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Located on the Mosel River in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany, Cochem is a delightful traditional town with half-timbered houses in an exceptionally scenic part of Germany. Many visitors make use of Cochem Hotels to experience the charm and picturesque beauty of this small town nestled at the foot of a hill. Surrounded by a feudal castle, steep vineyards and typical wine villages, legends, folklore and a rich web of history is woven into streets and buildings. Guests to Cochem Hotels will be able to experience this first hand as many of the traditions, festivals and genuine hospitality has been handed down through the centuries.
In a town where little has changed over the centuries, the town square is still an important meeting place with many fine buildings, quaint cottages and black and tan guild houses along winding streets. Cochem is the center of the Mosel wine trade and due to the presence of many vineyards and small family run wineries, its popularity as a tourist town has increased in recent years. The first real tourists were English artists who capture the romance of the valley in oils and water colors but tourist interest really only started in the 1930's. Cochem experiences an almost Mediterranean climate with warm sunny days for over nine months of the year making it a perfect place for tourists all year round.
The Mosel River runs between the main town and Cond district and the two are linked by a couple of bridges. A number of river-view Cochem Hotels line the wide boulevard than runs along the river providing many restaurants, bars and seating areas. River tours are available from this point.
The closest airports for guests to Cochem Hotels are Cologne/Bonn which is 90km away or Frankfurt airport a little further. The train station is in the center of town from where frequent buses will take guests anywhere along the river while river boats are also available.
Getting around in town is easy as Cochem Hotels offer easy access to the entire town and everything is within walking distance. Trolley tours, bicycle rental and buses are also popular forms of transport.
There is so much to do and see in Cochem that guests to Cochem Hotels will have to plan their time carefully in order to make the most of every opportunity. The restored 10th century ruin of Cochem Castle with its mixture of architectural styles makes for an interesting site. Other landmarks include; the historical mustard mill built around 1810 is the last of its kind in Europe; the former Capuchin monastery, now an arts center; sections of the old town walls including the town gates as well as the market square, Baroque town hall, the Martinsbrunner and St Martin's Church.
Popular events and festivals take place from May to November and include wine tasting events, the castle festival, Easter and Christmas markets and wine cellar tours. Bike paths, hiking in the hills and walking along the flower filled promenade are some activities for guests at Cochem Hotels to enjoy. Cond, across the river provides a large shopping center and terraced restaurants where guests can sit and admire the view. Sehl has a small historic village atmosphere in short walking distance along the boulevard while Ebernach cloister and winery is well worth a visit.
There are many three-star Cochem Hotels situated along the Boulevard that provide panoramic views of Cochem Castle and the Mosel River. Many of these are family owned and provide genuine Mosel hospitality. The Alte Thorschenke Hotel is a medieval hotel, restaurant and wine tavern that forms part of Cochem's Old Town wall and gate and offers a unique historic ambience.
Luxury guest rooms and suites with open fireplaces and beautifully decorated are the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day of sight-seeing. From suites with seating areas to simple, cozy guest room, all are elegantly furnished and include comfortable twin or queen-size beds with fine linen and warm duvets, comfortable chairs, black-out curtains and windows that open to let in the fresh mountain air. Some Cochem Hotels include a desk with lamp and chair as well as antique furniture carefully collected over the years by the owners. Amenities and facilities include high-speed internet, mini-bar, coffee maker, radio, satellite TV with pay movies, in-room safe and a hair dryer. Private bathrooms offer a tub or shower, complimentary toiletries and in luxury hotels, guests will also find bathrobes and slippers.
Some Cochem Hotels have conference facilities and there can be no better venue than one of these hotels to host a business meeting, conference or family celebration. Business services are also provided.
There is no better way to relax and unwind after a busy day than a trip to one of the Cochem Hotels fabulous Health and Wellness centers. Providing classic beauty treatments and exercise and relaxation therapies as well as sauna, steam baths, solariums and massages, guests will feel pampered and energized. Fitness centers provide modern fitness equipment including cardio-vascular machines and free weights. Heated swimming pools also provide the perfect place for a bit of exercise or simple relaxation.
Exquisite traditional local cuisine is served at many Cochem Hotels. Famous Mosel dishes include venison and fresh Eifel trout, potato soup and shredded potatoes baked with bacon and onions and served with apple sauce. All this, of course, is accompanied with superb Mosel wines.
Seeped in history, ancient culture, folklore and legends, guests at Cochem Hotels will be enthralled by the beauty of this picturesque town with its delectable cuisine and magnificent wines. Providing wonderful accommodation in medieval family owned Cochem Hotels or more modern buildings, all provide the amenities and facilities required by today's modern tourist.
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