right by the<br />

shore. The water ripples<br />

gently, mirroring the sky and<br />

vineyards.<br />

“The river valley is planted<br />

with the green grapes of<br />

Bacchus to the highest point<br />

of the sweeping hillside.”<br />

Perhaps Ausonius sat right<br />

here as he wrote these<br />

words some 1,700 years ago,<br />

boats sailing by, loaded full<br />

with wine barrels and amphorae.<br />

The Romans pressed<br />

grapes directly at the foot<br />

of the vineyards, loaded the<br />

must onto boats and transported<br />

this to the large wine<br />

cellars of the Imperial<br />

Residence in Trier. Roman<br />

wine presses still exist today<br />

in places such as Piesport,<br />

Brauneberg and Erden. Wine<br />

is probably the most vibrant<br />

cultural legacy left to us by<br />

the Romans. They laid the<br />

foundation for a distinctive<br />

culture of enjoyment and<br />

made a lasting impression<br />

on the landscape. But it‘s<br />

the confident and successful<br />

young winegrowers who<br />

have made <strong>Mosel</strong> wine what<br />

it is today: a premium quality<br />

pleasure, internationally<br />

sought-after and praised by<br />

wine critics. And so, impressive<br />

ancient architecture meets<br />

contemporary wine culture<br />

to create an oasis of pleasure<br />

for appreciative wine lovers<br />

with an affinity for culture.


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Saarburg


#VISITKOBLENZ<br />

Welcome to the ‘Deutsches Eck’! This headland is where<br />

the <strong>Mosel</strong>le converges with the Rhine, and where the<br />

UNESCO World Heritage Centre of the Upper Middle<br />

Rhine Valley begins. The urban centre forms the ideal<br />

starting point for your <strong>Mosel</strong>le journey ...<br />

RHINE ROMANTICISM<br />

Visit Stolzenfels Castle -<br />

the epitome of<br />

Rhine Romanticism!<br />

EVERYTHING ALONG THE RIVER!<br />

The picturesque old town and<br />

extensive river promenade<br />

alongside one another.<br />

Tip: take the cable car up to<br />

the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress!<br />

TREAT YOURSELF…<br />

Historic squares and alleyways<br />

for browsing and shopping.<br />

Our tips: the Kunstgässchen<br />

and Pfeffersack & Söhne Kontor.<br />

ON THE PULSE OF<br />

THE MOMENT<br />

More special city experiences at visitmosel.de<br />

Art at the Ludwig Museum<br />

and the Mittelrhein<br />

Museum. An exquisite<br />

break: the restaurant<br />

‘Gerhards Genussgesellschaft’.<br />

The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress cultural<br />

centre should not be missed


Deutsches Eck<br />

Cable car<br />

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress<br />

AND<br />

AT NIGHT?<br />

Schängelbrunnen<br />

St.Kastor<br />

The old town offers everything you need<br />

for a fantastic evening. You can experience<br />

special moments of pleasure at Schiller‘s<br />

Manufaktur or at the Verbene restaurant in<br />

the heart of Koblenz‘s old town.<br />

Forum Confluentes<br />

Preußisches Regierungsgebäude<br />

Kurfürstliches Schloss<br />

Kaiserin Augusta Memorial<br />

‘Thieves, crooks and scoundrels’ –<br />

a guided tour<br />

9


TERRASSEN-<br />

MOSEL<br />

IN<br />

HOURS<br />

Landhaus Halferschenke<br />

Dieblich<br />

The delicious culinary delights of a<br />

modern, regional cuisine, paired with<br />

authentic hospitality, await you in an<br />

elegant setting. The cosy country house<br />

rooms are an ideal base for your 2-day<br />

stay in the Terrace <strong>Mosel</strong> area.<br />

STEEP VINEYARD<br />

TERRACES!<br />

Hence the name ‘Terrassenmosel’.<br />

The particularly warm microclimate<br />

found here is host to rare flora and fauna.<br />

Our tips:<br />

Burg Eltz castle<br />

in <strong>Mosel</strong>kern<br />

A cultural heritage,<br />

undamaged and still familyowned;<br />

if you haven’t been to<br />

see it yet, you have really<br />

missed something!<br />

Matthias Chapel<br />

Kobern-Gondorf<br />

A jewel of late Romanesque architecture in a great<br />

location: The separate central building is surrounded<br />

by castle ruins and was built to house relics. It gives<br />

you an extraordinary sense of space.<br />

More tour tips from us at visitmosel.de


Art events<br />

Winningen<br />

Great art in a small village: Every<br />

two years, sophisticated modern<br />

art by internationally renowned<br />

artists is exhibited in Winningen.<br />

Next date: 10 - 12 May <strong>2024</strong><br />

Cochem Home of the Reichsburg castle<br />

and Bundesbank bunker<br />

A lively town with an impressive castle complex<br />

and a former top-secret bunker. An emergency<br />

substitute currency was stored here during the<br />

Cold War years.<br />

Light and musical<br />

wine tasting<br />

in Zell (<strong>Mosel</strong>)<br />

Can our eyes and ears trick our<br />

palates? Scientists say yes,<br />

and anyone who would like<br />

to test the theory themselves<br />

can do so in the light sensor<br />

room at the town hall in Zell<br />

at an unusual wine tasting.<br />

11


River loop nearby Leiwen


#moselwein<br />

MOSEL. A MYTH.<br />

People have been cultivating wine along the <strong>Mosel</strong> for the past<br />

2,000 years. That has shaped the landscape and gives it its distinctive<br />

character. Almost a legend…<br />

‘<strong>My</strong>thos <strong>Mosel</strong>’ is the name of an event,<br />

organised by the young wine growers<br />

association ‘<strong>Mosel</strong>jünger’, which takes<br />

place every year over the first weekend after<br />

Whitsun. A Riesling <strong>Journey</strong> of the top class.<br />

Carina from the foodistas.de wrote:<br />

We have made this ‘journey’ several times.<br />

The event, organised by the young wine<br />

growers in the region, takes place every<br />

year over the first weekend after Whitsun.<br />

The very special atmosphere of the<br />

<strong>My</strong>thos <strong>Mosel</strong> event has already captivated<br />

us at our very first visit. A host winery<br />

invites three winemakers from other parts<br />

of the wine growing regions of the upper<br />

and lower reaches of the <strong>Mosel</strong> (Terrassenmosel)<br />

and the Saar to showcase their<br />

wines. We tasted a wide variety and were<br />

able to discern the specific style of the<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong> wines. It is an exciting ‘journey’,<br />

because it is quite remarkable how the<br />

different wines reflect the location,<br />

terroir and style of their origin. That’s<br />

why we are definitely coming back to<br />

the <strong>Mosel</strong>.<br />

<strong>My</strong>thos <strong>Mosel</strong><br />

Next date:<br />

24 – 26 May <strong>2024</strong><br />

TIP:<br />

SaarRieslingSommer<br />

Event (page 21)<br />

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THE<br />

MIDDLE<br />

MOSEL<br />

IN<br />

HOURS<br />

Wein- und Tafelhaus<br />

Trittenheim<br />

Michelin-starred chef Alexander<br />

Oos is on hand to spoil you with<br />

excellent cuisine in the cube-<br />

design, glass-panelled restaurant<br />

or on the terrace with fantastic<br />

views of the famous “Trittenheimer<br />

Apotheke” vineyard. Following<br />

this, enjoy a tasteful overnight<br />

stay in the boutique hotel there.<br />

THE HEART OF THE<br />

MOSEL REGION<br />

The many well-known villages and vineyards<br />

along the longest and most famous<br />

section of the <strong>Mosel</strong> offer a lot of variety.<br />

The Cusanstift<br />

(St. Nicholas Hospital)<br />

and vinothek<br />

Bernkastel-Kues<br />

Bishop Nikolaus von Kues was<br />

one of the most ingenious people<br />

of his time. His late Gothic estate<br />

is a must-see, preferably with<br />

a guide!<br />

And then enjoy a long wine<br />

tasting session in the vinothek ...<br />

Museum Zylinderhaus Bernkastel-Kues<br />

Luxury limousines and a little piece of happiness:<br />

this sophisticated motor museum depicts 90 years of<br />

German automotive history. More than 100 cars, motorbikes<br />

and transporters – everyday vehicles and legends<br />

alike – gleam on display at the Zylinderhaus.<br />

More tour tips from us at visitmosel.de


Bernkastel-Kues<br />

An enchanting half-timbered town<br />

Perfect for sightseeing, strolling around and<br />

shopping. Overlooking it all are the ruins of<br />

Landshut castle, a Roman fortress. They are<br />

well worth a visit.<br />

Casa Tony M. museum<br />

Wittlich<br />

Artful entertainment: Works by<br />

the famous artist, caricaturist and<br />

cartoonist Tony Munzlinger in his<br />

native city.<br />

Art Nouveau<br />

in Traben-Trarbach<br />

Architectural treasures by<br />

Bruno Möhring and a stylish<br />

Art Nouveau hotel for feasting<br />

and sleeping. There is also an<br />

oenophile ‘Unterwelt’ and the<br />

impressive Buddha museum,<br />

not forgetting Böcking Baroque<br />

Villa.<br />

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#moselmusikfestival<br />

MUSIC JUST<br />

BELONGS TO<br />

THE MOSEL.<br />

The „moselmusikfestival“ is the largest and<br />

oldest music festival in Rhineland-Palatinate,<br />

and not without reason. What makes it so<br />

special? A zest for life! A beautiful river landscape,<br />

fruity Riesling wines, and great music<br />

performed in special architecture, in opulent<br />

historic buildings, sacred spaces, industrial sites<br />

and exquisite wineries. The program is a mix of<br />

artistic challenges, extraordinary experiments<br />

and music at the highest international level.<br />

www.moselmusikfestival.de


CARPE DIEM!<br />

#STRASSENDERROEMER<br />

There is no doubt about<br />

that: When the heart of the<br />

Western Roman Empire was<br />

beating in the imperial<br />

residence at Trier, the <strong>Mosel</strong><br />

was its lifeblood.<br />

Magnificent villas lined the<br />

banks, temples and fortresses<br />

towered on the ridges.<br />

In between: lush green vineyards.<br />

The streets were<br />

flanked by tombs that even<br />

today remind us of times gone<br />

by. Do you fancy a journey<br />

through time? Then go on a<br />

sightseeing tour through the<br />

Roman routes, or travel on the<br />

Roman wine ship ...<br />

www.strassen-der-roemer.eu<br />

www.facebook.com/strassenderroemer<br />

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#VISITTRIER<br />

Welcome to the urban heart of the region. Roman<br />

emperors lived here in ancient times. Now it is a<br />

vibrant university city. The heart of the picturesque<br />

old town is easily explored on foot.<br />

RHEINISCHES<br />

LANDESMUSEUM<br />

MODERN ART AND<br />

ARCHITECTURE<br />

Glass cube by Oswald M. Ungers<br />

Zurlauben<br />

and sacred art by Otto Herbert<br />

Hajek<br />

MUSEUMS! Visit treasures like the famous<br />

Monuments of Neumagen, the Codex Egberti<br />

and the „Ada-Evangeliar“ (both UNESCO<br />

Memory of the World documents).<br />

Treasury of<br />

the City Research Library<br />

Karl-Marx-Haus<br />

THERE’S SO MUCH TO SEE!<br />

Architectural highlights,<br />

such as magnificent Roman<br />

buildings, the cathedral and<br />

the Liebfrauenkirche church<br />

– all part of the UNESCO<br />

World Heritage Site.<br />

SHOPS, BOUTIQUES, GALLERIES<br />

AND CONCEPT STORES!<br />

Our tip: Be sure to visit Neustraße.<br />

Römerbrücke<br />

Barbarathermen


AND<br />

AT NIGHT?<br />

Porta Nigra<br />

History becomes theatre –<br />

Gladiator Valerius in the Amphitheatre<br />

EXPLORE THE MODERN CITY CULTURE AND<br />

MANIFOLD RESTAURANT AND PUB SCENE.<br />

Haute cuisine is served at BECKERS Restaurant.<br />

If you prefer something more rustic, head to<br />

the old fishers’ district of Zurlauben.<br />

Dom St Peter<br />

The last<br />

battle for<br />

Rome<br />

Stadtmuseum<br />

Simeonstift<br />

Konstantin-Basilika<br />

Zurlauben<br />

Kaiserthermen<br />

Thermen am Viehmarkt<br />

Amphitheater<br />

CATCH YOUR BREATH<br />

IN STYLE: Visit one of the<br />

stylish wine bars. They are<br />

everywhere, especially<br />

outside the Cathedral.<br />

More special city experiences<br />

at visitmosel.de<br />

Porta 3<br />

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UPPER<br />

MOSEL,<br />

SAAR &<br />

RUWER rivers<br />

Hotel-Restaurant<br />

St. Erasmus<br />

Trassem<br />

IN<br />

HOURS<br />

First-class cuisine, a choice of<br />

accommodation with stylish<br />

ambience and a spa area to relax<br />

in. Nestled in a scenic idyll, the<br />

Wine Host of the Year 2021 is<br />

the ideal starting point for your<br />

wine weekend.<br />

WINE WEEKEND<br />

There is more than just the <strong>Mosel</strong> in the<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong> region! The Saar and Ruwer rivers<br />

also belong to it and produce some of the<br />

best Riesling wines. There is something<br />

to tantalise every sense, and a treasure of<br />

a town to discover.<br />

Ruwer Riesling wine<br />

in Kasel<br />

Its fruity notes are said to be<br />

reminiscent of blackcurrant,<br />

raspberry and blackberry, but<br />

try it yourself and see if you<br />

agree. Weinhaus Neuerburg in<br />

Kasel has a good selection.<br />

More tour tips from us at visitmosel.de<br />

Little Venice<br />

Saarburg<br />

A picturesque old town with an impressive waterfall,<br />

beautiful cafés, the Mabilon Bell Foundry Museum and<br />

a towering castle. Head to ‘Bonsai & Wein’ to sample<br />

first-class Saar wines.


Wines from<br />

the southern<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong><br />

The triangle between Germany,<br />

France and Luxembourg sits on<br />

dolomite rock – perfect for<br />

growing the Burgundy and Elbling<br />

grape varieties.<br />

Head to the village of Nittel where<br />

winegrowers will offer you crisp<br />

Elbling and full-bodied Burgundy<br />

wines in their taverns.<br />

Our tip: the Matthias Dostert<br />

winery. Its award-winning Elbling<br />

still and sparkling wines are the<br />

ideal companion to the culinary<br />

delights served in the adjacent<br />

‘Culinarium’ restaurant.<br />

FANCY A TRIP<br />

TO THE MOSEL?<br />

We will accompany you on<br />

your journey and give you our<br />

personal tour tips.<br />

www.visitmosel.de<br />

info@mosellandtouristik.de<br />

Tel. +49 (0) 6531 9733 - 0<br />

SAAR WINES ARE JUST POETRY<br />

The Saar is often referred to as the <strong>Mosel</strong>’s<br />

cool sister – and so are its wines. They are<br />

particularly fine, always very precise with a<br />

mineral taste and also delicious fruity notes.<br />

Even after decades, their freshness still<br />

surprises. Mature Saar wines are just poetry,<br />

and sought after worldwide.<br />

The Othegraven winery bears the name of my<br />

grandmother. We exclusively grow VDP Grosse<br />

Lagen and give our wines all the time they<br />

need to mature, which means that all our<br />

Riesling wines ferment spontaneously.<br />

The SaarRieslingSommer event allows visitors<br />

to enjoy both wines and other products from<br />

the Saar area. This event is one of the highlights<br />

for our winery and takes place on the<br />

last weekend in August. We are always happy<br />

to welcome some of the thousands of enthusiastic<br />

guests who share their passion for the<br />

Saar area and its great wines with<br />

us.<br />

Günther Jauch<br />

SaarRieslingSommer<br />

Next Date:<br />

24 – 25 August <strong>2024</strong><br />

21


#moselwein<br />

THE BEAUTIFUL<br />

LIFE OF WINE<br />

The region gleams with Riesling and attractive wine lounges.<br />

The architecture alone is transforming more and more wineries into real landmarks.<br />

OUR TIPP:<br />

Wine architecture<br />

weekend „Portes<br />

Ouvertes“ on first<br />

weekend of April<br />

Bland tasting rooms are a thing<br />

of the past – instead, modern<br />

winegrowers are focusing on a<br />

feel-good atmosphere in fresh<br />

architecture. Some boast an<br />

elegant feel, while others are<br />

eye-catching and courageous.<br />

In Wiltingen, for example,<br />

you can find an absolute work<br />

of art with a pond, a natural<br />

stone cellar and a majestic<br />

tower; a real talking point.<br />

Large vineyards extend in<br />

front of the winery’s panoramic<br />

windows. The spectacular<br />

production centre of the Van<br />

Volxem Winery is one of many<br />

fascinating wine buildings<br />

that can be visited along the<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong>le, Saar and Ruwer<br />

rivers. Another example is the<br />

Longen-Schlöder wine estate<br />

in Longuich, where celebrity<br />

architect Matteo Thun succeeded<br />

in creating elegant guest<br />

houses. Increasing numbers of<br />

winegrowers are hiring talented<br />

master builders to serve their<br />

magical Rieslings in suitable<br />

surroundings. After all, tasting<br />

is what we want, and with the<br />

successful combination of<br />

wine and architectural culture,<br />

the enjoyment on your palate<br />

becomes an experience for all<br />

the senses.<br />

Winegrower’s cottage<br />

at the Longen-Schlöder<br />

wine estate in Longuich<br />

Winery at the<br />

Van Volxem estate<br />

in Wiltingen


Get to know wineries with remarkable architecture<br />

and picturesque wine villages along the international<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong> river.<br />

www.viamosel.com<br />

VIA MOSEL<br />

Experience wine<br />

architecture across borders<br />

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THE MOSEL<br />

THROUGH THE SEASONS<br />

Tip: Pay attention<br />

to the biodiversity<br />

‘highlights’!<br />

Red <strong>Mosel</strong> Vineyard Peaches<br />

The harbinger of spring ... A sea of red vineyard<br />

peach flowers turns the vineyards along the <strong>Mosel</strong><br />

into delicate pink. It can be seen mostly between<br />

Cochem and Koblenz. The locals use the red fruits to<br />

make aromatic jam, or add it as a final touch to their<br />

dishes. Vineyard Peach liqueur is a local speciality.<br />

It is a perfect accompaniment to any <strong>Mosel</strong> dish,<br />

either on its own or added to local sparkling wine<br />

to make ‘Kir <strong>Mosel</strong>le’.<br />

Living <strong>Mosel</strong> vineyards<br />

Walk through the <strong>Mosel</strong> vineyards and discover<br />

some unusual flora and fauna. Lizards and<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong>apollo butterflies in particular have<br />

made themselves at home in this unique landscape.<br />

The Living <strong>Mosel</strong> vineyards initiative<br />

promotes, looks after and shows off this<br />

biodiversity.<br />

CALENDAR<br />

MOSEL VINE-<br />

YARD PEACHES<br />

BOAT TRIPS<br />

MOSELMUSIKFESTIVAL<br />

CULTURE & WINE AMBASSADORS<br />

GRAPE HARVEST<br />

WINE FESTIVALS & STREET FESTIVALS<br />

WINE EVENTS<br />

CHRISTMAS MARKETS<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN<br />

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC


Culture & Wine Ambassadors<br />

... are experts that help you<br />

discover the <strong>Mosel</strong>.<br />

The Culture & Wine Ambassadors lead<br />

tours for individuals or groups based on<br />

themes such as nature, culture, Living<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong> vineyards, wine, foraging for the<br />

kitchen, and behind the scenes at<br />

wineries. Each have their own special<br />

focus but may also include other areas of<br />

interest, myths, legends and insider tips.<br />

Boat trips on the<br />

Saar and <strong>Mosel</strong><br />

The sun glittering on the water,<br />

green vineyards and clouds<br />

casting their shadows across<br />

the water’s surface: A fascinating<br />

play of light with a great<br />

view of villages and vineyards.<br />

That’s what a boat trip on the<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong> and Saar has to offer.<br />

Grape harvest and young<br />

wine (Federweißer)<br />

At the end of September, winemakers of the <strong>Mosel</strong>,<br />

Saar and Ruwer start harvesting the grapes. Most<br />

of it is still carried out by hand – especially on the<br />

steep slopes. This challenging work is rewarded<br />

with high quality wines. Harvesting takes place in<br />

multiple stages, and the winemaker decides already<br />

at this point which grapes are used for each of the<br />

different quality labels, i.e. Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese<br />

or Eiswein Prädikatswein. <strong>Mosel</strong> locals like to taste the young wine about half-way<br />

through the process from grape juice to mature wine. Accompanied by a slice of onion tart,<br />

this Federweißer wine belongs to autumn just as much as the grape harvest.<br />

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THE MOSEL<br />

THROUGH THE SEASONS<br />

Christmas markets<br />

Atmospheric Christmas markets in unique settings take place throughout<br />

the <strong>Mosel</strong> region in winter. Special highlights include:<br />

• Koblenz Christmas market<br />

• Winningen in the glow of lights<br />

• Cochem Christmas market<br />

• <strong>Mosel</strong>-Wein-Nachts-Markt in<br />

Traben-Trarbach<br />

• Bernkastel-Kues Christmas market<br />

• Trier Christmas market<br />

Folk festivals<br />

Legendary folk fairs with live music,<br />

regional delicacies and mostly fairground<br />

rides at dizzying heights have a long<br />

tradition in the <strong>Mosel</strong> region.<br />

• Altstadtfest Trier,<br />

28.06. – 30.06.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Rhine in flames, Koblenz,<br />

10.08.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Säubrennerkirmes Wittlich,<br />

15.08. – 22.08.<strong>2024</strong><br />

Wine festivals<br />

Amidst the historic setting of the wine-growing<br />

villages, locals and their guests alike enjoy regional<br />

specialties from the kitchen and the wine cellar.<br />

A program of wine tasting, music and traditional<br />

processions add to the enjoyment. Many places<br />

select a local girl as their wine queen, which is<br />

always a special occasion. Almost all towns and<br />

villages in the region celebrates their own wine<br />

festival. The biggest wine festivals are:<br />

• Wine festival, Koblenz, May – July <strong>2024</strong><br />

• Roman Wine Route Festival, Schweich, 03.05. – 05.05.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Spring in the Ruwer valley, Kasel & Mertesdorf, 19.05.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Zell Schwarze Katz Festival, 28.06. – 01.07.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Heimatfieber, Kröv, 04.07. – 07.07.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• <strong>Mosel</strong> Wine Festival Traben-Trarbach, 12.07. – 15.07.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Konz Wine Festival, 19.07. – 22.07.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Olewiger Wine Festival, Trier, 02.08. – 05.08.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• St. Rochus Wine Fair and cross-border<br />

wine event in Nittel, 16.08. – 19.08.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Heimat- und Weinfest Cochem, 22.08. – 26.08.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• <strong>Mosel</strong> Festival Winningen, 30.08. – 08.09.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Wine Festival Middle <strong>Mosel</strong>, Bernkastel-Kues, 29.08. – 02.09.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Saar Wine Festival, Saarburg, 31.08. – 02.09.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Federweißerfest Wittlich, 07.09. – 08.09.<strong>2024</strong><br />

All event dates are subject to change and without guarantee.<br />

Please always check for the latest available information at www.visitmosel.de,<br />

where you can also find our extensive calendar of events.


Street festivals and wine cellar open days<br />

Wine events<br />

Local winemakers welcome guest in their taverns, wineries<br />

and wine cellars to sample their still and sparkling wines.<br />

Walking from vineyard to vineyard, you get to know not<br />

only the individual character of the vineyards and wines<br />

themselves, but also their growers. Special highlights<br />

include:<br />

• Vineyard Festival between Senheim and Mesenich,<br />

03.05. – 05.05.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Days of the open wine cellars in Ayl, 09.05. – 12.05.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Days of the open wine cellars in the Ruwer Valley,<br />

09.05. – 12.05.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Wine and Castle Festival Kobern-Gondorf,<br />

05.07. – 07.07.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Wine Festival Kinheim, 16.08. – 18.08.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Wine Festival Thörnich, 07.09. – 08.09.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Street Wine Festival, Pünderich, 13.09. – 15.09.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Street Festival, Wolf, 13.09. – 15.09.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Roman wine cellar Festival Piesport, 04.10. – 06.10.<strong>2024</strong><br />

Taste premium wines<br />

from the top wineries<br />

of the <strong>Mosel</strong> winegrowing<br />

region in<br />

special locations.<br />

Award-winning chefs<br />

serve traditional<br />

regional fare with a<br />

modern twist, and<br />

concerts with top-class<br />

artists round off these<br />

fascinating events.<br />

• Rythm & Wine, Trier, 30.03.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• <strong>My</strong>thos <strong>Mosel</strong> with Rythm & Wine - the summer edition,<br />

24.05. – 26.05.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Vinolution Wintrich, 01.06.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Electronic Wine in Koblenz, 14.06. – 15.06.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Bass und Bouquet, Winningen, 20.07.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• „Klang & Glanz“ Wiltingen, 03.08. – 04.08.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Sekt Gala Trier, middle of August <strong>2024</strong><br />

• SaarRieslingSommer, 24.08. – 25.08.<strong>2024</strong><br />

• Wine Presentation and After Work Party in the Ruwer Valley,<br />

15.11. – 16.11.<strong>2024</strong><br />

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Impressum<br />

Publisher: <strong>Mosel</strong>landtouristik GmbH, Kordelweg 1, D-54470 Bernkastel-Kues,<br />

+49 (0) 6531-9733-0, www.visitmosel.de<br />

Design: markenmut, Trier<br />

Photo credits: Foto title: Florian Trykowski/Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH, © CC0-Lizenz<br />

p. 2: iStock, Meinzahn<br />

p. 4: Trier: Trier Tourismus und Marketing GmbH; Roman wine ship: fabiangrafdesign; Deutsches Eck<br />

Koblenz: Koblenz-Touristik GmbH/Dominik Ketz; Trier cathedral: moselmusikfestival/Arthur Feller; Painting<br />

fragment: Straßen der Römer/Axel Kohlhaas; Winegrower‘s cottage at the Longen-Schlöder wine estate:<br />

Christopher Arnoldi; wine cellar of the winery Van Volxem: <strong>Mosel</strong>landtouristik GmbH/Dominik Ketz,<br />

p. 5: <strong>My</strong>thos <strong>Mosel</strong>: <strong>My</strong>thos <strong>Mosel</strong>; Bernkastel-Kues, Bremmer Calmont, Wine festival: Dominik Ketz/<br />

Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH;<br />

p. 6: TI Treis-Karden<br />

p. 7: fabiangrafdesign<br />

p. 8: Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Museum and Stolzenfels Castle: GDKE/Ulrich Pfeuffer; Deutsches Eck and<br />

Jesuitenplatz: Koblenz-Touristik GmbH/Dominik Ketz; Ludwig Museum: Koblenz-Touristik GmbH<br />

p. 9: cable car: Koblenz-Touristik GmbH/Dominik Ketz; Electronic Wine: Koblenz-Touristik GmbH/ BelleIsArt;<br />

Guest tour: Koblenz-Touristik GmbH/Johannes Bruchhof<br />

p. 10: <strong>Mosel</strong> valley: Ursula Peters; Landhaus Halferschenke: <strong>Mosel</strong>landtouristik GmbH/Dominik Ketz;<br />

Matthias-Kapelle: TI Sonnige Untermosel/Marco Rothbrust; Burg Eltz: Georg Eiben<br />

p. 11: Cochem: Dominik Ketz/Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH; Winningen art days: Christian Höhler; Zell<br />

(<strong>Mosel</strong>): Zeller Land Tourismus GmbH/Thomas Becker<br />

p. 12: fabiangrafdesign<br />

p. 13: Foodistas<br />

p. 14: Erden Wineyards: <strong>Mosel</strong>landtouristik GmbH/Christopher Arnoldi; Wein- und Tafelhaus: Ralf Schuh;<br />

Zylinderhaus: <strong>Mosel</strong>landtouristik GmbH/Dominik Ketz, Cusanusstift: Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH/<br />

Dominik Ketz<br />

p. 15: Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trarbach: Dominik Ketz/Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH;<br />

Casa Tony M.: Stiftung Stadt Wittlich/Chris Marmann<br />

p. 16: moselmusikfestival/Artur Feller<br />

p. 17: <strong>Mosel</strong>landtouristik GmbH/Christopher Arnoldi<br />

p. 18: Porta Nigra, Thermen am Viehmarkt and Neustraße: <strong>Mosel</strong>landtouristik GmbH/Dominik Ketz; Codex<br />

Egberti: scientific library of the city of Trier/Stadtarchiv/Schatzkammer;<br />

Roman wine ship: GDKE –Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier/Thomas Zühmer<br />

p. 19: Cup: Stadtmuseum Simeonstift; Gladiator Valerius, The last battle for Rome, Zurlauben und Porta³: Trier<br />

Tourismus und Marketing GmbH; wine bar: <strong>Mosel</strong>landtouristik GmbH/Dominik Ketz<br />

p. 20: Saarschleife near Wiltingen and Erasmus Spa: Christopher Arnoldi;<br />

Saarburg: <strong>Mosel</strong>landtouristik GmbH/Dominik Ketz; Kasel: Weinhaus Neuerburg/Georg Eiben<br />

p. 21: Nittel: Culinarium GbR/ Mathias Neubauer; Günther Jauch: Weingut von Othegraven KG<br />

p. 22: Winegrower‘s cottage at the Longen-Schlöder wine estate: Christopher Arnoldi<br />

p. 23: Winery at the Van Volxem estate: Van Volxem, Wiltingen<br />

p. 24: Red <strong>Mosel</strong> Vineyard Peach: <strong>Mosel</strong>landtouristik GmbH; Living <strong>Mosel</strong> vineyards: Daniel Müller<br />

p. 25: Culture and Wine Ambassadors: Jürgen Oppgenorth; <strong>Mosel</strong> boat trips: Dominik Ketz /Rheinland-Pfalz<br />

Tourismus GmbH; Grape harvest: <strong>Mosel</strong>wein e.V./Christopher Arnoldi<br />

p. 26: Folk festivals: <strong>Mosel</strong>eifel Touristik e.V./Michaela Rosen; Wine festivals: Dominik Ketz/Rheinland-Pfalz<br />

Tourismus GmbH; Christmas markets: Trier Tourismus und Marketing GmbH<br />

p. 27: Street festivals: MGZ Bernkastel-Kues/Wein- und Ferienregion Bernkastel-Kues GmbH; Wine events:<br />

<strong>Mosel</strong>wein e.V./Chris Marmann<br />

Status of the information: September 2023<br />

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