Reichsburg Cochem
Cochem, Germany
A castle on a vineyard hill above a bend in the Moselle. The riverside town has motorhome parking.
Reichsburg Cochem stands about 100 m above the Moselle on a conical hill above the old town. According to the castle's management, it was founded around the year 1000 under Count Palatine Ezzo and is first documented in 1051. French troops destroyed it in 1689. It lay in ruins for almost two centuries until the Berlin merchant Louis Ravené bought it in 1868 and had it rebuilt in neo-Gothic style by 1877, incorporating surviving Gothic remains. The castle has belonged to the town of Cochem since 1978.
You see the interior on guided tours of about 40 minutes; the castle tavern is open seasonally. From the car park in Endertstraße or the city car park in Pinnerstraße it is a 15 to 30 minute walk uphill, and about 45 minutes from the railway station. From May to October a shuttle bus (line 701) runs from Endertplatz to a stop about 150 m below the castle (as of October 2026). It is busy in season.
- Nearest town
- Cochem, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.1474, 7.1627
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Reichsburg Cochem?
Reichsburg Cochem is in Cochem, Germany, at GPS 50.1474, 7.1627. It is about 7 km from Beilstein.
Can you camp near Reichsburg Cochem?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Mosella, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 83 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Reichsburg Cochem?
Reichsburg Cochem is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Castles of the Rhine and Moselle and Moselle and Saar.
What is there to see near Reichsburg Cochem?
Places worth a stop nearby: Burg Eltz (14 km), Weinfelder Maar (23 km), Nürburg Castle (26 km) and Bernkastel-Kues (27 km).
When is the best time to visit Reichsburg Cochem?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)