The Region

The Moselle — River, Wine, and Wide-Open Space

Steep vineyards, dreamy winegrowing villages, and one of Germany's most beautiful rivers. Discover what the region has to offer.

Wine & Delight

At Home with the Winegrowers

The Moselle region is one of Germany's oldest wine-growing areas. Steep slate slopes shape the landscape and give the Rieslings their unmistakable minerality.

Visit small family-run wineries, taste wine straight from the winegrower, and let them tell you the stories behind every glass.

Activities

Experience the Moselle Actively

Whether active or relaxed, indoors or outdoors — the region around Bernkastel-Kues offers the right activity for every taste.

Hiking in the Moselle Valley

Year-round · all difficulty levels

The Moselsteig and numerous scenic trails lead straight from the door through vineyards, forests, and past spectacular river bends. Whether a leisurely stroll or a day tour with some elevation — there's a route to suit every ability.

Cycling the Moselle Cycle Path

Spring to autumn · family-friendly

The Moselle Cycle Path is one of Germany's most beautiful riverside cycle routes and runs almost flat right along the water. Bikes and e-bikes are easy to rent in the region — perfect for trips to neighbouring villages and wineries.

Wine Tastings & Straußwirtschaften

At their best: late summer & autumn

Small family wineries open their cellars for tastings, while seasonal Straußwirtschaften (seasonal wine taverns) invite you to linger with home-made food and the house wine — an experience that defines the Moselle like nowhere else.

Boat Trips & Canoeing

May to October

Whether a relaxed river cruise between the vineyards or an active canoe tour on the Moselle — from the water, the region shows its calmest side. Several local operators offer tours for every fitness level.

Culinary Delights

Year-round

From rustic winegrower taverns to award-winning restaurants: the Moselle region spoils you with regional cuisine, fresh fish from the river, and first-class Riesling. Many places are just a few minutes' walk away.

Festivals & Seasonal Highlights

Summer: wine festivals · Winter: Christmas markets

In summer, winegrower festivals turn the villages along the Moselle into joyful gathering places; in winter, atmospheric Christmas markets in Bernkastel-Kues and Trier invite you to linger. There's a good reason to visit in every season.

Day Trips