Reichsburg Castle dates from A.D. 1000 but was transformed in a major rebuild in the 1800s. Courtesy of Katherine Rodeghier. Castles galore. As I sipped morning coffee on my balcony, the ...

Reichsburg Castle above the river Moselle in Cochem is believed to be more than 10 centuries old. If firsthand exploration is more your speed, this itinerary features an excursion to Heidelberg ...

Don't miss: Few Crusader castles are as romantic as Reichsburg Castle, with its cluster of turrets rising dramatically above the town of Cochem, a frequent stop on shore excursions.

The town of Cochem as seen from Reichsburg castle. Photo Credit: Brittany Chrusciel When someone as prominent and respected in river cruise circles as Rudi Schreiner starts handing out ...

The town’s main sight, the Reichsburg castle, was originally built around 1130 but its current fairy-tale (Neo-Renaissance) appearance dates back to the 1870s.

The iconic Reichsburg Castle, perched on a hill, overlooks the town, providing a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding vineyard-covered hills.

The route follows the Moselle River, offering breathtaking views of vineyards, charming villages like Cochem, and the iconic Reichsburg Castle, and was awarded the accolade by The Guardian.. From ...