Planning a trip to Cochem
For tourist information, contact the Verkehrsamt, Endertplatz 1 (tel. 02671/60040; www.cochem.de), open Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and 2 to 5pm, in June also Saturday 9am to 3pm; from July to October, it is also open Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm.
Seasonal Events in Cochem
Both a hotel and a wine restaurant, Alte Thorschenke, Brückenstrasse 3, 56812 Cochem (tel. 02671/7059; 84€–105€ double w/breakfast), is one of the oldest and best-known establishments along the Mosel. The half-timbered structure, originally built in 1332, added a modern wing and became a35-room hotel in 1960.
For a fine meal, drive to Enterttal, 1.6km (1 mile) northwest of Cochem, and dine at Weissmühle im Enterttal, Endertstrasse 1 (tel. 02671/8955; main courses 15€–25€; daily noon–2pm and 6–9pm). Try the trademark dish of fresh trout stuffed with herbs, baked, and kept warm at your table with a hot stone.
Getting There
By Train
The architecturally striking Cochem Bahnhof is on the Trier-Koblenz rail line, with frequent service between these connecting cities. For information, call tel. 01805/996633 (www.bahn.de).
By Bus
Regional bus service along the Mosel is provided by RMV Rhein Mosel Verkehrsgesellschaft (tel. 01805/7684636; www.bahn.de) and by Moselbahn, GmbH (tel. 06531/96800; www.moselbahn.de).
By Car
Access is via the A48 Autobahn on the Koblenz-Trier express highway; exit either at Ulmen or at Kaisersesch.
By Boat
Boat rides on the Mosel River operate between Trier and Cochem. Contact Gebrüder Kolb, Briedern/Mosel (tel. 02673/1515; www.moselfahrplan.de).
