Holidays to The Rhine, Mosel and Eifel

Two rivers are the lifeblood of this region – the mighty Rhine and the gentler Mosel. The Rhine is famous for its castles, dramatic scenery and historic towns, while the Mosel has a softer, more intimate character, winding between steep vineyard-covered slopes and picturesque wine villages.

Wine is central to both valleys, with generations of winegrowers producing some of Germany’s best-known wines, particularly Riesling.

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Vine-clad hills, fertile countryside, forests and mountains give the region enormous scenic variety. Nearby, the unspoilt Vulkaneifel offers a very different landscape, with its distinctive volcanic lakes and peaceful countryside.

The region is also home to some of Germany’s most important cities. Cologne combines Roman and medieval heritage with a lively contemporary atmosphere; Düsseldorf is a stylish and modern city with its own distinctive Rhineland character; and Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven, offers both history and culture.

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Along the Rhine, picturesque wine towns such as Rüdesheim and Boppard provide excellent bases for exploring the river valley.

On the Mosel, Trier is Germany’s oldest city, with an extraordinary Roman heritage. Bernkastel-Kues is one of the river’s best-known wine towns, while Cochem, with its imposing hilltop castle, is one of the Mosel’s most popular destinations. For those looking for somewhere quieter, Zell-Mosel offers an attractive riverside setting and a more relaxed wine-town atmosphere.

The wider region also includes the Ahr Valley, known particularly for its red wines, while Riesling remains the defining grape of both the Rhine and Mosel valleys.

Explore the Rhine, Mosel and Eifel

The destinations featured below are just a selection of the places that can form part of a tailor-made holiday in the Rhine, Mosel and Eifel region.

If you already have a particular town, area or experience in mind that is not featured here, Travel without Borders can help you plan a personalised itinerary that incorporates it.