Pommern-Mosel Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
Frequently Asked Questions
On the Moselle between Cochem and Trier, in one of the oldest wine villages in the valley. The village is covered in a quiet hour from the quay.
The plateau some 180 metres above the village, where one of the great sanctuaries of eastern Gaul once stood, dedicated to the god Lenus Mars. Part of the sanctuary has been reconstructed at full scale: painted cella, porticoes, altars.
Yes, the site is open year-round without charge, and guided visits bring it to life in season. Note there is no ticket office and no café on site, so plan accordingly.
Allow an hour there and back at the very least, through the vines, with good shoes and water. The reward is split between the history and the view, the valley unrolling its meanders far below.
A marked five-kilometre path linking Pommern to Karden across ridges and woods, punctuated by wooden sculptures: Celtic warriors, a Roman lady, a local saint. Allow a good two hours with stops.
The climb to the sanctuary, a wander through the village and its winegrower courtyards, then a riesling tasting. If time is short, the village alone fits into an hour.
Yes, with the winegrowing families. Open courtyards reveal presses and barrels, and the cellars serve dry and fruity rieslings from the slate slopes, with a plate of regional charcuterie and cheese if wanted.
Yes, a few kilometres downstream, minutes away by coach or taxi. Tight lanes, a lively square and the Reichsburg, a perched neo-Gothic castle visited at set times.
The two registers complement each other. Cochem offers majesty, with its castle and bustle; Pommern offers confidence, with its Celtic sanctuary and winegrower courtyards. The valley needs both.
The euro. Cellars generally take cards but appreciate cash. A call from the agency or the ship allows a group to be announced in advance.
