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Reichsburg Cochem

Castles & palaces ·Cochem ·Closed
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#5Castles & palaces in GermanyMost reviewed in CochemTravelers' Choice 2026
  • Visit: 40 min
  • Ideal for a special occasion, couples, big groups
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Reichsburg Cochem is a medieval castle rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style on a crag above Cochem and the Moselle River valley in Germany.

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Why go

  • The castle rises on a rock about 100 metres above Cochem.
  • Six furnished rooms are included in guided tours through the castle’s 50 rooms.
  • The Knights’ Hall has a Baroque stuccoed wooden barrel vault supported by twelve wooden columns.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Knights’ Hall fireplaceIts fireplace bears the coats of arms of the Trier electors and Palatine counts.Knights’ Hall
  • Renaissance Dining Hall panellingThe dining room is noted for its wood panelling.Dining Hall
  • Courtyard wellThe 50-metre-deep well is the sole surviving remnant of the medieval service buildings on the west side.Courtyard
  • Witches’ TowerThis three-storey tower dates from the 14th or 15th century and retains traces of Gothic painting.Castle grounds

Know before you go

  • The interiors and courtyards can be visited only on a guided tour, which lasts about 40 minutes.
  • Tours involve 30 steps up, then 15 steps down a narrow spiral staircase and another 10 steps down.
  • Visitors may photograph indoors during guided tours without a tripod; filming inside the rooms is prohibited.
  • Outdoor photography and filming are allowed if visitors’ and employees’ privacy is respected.
  • Launching, landing or controlling a drone on the castle grounds requires prior written consent.
  • Dogs may enter indoors on a leash, except at the Knight’s Meal.
  • Bicycles can be parked below the castle; the upper area is bicycle-free.
  • The castle is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00.

What's inside

  • Museum rooms designed by Julius Raschdorff contain historic panelling, cabinets, tapestries, paintings and tiled stoves.
  • Other rooms include the Trophy Room, Bower, Hunting Room and Armoury.
  • The Romanesque Room takes its name from its ceiling vaults. A one-kilometre secret passage links it to the Capuchin monastery in Cochem town centre.
  • The ladies’ room has 18th-century marquetry furniture and a Delft-tiled fireplace, but is under renovation.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy regular tour tickets at the castle souvenir shop.
  • The ticket desk and souvenir shop are in the rebuilt Burgmannenhaus beside the main gate.
  • The Ravené family’s former private rooms are accessible only on special, irregular castle tours.

Best time to visit

  • Museum tours run from March through November.
  • The annual three-day castle festival takes place in early August, with knight games, medieval performers and artisans.
  • A Christmas performance with costumed actors and animals takes place in the gardens and alcoves on the second or third Advent weekend.

With kids

  • Strollers can be taken up the hill but must be left behind the main gate during tours; children must walk or be carried.
  • The souvenir shop sells children’s toys and picture books.

Interesting facts2

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  1. 1868

    A stone at the northeast gate bears an R for Ravené and the year 1868.

    Reichsburg Cochem - Wikipedia
  2. 5.40 metres

    The central octagonal tower has a square interior 5.40 metres wide and lower walls 3.50 metres thick.

    Reichsburg Cochem - Wikipedia (part 2)

Shorts

History

  1. c. 1100–mid-12th centuryThe castle was probably built around 1100 or in the first half of the 12th century as a medieval customs castle.
  2. 1130A document dated 17 March 1130 named the castle; a ship toll was collected in front of it by that year.
  3. 1151King Conrad III captured the castle and made it an administrative seat for the surrounding royal estate.
  4. 14th–16th c.A 1576 illustration records major expansions and alterations made during these centuries.
  5. 1688–1689French troops captured the castle in 1688. On 19 May 1689, it was set on fire, undermined and blown up.
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  1. 1868–1877Louis Fréderic Jacques Ravené bought the ruin as a family summer residence and rebuilt it using plans by Hermann Ende and later Julius Carl Raschdorff.
  2. 1879–1890The castle chapel was consecrated in 1879; interior work continued until 1890.
  3. 1942The castle became public property.
  4. 1947The castle passed to the newly founded state of Rheinland-Pfalz, which established an administrative school there.
  5. 1978The city of Cochem bought the castle.

How to get there

  • 45 minOn footFrom Cochem train station, walk via Ravenéstraße, Endertplatz, Bernstrasse and Schlossstrasse.
  • 55 minOn footThe alternative route passes St. Rochus plague chapel and takes about 10 minutes longer.
  • 15 minOn footFrom the coach drop-off at Endertplatz, walk uphill to the castle.
  • 30 minParkingCars and motorbikes cannot reach the castle directly. Park in town and walk about 15–30 minutes.
  • BusFrom May to the end of October, the shuttle runs from Endertplatz to Reichsburg–Alte Linde. From the stop, a steep paved path continues about 150–200 metres to the main gate.

Accessibility

  • Step-free approach The paved route from the market square via Schloßstrasse has no steps but climbs steeply.
  • Main gate The main gate is barrier-free.
  • Courtyard surfaces Courtyards have gravel and paving stones.

Sources: Reichsburg Cochem - Wikipedia · Reichsburg Cochem - Wikipedia (part 2) · Cochem - Wikivoyage (see) · Reichsburg Cochem/Mosel · Plan your visit – Reichsburg Cochem/Mosel · Business hours – Reichsburg Cochem/Mosel · Reichsburg Cochem - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Schlossstrasse 36, -, Cochem

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours at Reichsburg Cochem?

Daily, 09:00–17:00.

Can I visit the Ravené family’s former private rooms at Reichsburg Cochem?

Only on special, irregular castle tours.

Can the chapel at Reichsburg Cochem be used for weddings?

Yes, the castle chapel can be used for weddings.

How can I make a reservation inquiry at Reichsburg Cochem?

Send an inquiry through the castle’s website.

How can I contact Reichsburg Cochem?

Call +49 2671 255.

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