Camping at the Moselle

The picturesque river landscapes between the Eifel and Hunsrück offer everything a camping heart desires: beautiful nature, picturesque towns between vineyards and medieval castles and great campsites. Thanks to the fine wines, the Moselle region is a wonderful destination for a camping holiday , especially for connoisseurs. Families with children and active holidaymakers will enjoy the beautiful countryside and the many hiking trails. Towns such as Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach are ideal for exciting day trips.

Special features of camping on the Moselle

The Moselle is the second longest tributary of the Rhine and winds its way through the Moselle valley from Trier to Koblenz between the mountainous slopes of the Eifel and Hunsrück . It's a beautiful landscape that offers many picturesque campsites in fantastic riverside locations, and not just along the Moselle bend, the most famous loop of the river. Bathing holidaymakers, water sports enthusiasts and children with families will find the best conditions for a carefree holiday camping in the countryside.

Active holidaymakers also get their money's worth in the Moselle valley. A dense network of well-developed hiking trails runs through the region. The Moselsteig quality hiking trail, which is one of the most beautiful tours in Germany and can also be explored in individual day stages, is particularly well-known. The idyllic vineyards around Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach are ideal for excursions - real connoisseurs can then savour one of the region's fine wines.

Dogs are allowed at most campsites on the Moselle. Thanks to the many hiking trails along the banks of the river, the Moselle valley is ideal for long walks with your four-legged companion. In summer, dogs can also refresh themselves in the cool water. Cyclists can explore the region on the famous Moselle cycle path, which leads to the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz . Conveniently, bike hire is available at many campsites.

Popular campsites on the Moselle

The campsites on the Moselle offer excellent facilities with modern sanitary facilities and a wide range of leisure activities. In addition to pitches, rental accommodation, mobile homes or holiday flats are often available. Particularly popular are motorhome pitches near winegrowers, where you can sample the specialities of the wine region directly in the local wine tavern.

Gülser Moselbogen campsite

Nestled in the idyllic landscape of the Moselbogen near Koblenz, the cosy Gülser Moselbogen campsite welcomes its guests. The site is a great starting point for hikes on the Moselsteig Trail, and there is also a bike hire centre with e-bikes. Families with children will love the large children's playground and the bathing bay with sunbathing area.

Campinginsel Sonnenwerth

Campinginsel Sonnenwerth is beautifully situated on an island in the Moselle near Hatzenport. Many campers even consider the site to be one of the most beautiful campsites on the Lower Moselle. The site offers wonderful views of the vineyard terraces. The castles and palaces in the surrounding area are great excursion destinations. Hatzenport also offers excursions on the Moselle.

Campingpark Zell-Mosel

Surrounded by vineyards and the gentle bends of the Moselle, the Zell-Mosel camping park is a real dream place for camping with the family. The idyllic holiday resort offers spacious, clean pitches directly on the banks of the Moselle, additional motorhome pitches and a cosy wine and beer garden. Together with the wonderful family atmosphere, it's no wonder that campers love to visit this site time and time again.

Favourite destinations on the Moselle

The Moselle offers visitors an interesting mix of idyllic spa and holiday resorts and historical sites. Places such as Traben-Trarbach and Bernkastel-Kues are hotspots for lovers of light wines and invite you to relax and enjoy. They enchant with a unique blend of Rhineland cosiness, picturesque historic town centres and idyllic nature. Koblenz, the largest city in the region, is particularly worth a visit during your holiday thanks to the famous Deutsches Eck and the numerous magnificent palaces and castles in the surrounding area.

Bernkastel-Kues

The municipality of Bernkastel-Kues is one of the most important areas for growing Moselle wine. High above the town, visitors can stroll through the idyllic vineyards and enjoy the views of the water and green mountains. A great excursion destination for connoisseurs is, for example, the well-known Dr Loosen winery, which offers guided tours followed by a tasting of the fine wines. Due to the consistently good climate, the municipality has also been awarded the title of a state-recognised spa resort - perfect for a little wellness on holiday. Active holidaymakers can set off from here on the Moselsteig quality hiking trail, which runs through Bernkastel-Kues and allows you to explore the region on foot.

Cochem

The district town of Cochem is one of the most popular holiday resorts in the Moselle valley and a great destination for a day trip. The town's landmark is the Reichsburg Cochem, which is enthroned 100 metres above the Moselle on the castle hill in the middle of the town and offers wonderful views of the picturesque surroundings. Also worth seeing are the historic old town, the Capuchin monastery and the remains of the medieval town wall with its old fortifications. The mixture of pretty old town, many cosy restaurants and wine taverns and beautiful nature enchants thousands of visitors every year - a visit to Cochem should therefore be a must.

Koblenz

The Moselle flows into the Rhine in Koblenz . The confluence of the two rivers and the peninsula jutting out into the water are known as the Deutsches Eck. A particularly popular excursion destination here is the monumental equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I. Koblenz's landmark is the Electoral Palace of Koblenz, situated on the Rhine, with its magnificent facades and gardens. Castles such as Marksburg Castle, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and Stolzenfels Castle are also ideal for day trips with the whole family. Around Koblenz there are also a whole range of campsites and pitches for motorhomes and caravans directly on the Moselle. The well-rated and popular Knaus Campingpark campsite is located directly opposite the headland at the Deutsches Eck.

Sights and excursion destinations

• Trier's ancient heritage: Trier fascinates visitors with its many buildings that have been preserved from Roman times, such as the Porta Nigra and the Basilica of Constantine.
• Deutsches Eck: The point where the Moselle flows into the Rhine is one of the region's most famous landmarks with its pointed peninsula and the Wilhelmine equestrian statue.
• Traben-Trarbach: With its importance as a wine-growing town and its healing climate, Traben-Trarbach is a popular holiday destination for wellness fans and connoisseurs.
• Machern Monastery: The former Cistercian nunnery near Wehlen now houses a brewery and a wine cabinet, among other things.
• Old town of Cochem: Winding narrow alleyways, gables, baroque architecture and the picturesque market square - Cochem is a real highlight. Travellers can also visit one of the oldest preserved mustard mills in Europe at the Old Moselle Bridge in Cochem.

Tour tip

With its many pretty towns and cosy little villages, the Moselle is an ideal destination for an extended tour in a motorhome. A real dream tour for connoisseurs starts in Koblenz and leads from there along the Moselle to Bingen and back again in a large loop. On the programme: the most beautiful villages in the region, cosy wine taverns, castles and beautiful nature in the Hunsrück and Eifel National Parks. Not only fans of fine wines will get their money's worth on this tour!

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