EN MOSELLANDTOURISTIK WINE EVENTS & HOSTS 2019 EXPERIENCE THE MOSELLE LANDSCAPE OF WINE AND CULTURE WINE EVENTS, ARRANGEMENTS & HOSTS 2019 Dear guests and friends of the Moselle region, UNIQUE ORIGINS, we are delighted by your interest in spending your For information on your SEDUCTIVE ENJOYMENT. holiday in our attractive landscape of wine and culture. Moselle vacation contact: This brochure starts off by providing you with a Mosellandtouristik GmbH comprehensive overview of the appealing package Kordelweg 1 · 54470 Bernkastel-Kues offers available for a care-free stay by the Moselle, Saar Telephone +49(0)6531/9733-0 and Ruwer rivers. Thereafter we will introduce our local Fax +49(0)6531/9733-33 hosts, who will gladly spoil you individually with the hospitality that is typical for the Moselle region. [email protected] www. mosellandtouristik.de/en Discover the Moselle region with us – be it on a www.facebook.com/mosellandtouristik short trip or an entire holiday, as a guest in a hotel, a boarding house, in a winery, or in a holiday apartment. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly if you are Bookinghotline: +49 (0)6531 97330 seeking advice or would like to place a booking. eMail: [email protected] Web: www.mosellandtouristik.de/en, www.facebook.com/Mosellandtouristik Have fun planning your holidays! Your Moselland Tourism EXPERIENCE THE MOSELLE LANDSCAPE OF WINE AND CULTURE Map of the region 4 in the footsteps of the Romans 21 The Mosel – One of the most beautiful Exclusive short trip to the Saarburger Land 22 river landscapes in Europe 6 UNESCO World Heritage treasures in Trier 22 The most beautiful side of country life 8 Discover the city of Trier on the Roman Wine Road 22 Moselle, with body and soul 10 Girls on Tour – Discover. Experience. Relax. 23 Wine culture ambassadors 12 Our travel tip “Urban Life” Trier and surroundings 23 Living Moselle Vineyards 12 The Moselsteig trail 24 Best wines and best dishes belong together 14 Unlimited cycling fun 26 Top cuisine in the Moselle region 15 Leisurly bike tours: a great active pleasure 27 Everything from the Moselle: simply good and delicious! 15 Salve on the “Straßen der Römer”! 28 The best glass of wine - tested quality in your glass 16 Mosel Musikfestival – Music conquers the Moselle 30 Regional - first choice 16 Travel back to the Middle Ages 32 Pure harmony: Chefs and winemakers Important notes regarding the at the terraced Moselle 16 accommodation service 34 Wine festivals for epicureans 17 Hotels, guesthouses, holiday apartments 36 - 61 Moselle and Saar for gourmets 18 More Moselle? More experience! 62 Holiday planning made easy 20 Imprint 62 Online Information for your trip planning 20 Booking your tour 63 “Moselle, with heart and soul” – Terms and conditions for all-inclusive offers 64 Moselle holiday with “wow” effect 21 Guest Accommodation and Brokerage Conditions 66 Wine holiday 2019 21 The coverphoto shows the course of the Moselle in Alf overlooking Bullay. (photographer: C. Arnoldi) 2 3 POINTS OF INTEREST IN THE MOSEL WEINKULTURLAND motorway main road railway/station scale of map ca. 360.000 national border frontier point of interest 4 5 castle, palace Landnutzung: Corine land cover 2006, veröffentlicht 14.03.2011, copyright: www.eea.europa.eu Inspiration for poets and detectives A landscape for body and soul A landscape as varied as the Moselle Valley naturally awakens the So much so, that one of the most important German authors was creativity of artists and writers. The region is home to mysterious gorges, fascinated and shaped by these human encounters, already as an 11-year One of the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe winding lanes, rustic vaulted cellars, trendy pubs, unusual events and old: Hanns-Josef Ortheil. A trip to the Moselle in 1963, on foot, together also sun-drenched gardens: everything a perfect setting for a novel or with his father, from Koblenz to Trier, had a profound affect on his crime story needs. Authors such as Paul Grote, Mischa Martini or Ansgar personal and artistic development. In his book “Die Moselreise” (The Travelling to the Moselland promises exhilaration of many like the picturesque ruins as the Burg Landshut (Landshut Sittmann have transformed the Moselland into an ideal landscape for Moselle Trip), he describes how the people, and also the natural thekinds: On the one side,Moselle the best Riesling wines in the world Castle) high above the medieval half-timberes of Bernkastel- detectives. Chasing bad guys is fun here... of course only fictitiously and landscape of the Moselle Valley, helped the shy boy in discovering the thrive here as well as other grape varieties such as the dis- Kues, or the Burg Metternich (Metternich Castle) which towers on paper, because in real life the people at the Moselle treat guests and balm for his soul. A quarter of a century later, Ortheil repeated the trip tinctive Elbling, which only grow in such a wonderful quality in above the alleys that look like perfect film settings, in the little each other with affection and friendliness. and remains connected to the region to this day. this region. On the other side, nature really shows off its variety village Beilstein. in the Moselle Valley with its spectacular loops. The Moselle winds over 545 km - originating with much temperament in the For these and a thousand more reasons, a holiday in the French Vosges - flowing through wild meanders through the Moselland is a memorable experience for anyone who wants slate mountains of the Rhine, a true canyon with often steep to indulge their senses far away from everyday life. The feast terraces, covered in either vineyards or forests. When the for the eyes is complemented with seductive wines and the “wine pope” Stewart Pigott described the landscape as one exquisite regional cuisine. But also high calibre concerts such of the most beautiful wine growing regions in the world, the as the Mosel Musik Festival or the countless wine festivals Moselle achieved royal status. offer a feast for the ears. Hiking and cycling trails, climbing German Wine Queen Lena trails or water hiking trails ensure that sports enthusiasts are Endesfelder‘s favourite places Its nobility is confirmed with a magnitude of castles and castle also catered for everywhere in the Moselland. No matter what ruins located along the river. Some fascinate with their full guests want to experience on their holidays: The hospitality Lena Endesfelder, the 68th German splendour and glory, such as the Burg Eltz (Castle Eltz) or the and joie de vivre of the people of the Moselle is legendary! Wine Queen grew up and still lives in Reichsburg (Cochem Castle). Others, evoke romantic images, the beautiful Moselle village of Mehring. Lena Endesfelder‘s In an interview she revealed her favourite recommended reading: places at the Moselle and what she „Briefe von Ophelia likes to read on her trips. und Jan“ by Annette Köwerich „As a Moselle local I have had the pleasure of exploring many corners of the Moselle and discovering new favourite places. I especially love the view from Huxley (vineyard location) of my home village Mehring. But also a little downstream of the Moselle there are extraordinary places waiting to be discovered. For example, the weather station on the Klüsserather Bruderschaft, which offers hikers on the Sagenweg (Legend Trail) a wonderful place to take a break. From there one can already see another one of my favourite places, Zummet (a district of Leiwen). In 2016, the German Wine Institute voted this as one of the most beautiful vineyard views. Just before the Moselle flows into the Rhine, you will reach the wine village of Winningen. The famous vineyards Uhlen and Rötgen offer a breath- taking view of the Lower Moselle terraces. “ 6 7 Holidays for all tastes through the vineyards, for example when visiting wine estates The winemakers and hosts offer comfortable accommodation that are geared to ecology and hand-crafted wines. of all kinds and for any budget ranging from luxury apart- ments or five-star holiday flats, comfortable guest rooms Impressions that last a lifetime to well equipped camper sites. Guests can choose whether Guests are always astounded about how much knowledge, they would like to stay alone in tranquillity or prefer contact care, manual skills and last but not least, physical labour, it to the hosting family, whether they would like to join a con- takes before a Moselle wine, famous for its quality, is finally vivial round of wine tasting in the wine cellars or even in the poured into a glass. A Moselle holiday at a winemaker opens vineyards, or whether they prefer to discover wine gems in the one’s eyes when it comes to appreciating wine. Often, one wine stores or wine taverns on their own. gains not only impressive knowledge about fine wine and good food, which has a life-long impact on one’s lifestyle, but Experiencing wine with all the senses also real friendships are formed with one’s personal favourite Guests can get closer to the secrets of wine in many different winemaker. ways. On wine estates with steep slopes, sports enthusiasts can explore the “Wingert” as the wine estate is called in the Family-friendly for young and old Moselle Franconian German dialect, via the climbing trail; By the way: A holiday on a wine farm is not just great for couples or those who prefer a little more comfort can travel with the who want some enjoyable time-out. Or for friends and groups Monorakbahn (monorail track), which makes the winemaker’s seeking some relaxation and new experiences. Many wine life a little easier at inclines of up to 60 percent.