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Welcome to the Mosel-Region.
Enclosed herewith you will find
The Moselle region
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Q for Quality Label in Tourism
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The new Moselsteig trail: Enjoy wine, culture and the land step by step
The New Moselsteig trail: Surprising. Challenging. Inspiring.
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Moselle Cycling Path
Happy Mosel
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Roman Roads - Journee into the Past
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Water touring
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Moselle Wine
Geography, history, geology
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Moselle Ambassadors of Culture and Wine
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Moselle Musikfestival
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Holiday packages and Information about the region
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THE MOSELLE REGION
The Moselle valley, combining the Moselle valley itself and its adjoining valleys Saar and Ruwer,
lies in the south-west part of Germany (Rhineland-Palatinate) and is a tributary of the Rhine. It is
divided into three sections, upper, middle and lower Moselle. The nearest cities are Frankfurt,
Cologne and Luxembourg. Flowing through the very heart of Europe the River Moselle can claim to
be truly international, as it binds three countries France, Luxembourg and Germany together.
From it’s source in the French Vosges „Col de Bussang“, to the historic city of Koblenz where it
confluence’s with the Rhine, the Moselle winds its way over 545 kilometres, negotiating en-route
12 horse-shoe bends (loops), without which, the distance would be halved. Because of its
sheltered valleys the area enjoys one of the mildest climates in Germany. In the summer the
valley attracts and retains the sun’s heat, which emerges again in the early morning of autumn and
winter as a characteristic white mist. The average yearly temperature of the Moselle Valley is 8° –
10° Celsius.
The Moselle region of Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is probably best known for its wine production, the finest
and most renowned wine being the Riesling. It is documented as being the largest Riesling
producing area in the world consisting of 9.086 ha, 125 wine villages with almost 4000 vintners
producing annually approximately 70 million bottles of wine.
The Moselle valley however is not only renowned and recognised as a famous wine producing
region. Being one of the oldest cultural regions in Germany, it has become one of the most popular
resorts in Rhineland-Palatinate for people of all ages and of all tastes and temperaments: Two
Million guests and seven Million overnight-stays. Main tourist season is between May and October
and more than 908 accomodation facilities offer 47.082 beds.
The most important sources have been the Netherlands, Belgien and Great Britain followed by
Scandinavia. 75 Percent of all overnight stays (strangers) has been omitted by guests from those
four countries.
From Easter until the end of October the “White Fleet” as they are popularly known, offer pleasure
trips to suit all tastes and desires from short round trips, romantic evening trips, music and dance
trips, to day-trips. A popular way to link water and land is to travel one way by boat and return by
bus.
The Theme and Highlights of the Moselle Valley are Wine, Roman Culture and medieval villages
and castles like the Roman Monuments of Trier: Porta Nigra, Amphitheatre, oldest winegrowing
town Neumagen-Dhron, „Burg Eltz“ castle, castle of Cochem „Reichsburg“ and the steepest
vinyard in Europe „Bremmer Calmont“.
One is Germany’s oldest town, Trier, remarkable for historic Roman buildings and thermal baths.
Another is the famous Bernkastel-Kues with its lovely half-timbered houses and narrow lanes,
where Nicholas of Cues was born over 600 years ago. Or there is also Traben-Trarbach with its
beautiful art nouveau villas. The Reichsburg, standing proudly over Cochem, can tell tales of
knights and other medieval heroes. Further down the Moselle, the famed Burg Eltz stand
majestically on inaccessible rugged rocks in a small valley just off the Moselle. Whether on foot
over the Moselsteig, or comfortably by boat, here is the place to let your spirit range free. In the
romantic valley of the Moselle tributary, the Saar, which is particularly pleasant to explore by bike,
the lovely old town Saarburg with its remarkable castle site awaits you.
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Furthermore the valley is a hot-bed for all kinds of entertainment. Over 500 events take place
throughout the year, from large international events to smaller local events. Naturally, the first item
on everybody’s shopping list should be Moselle wine, in particular the famous Riesling, also known
as the “Queen of Grapes”. Other favourites, and typical for the region, are the popular vinegrower’s home-made “Peach Liqueur” and “Grape Schnapps”, all of which can be purchased direct
from the grower’s premises. For those looking for that something special, they can purchase their
own Riesling vine for the garden.
The Moselle region has an extensive level network of cycle-paths and a very spectacular and
popular rambling path, a long distance hiking. Both run from the upper moselle via Trier and pass
many romantic villages and towns, all of which are dominated by viticulture. One is Germany’s
oldest town, Trier, remarkable for historic Roman buildings and thermal baths. Another is the
famous Bernkastel-Kues with its lovely half-timbered houses and narrow lanes, where Nicholas of
Cues was born over 600 years ago. Or there is also Traben-Trarbach with its beautiful art nouveau
villas. The Reichsburg, standing proudly over Cochem, can tell tales of knights and other medieval
heroes. Further down the Moselle, the famed Burg Eltz stand majestically on inaccessible rugged
rocks in a small valley just off the Moselle. Whether on foot or comfortably by boat here is the place
to let your spirit range free. In the romantic valley of the Moselle tributary, the Saar, which is
particularly pleasant to explore by bike, the lovely old town Saarburg with its remarkable castle site
awaits you.
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Q FOR QUALITY LABEL IN TOURISM
NEW QUALITY LABEL “GUARANTEE QUALITY MOSEL”
Quality is becoming an ever more decisive competitive tool in the tourism industry. More and more
guests and clients are opting only for such offers as promise them a high standard of service and
so are deemed to be worth what they cost. One of the major issues facing the Mosel tourism
industry has been the need to "guarantee" quality of the accommodation product, to make sure
that the increasing expectations of visitors are met or exceeded.
The “Regionalinitiative Mosel” aims to enhance quality consciousness and promote cooperation
among providers and to keep the standard of service here in the moselle region, as a tourist
destination, at a consistently high level - if not to raise it still more.
100 Wine growing estates, Moselhotels and local Tourism bureaus were awarded the “Guarantee
Quality” of Mosel Tourism. To receice the First Class Quality Label “Gurantee Quality MOSEL” a
comprehensive quality management system is preconditioned and the establishments must
correspond in quality standards as Service Quality.
Wherever guest see the First Class Quality Label “Guarantee Quality MOSEL”, they can be
assured that the staff and management are continuously giving serious thought to quality and that
the winetheme takes center stage in presentation of the establishment.
The Quality Label “Guarantee Quality MOSEL” is awarded by the “Regionalinitiative Mosel” to
establishments which actively seek to develop the quality of their services and products. Its
purpose is to encourage establishments to enhance and safeguard the quality of service and
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THE NEW MOSELSTEIG TRAIL: ENJOY WINE, CULTURE AND THE LAND STEP BY STEP
The Moselsteig trail is a 365 km long unique quality hiking trail with a total of 24 legs leading
through one of the most beautiful cultural landscapes in Germany - along the entire German side
of the Moselle River. The start and destination points of the Moselsteig trail are Perl on the
German-French-Luxembourg border and the mouth of the Moselle River at the German Corner
(Deutsches Eck) in Koblenz. The different landscapes the hiker experiences are not only of interest
for wine enthusiasts: For example, the landscape between Perl and Trier is, at first, wide and open
– often offering a view as far as Luxembourg and France. Further down the river, about from Trier
onwards, Germany’s oldest city, the landscape changes: Here, the world-famous meanders, steep
vineyards and picturesque villages such as Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trarbach, Zell (Mosel) and
Cochem, thrill visitors. In the last section, just before the mouth of the river, the Moselle Valley
becomes more and more narrow with steep inclines in parts and terraced slopes. The trail links
fascinating wine cultivation and natural landscapes with a multitude of cultural highlights.
A unique hiking experience which hold the titles “Quality Hiking in Germany” and “Leading Quality
Trail - Best of Europe”.
THE NEW MOSELSTEIG TRAIL: SURPRISING. CHALLENGING. INSPIRING.
However, there is one thing that is omnipresent: The world famous Moselle wine and, in this
context, the many places to stop for refreshments and accommodation. Hospitality is an old
tradition along the Moselle, and hikers can look forward to a wide range of restaurants, wine
taverns, guest houses, hotels and apartments as well as holiday flats. Businesses specially
certified by the German Hiking Association (Deutscher Wanderverband) as “Qualitätsweg
Wanderbares Deutschland“ (Quality Route Walkable Germany), have adapted their businesses to
meet the requirements of hikers.
The entire Moselsteig trail is not only a multi-layered hiking and cultural experience - it is also
flexible to meet different hiking experiences: A total of 24 legs - between 11 and 24 km in length offers a lot of options for individual desires and wishes. The paths lead through forests, vineyards,
along the banks of the Moselle as well as along slope edges with magnificent views, and thrill with
their closeness to nature and rich cultural history.
And there is more: The Moselsteig trail is jokingly also open for a “bit on the side” (Seitensprünge):
Many circular hiking trails, the so-called “Seitensprünge” are connected along the way and offer
hikers the option to explore the many facets of the region away from the Moselsteig trail, in halfday or day excursions. Of course the Seitensprünge meet the premium standards of the
Moselsteig trail. The same applies to the “Dream Paths” (Traumpfade) – as the circular hiking trails
along the terraced vineyards of the Moselle between Burgen and Winningen are called.
For more information see: www.moselsteig.de
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MOSELLE CYCLING PATH
The Moselle region has an extensive level network of cycle-paths runs from the upper moselle via
Trier and passes many romantic villages and towns, all of which are dominated by viticulture.
The beautiful landscape and its varied topography offer many possibilities for cyclists with different
claims. Cycling on the mainly flat tracks in the river-valleys is fun for everyone. Untrained cyclists
as well as families or racing-cyclist can find their own pace. For the more demanding cyclists there
is a choice of cycling-routes in the neighbouring Hunsrück and Eifel Highlands.
Within the last years a very well singposted cycling-network in the Moselland and the surrounding
areas was established. And there are still places where you can really cycle off the beaten track.
The most beautiful cycling-tracks in the Moselle region:
1. Moselle-cycling-route (VeloTour Moselle): Cycling from the spring of
the Moselle in France to the mouth of the Rhine in Coblenz.
2. Saar-cycling-route: Cycling along the Saar River.
3. Sauer Valley-cycling-route: Cycling along the boarder of Germany and
Luxembourg
4. Cycling-route Nahe – Hunsrück – Moselle: Crosses the HunsrückHighlands from Trier to Bingen / Rhein.
5. Maare – Moselle – Cycling-route: Follows the former Railway track
from Daun / Eifel to Bernkastel-Kues / Moselle
6. Ruwer-Hochwald- Cycling Tour: Follows the former Railway track
from Hermeskeil to Ruwer /Moselle
Along the routes you can find a variety of accommodation, many points of interest and cultural
highlights like Trier for example with its 2000 years old roman history.
It is easy to plan an individual cycle-trip, but there are also cycling-packages available at the
Mosellandtouristik GmbH. The luggage-transport from hotel to hotel, which is often included in the
packages, allows an easy way to do a several days cycle trip without carrying a heavy load.
Cycling Guide Moselle River Trail, For the price of 13,60 Euro it is available at Verlag Esterbauer
GmbH, A – 3751 Radingersdorf, Hauptstraße 31, mailto:cycline@esterbauer.com
HAPPY MOSEL
Our car-free Sundays are a special occasion for any cyclist. “Happy Mosel”, which always takes
place on the first Sunday after Whitsun, is one of the region‘s oldest and largest bicycle events.
Two road sections alternate annually to accommodate cyclists, skaters and hikers in both
directions. On May 31, 2015, the road between Winningen and Pünderich will be out of bounds for
motorized traffic from 11 am to 6 pm, and on May 22, 2016 the same will apply to the route
between Schweich and Reil. If the weather is good, the special atmosphere of these events with
live music and typical local delights not only attracts cyclists and inline skaters. Children are
entertained by fun and games while smaller defects are competently repaired.
Other all-day events start in May with “Saar-Pedal” followed by “Rad-Erlebnis-Salm” in September.
What they all have in common is their colourful cultural programme and creature comforts aplenty.
For more information see: www.happy-mosel.com
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ROMAN ROADS - JOURNEE INTO THE PAST
The oldest hymn to the beauty of the Moselle region has come down to us from the Romans. The
“Mosella” by Ausonius, a scholar and educator of princes, vividly demonstrates how highly the
conquerors from the south esteemed our region. They introduced the pleasure-loving local Celts to
their culture, their art of cooking, their viniculture and their great architecture.
You can still discover the traces they left behind everywhere in the Moselle landscape of wine and
culture today. The “Straßen der Römer”, or Roman Roads project, is a virtual road network that
leads you through this ancient cultural region extending far beyond the Moselle area. You can pick
your own route on a sight-seeing trip by car, bicycle or on foot, and find out many interesting things
about their times.
In former times, Trier used to be the magnificent residence of powerful Roman emperors. The
many ancient monuments found in Germany’s oldest city are UNESCO World Heritage sites today:
the famous Porta Nigra, the Basilica of Constantine, the cathedral, the amphitheatre, the Roman
bridge, the Imperial baths and the Barbara baths. The city drew the required water from the Ruwer
valley. The remains of the municipal water pipe can still be seen in Waldrach. Trier the metropolis
radiates far into the surroundings. The river valleys of Moselle, Saar and Ruwer were important
lifelines and lined by grand manors and settlements. Wine was already cultivated in the best
locations at the time, as the Roman wine-making facilities in Piesport, Brauneberg, Erden
and Maring-Noviand so impressively demonstrate, along with many wine pressing stones and tomb
reliefs.
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WATER TOURING
Experience the Wine Culture Landscape of the Moselle from the water. It is easy to do, either with
a canoe or a row boat on the “Water.Tour.Route.Moselle“. Finally have the leisure to admire the
landscape. Your view wanders over the water and the vineyards, discovering something new
around every bend: proud castles and impressive ruins on the heights, rough rock and idyllic water
meadows…
There are innumerable options for going on land wherever you like at more than fifty embarking
and disembarking points and resting areas along the Moselle, Saar and Sauer. Always with the
best prospect of all sorts of regional delicacies and of course the famous wine.
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MOSELLE WINE
In this unique landscape, through which the Mosel winds its way in narrow bows, new perspectives
and impressions constantly open up before the visitor's eyes. However, its uncommonly steep
slopes and lovely spits of alluvial land do not only provide delightful contrasting views. They also
represent various vineyards with different levels of exposure to the sun and individual
microclimates. This, combined with the diverse kinds of soil, gives the wines their distinct
character. The Mosel area owes its special reputation to the world-famous Riesling. The queen of
vines flourishes there under ideal conditions, and with their committed work the quality-conscious
wine-makers make sure that the grapes are turned into stimulating, easily digestible wines with a
unique variety of flavours. This is why the Riesling from the Mosel can pride itself on being the
preferred wine of many connoisseurs all over the world and large quantities are exported to Britain,
USA, Scandinavia and the Far East.
However, Riesling is not the only type of vine growing in the Mosel area: The upper Mosel is
known for its crisp Elbling, which is also used for excellent sparkling wines. Fruity, mellow wines
are obtained from the Rivaner (Müller Thurgau) and very elegant ones from the white burgundy,
which is often better known under its French name Pinot Blanc. Only few people know that red
wine also grows in the Mosel area, but the grape, red Pinot Noir, is demanding wine-maker’s
expertise like hardly any other type of vine. Therefore one needs to be a true expert to extract a
noble wine from its grapes.
The Vineland of Mosel, Saar and Ruwer is quickly described in numbers: 70 million vines; about
9.000 hectares of vineyards (23.000 acres), about half of them on slopes which are 100 to 285
metres high; 4400 wine-makers in 125 villages and towns. Today, the wine growing region has
9000 hectares of vineyards and is divided into 6 quality wine sectors, 20 collective sites (e.g. Zeller
Schwarze Katz; Piesporter Michelsberg) and 524 single vineyard sites (e.g. Wehlener Sonnenuhr,
Ürziger Würzgarten, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen).
Most of the wine production is quality wine. More than 90 % of the vineyard land is stocked with
white grape varieties, 9,5 % with red varieties. About 60 % of the total production is mild or
sweet/noble sweet wines, 40 percent dry and medium-dry. The wines from the Mosel are by no
means simply sweet. The winemakers direct the process of vinification obtaining a broad variety of
tastes. Many variations of classic dry and subtle rich wines tickle the palates of connoisseurs. In
recent years some wine-makers have started to develop a light, crystal-clear line of fruity wines,
which do not only meet with the approval of young target groups.
Riesling is the most important grape variety of Mosel, Saar and Ruwer, nearly 60 percent of the
total vineyard area are planted with Riesling. In the valley of the Saar we find nearly 80 percent
Riesling, along the Ruwer 90 percent. The Riesling-growing area in particular has increased by
percentage over the last years.
Second most important variety is Müller-Thurgau (syn. Rivaner), which gives mainly dry and fruity,
easy drinking white wines. The old white grape variety Elbling, in former times important
throughout Germany, today is cultivated mainly along the upper Mosel on the German and
Luxemburg bank of the river. The Elbling wines are mainly dry, with a crisp acidity. Riesling and
Elbling wines are used for the production of sparkling wines of high quality, in the traditional
method of bottle fermentation like in the Champagne region.
Pinot blanc and Pinot gris have become quite important for many producers in the last decade, and
red varieties (mainly Pinot noir and Dornfelder, which is very popular in Germany) make up about
9,5 % of the total vineyard area of Mosel, Saar and Ruwer. The wine growers of the Mosel took up
the tradition of red wine again in the late 1980s. Until the late 19th and early 20th century, red wine
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– mainly Pinot noir - was quite important in some parts of Mosel and Saar. But the success of the
Riesling in this time caused a decline in red wine production. From the 1930s until 1986 it was
prohibited to plant red varieties.
The “Wine Advocate” of Robert Parker jr. praised Riesling wines from the Mosel for its outstanding
quality and “shockingly good value”. At the International Wine Challenge in London the owner of
the famous estate J.J. Prüm in Bernkastel-Wehlen, Mr. Manfred Prüm, was elected “White wine
maker of the Year 2002”. Ernst Loosen of the Dr. Loosen estate in Bernkastel was named “Man of
the Year 2005” by the “Decanter”. And the British “Wine Magazine” named Riesling as “the
greatest white grape variety on earth…Top of the class”.
Good wine should be matched by delicious food and in fact it has long been an open secret among
gourmets that the regional gastronomy bears international comparison. It goes without saying that
the chefs in the area of Mosel, Saar and Ruwer take their inspiration from the local products as
well as the Riesling. And epicures from near and far are more than pleased about the excellent
value they get for their money.
But Riesling is a good match with international cuisine, too. Leslie Sbrocco, wine author with
nytimes.com, described Rieslings from the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region as “the perfect match for food
(anything from coconuts to fresh fish to wild boar) and their racy acidity, bright fruit flavours an low
alcohol levels make them unusally thirst-quenching”.
As wine is inspiring it is no wonder that many cultural events at the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer make it
worthwhile to stay at least for a long weekend. In recent years an ever more varied kaleidoscope of
cultural highlights has developed in addition to the traditional wine festivals, so that visitors can do
much more than just be merry with wine. It is this extraordinary triad of wine, delicious food and
culture which makes a visit to the Mosel a unique experience. The annual Festival WeinKulturZeit
in springtime is the perfect opportunity to enjoy wine, food and culture of the Mosel region.
GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, GEOLOGY
The wine growing region Mosel (until 1st of August 2007 the official name was “Mosel-SaarRuwer”) is located in the western part of the Federal Republic of Germany, between the French
border and the Rhine, about 50° northern latitude. The vineyard area is located mainly along the
river Mosel – which runs about 240 kilometres (150 miles) from the French border to Coblenz - and
along the tributaries Saar and Ruwer. For millions of years, Mosel, Saar and Ruwer forced their
way deep into the Rhine slate mountains (“Rheinisches Schiefergebirge”), creating the steep
slopes which offer ideal conditions for the cultivation of vines. The river valleys have a very mild
microclimate; the surrounding hills protect the vineyards from cold winds. The average annual
temperature lies between 9,4° and 10° Celsius.
Vines were planted in the River valleys at least since roman times. The Romans conquered the
Mosel region about 50 BC. The roman conquerors, who mixed with the celtic population, founded
the city of Trier in 17 BC. The city later became one of the capitals of the Roman Empire. While
most likely wine was imported at first from Gaul and Italy, the Romans soon started planting vines
in the Mosel valley to meet the rising demand of the military and the civilian population. Trier
became residence of the roman emperor in the late 3rd century, with about 60.000 inhabitants
(nearly as much as today). All over the Mosel area, roman castles, estates (villas) and temples
were found. The remains of roman pressing houses from the 3rd to the 5th century have been
discovered in more than 20 premium vineyard sites in the Mosel valley, mostly at the base of steep
south and south west facing slopes.
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The most important vineyard soil is Devonian slate (400 million years old), which was originally
sediment collected in a Devonian ocean. Most common is the dark slate (dark blue or grey), which
is found in more than 50 percent of all vineyards. Slate is dominating the vineyards in the Saar and
Ruwer valley and along the Mosel from Trier to Koblenz. At the central Mosel at Schweich there is
some red slate.
An exception on the Central Mosel is the single vineyard “Uerziger Würzgarten” where the vines
are rooting in Rhyolith, a red stone from volcanic origin (magmatite), and its conglomerates.
On the lower Mosel, we often find conglomerates of sandstone with quartzite or sandstone with
limestone, both mixed with slate and other soil types. Along the upper Mosel, southwest of Trier,
between the confluence of Saar and Mosel and the French border, we mainly find limestone (shelllimestone) and red marl. This part of the Mosel region geologically is rather related to the
Champagne than to the Rhine Slate Mountains. All these soil types where formed out of former
sea beds.
For more information please contact:
Moselwein e.V., Gartenfeldstraße 12a
D-54295 Trier, Germany
Phone 0049 (0)651 710 2812
Fax 0049 (0)651 454 43
info@weinland-mosel.de
www.weinland-mosel.de
Please note: The English version of a 20 minutes film (DVD) on Mosel wine culture is
available.
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MOSELLE AMBASSADORS OF CULTURE AND WINE
What is this grape variety actually called? It is very likely that you will be able to answer this
question yourself after taking part in a guided wine walk. Experience wine as you never
have before and book a tour with one of the Moselle ambassadors of culture and wine.
These specifically trained guest guides can offer you a great range of different experiences in the
wine-growing areas. You can go on your journey of exploration from March to November. New
impressions will await you in virtually every town and village along the Moselle River.
Some excursions are available every week while others are individually tailored to your wishes.
The tour will not only provide you with a wealth of information on the development and cultivation
of wine, especially in the terraces, but also a lot of important background knowledge on the grape
varieties and cultivation methods, with the ambassadors revealing many a secret in the cellars.
You will be carried off into the regional flora and fauna and not only get to know many plants
along the way, but in particular also very special butterflies – for example the Apollo or the
Swallowtail.
Choose from spooky experiences at the “Witches‘ Night” or more contemplative ones at the
Ürziger Würzgarten, a Mediterranean herb garden in the eponymous vineyard. The world of
literature is meanwhile represented by a walk in the footsteps of Stefan Andres as much as by
journeys into the history and architecture of the towns and villages along the river. Your
companions will show you this special cultural landscape from a completely new perspective, be it
on foot, on the bicycle, by coach, or in a boat or ship. It goes without saying that your creature
comforts will also not be neglected as a snack or wine tasting is included in most packages. Your
guides will pamper you with small treats during the tour and you will get a chance to
taste the local wines in the self-same vineyards they grow in. You can select from a varied range
where you’re sure to find something you would like to do on your stay by the Moselle
River.
Registration is important for most these offers.
For more information see: www.kultur-und-weinbotschafter.de
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MOSELLE MUSIKFESTIVAL
EXPERIENCE A HARMONIC TRIAD OF MUSIC, WINE, AND COUNTRYSIDE!
Since 1985, the Mosel Musikfestival presents excellent artists of classical music, worldwide
celebrities as well as highly gifted "rising stars", in beautiful settings amidst a charming countryside
of vineyards and castles. 60 concerts take place in 25 different localities along the Mosel from early
June to 3rd of October.
Performances are given in old churches, in historical buildings and mediaeval castles, and in the
core of the Mosel Festwochen, the Baroque Hall of Machern Monastery famous for its charming
ambience and unique acoustics.
The courtyard of Machern Monastery, the Roman Imperial Baths and the architecturally impressive
inner courtyard of the Electoral Palace in Trier, or the romantic courtyard of the mediaeval Eltz
Castle are some of the picturesque open-air venues where events take place.
For further information please contact:
Mosel Music Festival
Im Kurpark
D 54470 Bernkastel-Kues
fon
+49 65 31 50 00 95
fax
+49 65 31 50 00 94
www.moselfestwochen.de
info@moselfestwochen.de
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HOLIDAY PACKAGES AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGION
The Mosellandtouristik is one of Germany’s regional Tourist Organisations responsible for the
Mosel-Region, a famous and beautiful wine region. As the relevant umbrella organisation, it is
responsible for all marketing, press and public relations activities for the region.
Wine tasting, wine culture trips, cycle and also wandering or hiking tours can be organised.
Furthermore, it is able to customised packages for special interest groups and/or incentive groups
according to their particular wishes.
The brochure “Experience the Moselle landscape of Wine and Culture” offers wine events,
arrangements and hosts. The fully-arranged packages which will take you to the world famous
wine region of the Riesling grape and to romantic locations along the Mosel River.
The package holidays contain a rich variety of events and activities compiled by local professionals
for the enjoyment of our English-speaking visitors. These arrangements are predominantly aimed
at couples and small groups. For larger groups i.e. bus tours, cycle tours, travel clubs, special
interest groups etc. we would be delighted to design customised packages and programmes
according to the particular wishes of the party. To this aim, we suggest that the existing packages
be used as a basis from which to work from.
Your partner for the Moselle Valley
Mosellandtouristik GmbH
Postcode 13 10
54463 Bernkastel-Kues,
Phone (+49) 6531 / 9733 0
Fax (+49) 6531 / 9733 33
info@mosellandtouristik.de
www.mosellandtouristik.de
Press & Photos
Our online service offers current news and information about the most important tourist matters in
the Moselle region: you are welcome to use this information in your publications. We can provide a
wide range of photographic material if you log in as member of the press.
http://www.mosellandtouristik.de/de/presse/default.aspx
Tourist-Information
– Tourist-Information Saarburg · www.saar-obermosel.de
– Tourist-Information Konz · www.saar-obermosel.de
– Tourist-Information Trier · www.trier-info.de
– Tourist-Information Ruwer · www.ruwer.de
– Tourist-Information Römische Weinstraße · www.roemische-weinstrasse.de
– Tourist-Information Ferienland Bernkastel-Kues · www.bernkastel.de
– Tourist-Information Kröv · www.kroev.de
– Tourist-Information Traben-Trarbach · www.traben-trarbach.de
– Tourist-Information Zeller Land · www.zellerland.de
– Tourist-Information Ferienland Cochem · www.ferienland-cochem.de
– Tourist-Information Treis-Karden · www.treis-karden.de
Mosellandtouristik GmbH / Moselle Tourist Board, Kordelweg1, 54470 Bernkastel-Kues/Andel,
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