We want to give you a short overview about interesting cultural sights in our region. This is your opportunity to discover interesting sights or maybe to plan one or two trips before your holiday starts. As a little support we have mentioned the distance from the sights to our holiday island.

Castle Eltz near Moselkern:
Castle Eltz was built in the 12th century and is one of the most beautiful and most well-preserved castles in Germany. It is marvellously located, embedded in a native nature, and appears like a real fairy-tale castle, inviting and majestic at once. Here you feel taken back to historical times and feel the past. Get to know the exciting history of this castle and its residents. A mirror of various eras of the occidental cultural history is waiting for you.

Castle Eltz is ca. 8 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car or foot from the campsite or from Karden, Müden and Moselkern. The Castle is open from the beginning of April until the end of October.

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Castle Pyrmont near Roes:
In the middle of untouched nature, embedded in an impressing and fascinating landscape of green woods and slope slate rocks, lies the wedding castle Pyrmont like a sparkling diamond. In an unique atmosphere past and present are connected. This 13th century castle was rebuilt from 1963-67 by the architect Prof. Hentrich and Senator Petschnogg. It was used for many decades as a think tank and guesthouse of a well-known architecture firm. Today, it can be visited anytime..

The castle Pyrmont is ca. 13 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car or foot from the small Eifel villages Roes or Pillig. The castle is open from the beginning of May until the end of October.

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Castle Treis in Treis:
Castle Treis (Treisburg) is a castle ruin around 1 km south from the heart of the village Treis. The ruin is situated ca. 70 m high on a promontory and is flowed around by the streams Flaumbach and Dünnbach, both coming down from the Hunsrueck. The exact date of building is unknown. This castle was maybe built in the second half of the 11th century. Today’s appearance is dominated by the mighty restored square-tower. Additionally, there are remains of other buildings of the circular wall maintained.

The Castle Treis is ca. 1 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car or foot. Entry is free but there is no catering.

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Castle Wild in Treis:
Castle Wild (Wildburg) lies southern behind the Castle Treis. It was built in the 13th or 14th century, probably as protection of the southern side of the Castle Treis. In the fifties it was restored and made fit to live in. Back then, the northern situated, almost square, donjon was repaired and received a new roof. The great hall and other outbuildings were also rebuilt. Other buildings and the circular wall are just ruins.

The Castle Wild is also around 1 km from the holiday island away. It is private property so you can visit it only from the outside.

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Cochem’s Castle:
Cochem’s Castle is the landmark of the city of Cochem on the Mosel. This magnificent castle dominates because of its size and position, around 100 m over the city on rough rocks, the townscape. It appears almost fairy-tale like with its pointy towers, battlements and oriels. This castle was built around the 12th century and was used as a tax control station in the middle ages. After it was destroyed in the 17th century, it was rebuilt from 1868 till 1878 by Jakob Louis Ravené, a merchant from Berlin. It was rebuilt corresponding to his likings.

Cochem’s Castle is ca. 12 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car or bicycle if you drive along the Mosel. The castle is open throughout the year.

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Castle Thurant in Alken:
Castle Thurant is a widely visible landmark above the village Alken on the Mosel. It belongs to the oldest castles in the region and parts of it are built on Roman foundation walls.

Palatine Count Heinrich, a brother of king Otto IV, built it in 1197 after coming home from the Crusades. The castle was built in remembrance of the unsuccessful siege of the Syrian castle “Thuron”. In 1209 it was documentally certified.

The Castle Thurant is ca. 18 km away from the holiday island. It is easily reached by car or bicycle if you drive along the Mosel. The castle can be visited from the beginning of May until the end of October.

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“Ehrenburg” near Brodenbach:
This castle is a castle ruin with a varying history and is situated near Brodenbach. It was built on a promontory in the Ehrbach valley (Ehrbachtal), a tributary valley of the Mosel. It was once used as the fortified centre of a small reign between Mosel and Rhine. Today it is a cultural monument (Kulturdenkmal) with a variety of events. The oldest, still preserved part of this castle is the remains of a steady house, a rectangular residential tower. It is assumed that the construction work, for this at first small castle of the Staufer, started in the first half of the 12th century.

The “Ehrenburg” is ca. 16 km away from the holiday island. It is easily reached by car or bicycle if you drive along the Mosel. The castle can be visited from the middle of April until the end of October.

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Martberg near Treis-Karden
Between Pommern and Treis-Karden, around 180 m above the Mosel, is the “Martberg”. In the golden age of this cultural complex (ca. 200 A.D.) many temples were standing there. One temple was dedicated to the god Lenus Mars, who is the name giver to this mountain until today: mons martis – Martberg. Here, the changeful history of the Mosel area becomes apparent through the fusion of Celts and Romans. The Martberg is an important part of the regional cultural landscape.

In 2004 parts of the temple precincts were restored. These and other reconstructions of the Celtic settlement are accessible for visitors in the archaeological park Martberg. Many archaeological findings of the Martberg can be visited at the “Stiftsmuseum” in Treis-Karden or the State Museum in Koblenz (Landesmuseum Koblenz). The Martberg is reachable by car through the village Pommern or by foot from the holiday island.

Approach by car:
From Pommern is a road to the Martberg which ends at a car park for hikers in the forest. From here you have to walk around 1 kilometre to the temple complex.

Approach by foot:
A more beautiful way to discover this mountain is by using the Lenus-Mars-Trail (Lenus-Mars-Weg). If you have enough time you can experience on this trail one of the most beautiful river landscapes Europe’s, the Mosel. You can find additional information about the Lenus-Mars-Trail under at hiking tips on this web page.

The temple complex is ca. 4 km away from the holiday island and is freely accessible.

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Stiftsmuseum in Treis-Karden:
Karden is with good reason the historic-culturally most important village between Koblenz and Trier. The former monastery church St. Castor, which is still dominating the townscape, strikes directly the eye of every visitor. The building of the museum is a document of history. Built in the year 1238, it is a part of the monastery district. In it the goods which were charges of other parishes were stored. Especially the windows of the top floor are remarkable. They alternate between arcade windows with trios and round arches and were originally reconstructed with their richly coloured frames. At the Stiftmuseum documents are represented which illustrate the relevance of Karden throughout the centuries. Many findings of the temple complex Martberg are exhibited in the Celtic-Roman section. Most of them were offerings from believers like coins, weapons and pieces of jewelry. Archaeological findings from Karden are also exhibited.

The Stiftsmuseum is ca. 1.5 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car or foot from our island. The museum can be visited from the beginning of May until the end of October.

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Monastery Maria Engelport near Treis-Karden:
The monastery lies in the sleepy valley of the Flaumbach, a tributary valley of the Mosel. It was founded three times and this had the following historical reasons:

1st foundation in 1220
According to the legend appeared to knight Emelrikus of Monreal, he lived near Treis-Karden in Fankel, two angels with burning candles and jingling bells as he was out hunting. At this place he built a church and a convent. Cistercians of the convent Klosterkumpd near Simmern were appointed to Engelport. Because of the bad living conditions, they soon moved back to their old convent.

2nd foundation in 1265
Count Philipp II. of Wildenburg near Treis founded the new convent. Premonstratensians which were under the control of abbey Steinfeld in the Eifel, moved in. In the Thirty Year’s War it was plundered and destroyed several times. In the year 1648 it was rebuilt. But in 1794 it was destroyed in the French revolutionary war. The nuns had to flee and were not able to come back. The majority of the building was torn down. Inside the present courtyard is reminiscent of the old church and the enclosure wall of the old convent.

3rd foundation in 1903
Thanks to the efforts of reverend Haubrich of Pommern, the “Oblaten der Makellosen Jungfrau Maria” built the present monastery Maria Engelport on the old site. The government attached conditions to the permission of the rebuilding. Therefore the new monastery became a colonial school for the education of missionaries for the former German colony in South West Africa, today known as Namibia.

The monastery is ca. 9 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car or bicycle. It can be visited throughout the year.

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Matthew Chapel (Matthiaskapelle) in Kobern-Gondorf:

This is one of the most important chapels in Rhineland-Palatinate. This chapel was built as a reliquary chapel for the safe keeping of Apostle Matthew’s head. Heinrich II. of Kobern brought this relic from the Damiette crusade (1217-1221). The head was kept there for 150 years. Between 1362 and 1381, it was at castle Helffenstein. From 1422 till 1927 it was kept in the cathedral treasures of Trier. After that it was given by Nuntius Pacelli, later Pope Pius XII, to the St. Matthew abbey of Trier. The unusual ground-plan of the chapel is hexagonal and refers to oriental influences of the construction.

The Chapel is ca. 21 km from the holiday island away. It is reachable by car or in connection with a cycling tour along the Mosel. It can be visited from the beginning of May until the end of October.

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Historic Mustard Mill in Cochem:
Experience the process and try a product which is produced in proved quality in an almost 200 year old mustard mill. The Mustard Mill was restored by mustard miller Wolfgang Steffens in a way that the complete production of mustard can be shown again. There are 360 kg produced each day. Because of the unique cold-milling process all essential oils and natural contents remain in the gourmet mustard.

The Mustard Mill is ca. 12 km from the holiday island away. It is reachable by car or bicycle along the Mosel. A trip to the Mustard Mill can be connected with a visit of the city of Cochem, as well as with a visit of Cochem’s castle. The Mustard Mill is open throughout the year and can be visited any time.

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Cochem:
At a loop of the river, between the hiking paradises of Eifel and Hunsrueck, lies the old and romantic little city of Cochem. Adoring songs of praise for the landscape were already sung by the Romans. Many things have changed, but the attractiveness is still the same. The past centuries, especially the Middle Ages, have left many marks.

The city of Cochem is worth seeing because of its narrow, winding alleys, the lovely restored half-timber houses with the typical slate roofs, the historical market place, the old gate, the churches and walls. By walking the flower-adorned promenade on the Mosel, with many benches to rest, you can enjoy the beauty of the city.

Cochem is ca. 12 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car or train.

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Koblenz:
Get to know one of the oldest cities of Germany by taking a tour through the historic city. The romantic alleys between the basilica St. Kastor and the Liebfrauenkirche are the main attraction for tourists nowadays.

Of course, you should not miss Emperor Wilhelm’s monument at the “Deutsches Eck”, were the Mosel flows into the Rhine, and the landmark of the city, the “Schängelbrunnen” at the town hall.

Additionally, Koblenz is the city for shopping in our region. With its variety of specialist shops you will be able to find everything you desire.

Koblenz is ca. 39 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car or train.

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Mendig:
The biggest volcanic eruption in middle Europe which happened 13,000 years ago still shapes the stunning landscape around the city of Mendig. This landscape delights because of its variety. It's home to mountains and valleys, rivers and lakes, monuments and hospitable people. Excitement and a great experience are waiting for you in the Lava-Dome, the German volcano museum in Mendig. Here, volcanoes get real.

Experience the impressive variety of volcanism. Here, you will get to know the facts, discover the connections and experience a simulated natural disaster. Next to the Lava-Dome, in the Bauernstrasse, you can visit the biggest “lava cellar” on earth. Through the mining of the valuable basalt a unique cave system was created on an area of 3 square kilometres. With an elevator, or by taking 150 steps, you can reach this impressive monument. Not only was it used for the quarrying of stone around the year 1900, it also was used by 28 breweries as the “largest refrigerator on earth”. A trip to the city of Mendig can be perfectly combined with a visit of “Laacher See”, a beautiful lake.

Mendig is ca. 30 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car.

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Trier:
“Augusta Treverorum” was Germany’s oldest city. Named for its founder, Emperor Augustus, in the year 16 B.C. As capital of the Roman Western Empire and marvellous imperial residence, the city was also named “Roma Secunda”, the second Rom.

Nowhere in Germany becomes the Roman era as vivid as in Trier. But also other epochs, like the Romantic period, the Gothic period, the Renaissance and the Baroque, have left their marks.

This Mosel city got its reputation not only because of its historic monuments (UNESCO-world heritage site) and its art treasures, but also because of its cultural events. The major events are the Moselle Music Festival, the Antiquity Festival, the great Roman spectacle “Bread and Games” (“Brot und Spiele”), as well as many wine and city festivals and the Christmas market on the picturesque main marketplace.

Trier has always been an attraction for visitors from all over the world. Since the antiquity came conquerors, but also peaceful merchants and scholars to Trier. Today, you can feel the closeness to the neighbours of the quadripoint. It just takes thirty minutes by car to reach the French border, you have to drive a little bit longer to reach Belgium and Luxemburg is just around the corner. Additionally, there are many college students and guests from all over the world.

Embedded in an attractive landscape, with the mountains and woods of Hunsrueck and Eifel, as well as the vineyards of the rivers Mosel, Saar, Ruwer and Sauer, Trier offers cyclists and hikers many possibilities.

Visitors of Trier can enjoy many different dishes, like the fancy and noble food in the two star restaurant Becker’s, Roman food prepared according to original recipes in the restaurant Zum Domstein and good regional specialities which will be prepared on a barbeque by many wine-growers. With your dinner you have to have a glass of Mosel wine!

Trier is ca. 100 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car or train.

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Beilstein:
Between two streams, making their way down from the heights of the Hunsrueck, is the romantic village Beilstein. Beilstein is also called “Sleeping Beauty of the Mosel” and many guests regard it as the most beautiful village on the Mosel. I

f you walk through the narrow alleys and nooks of Beilstein, you will quickly understand why it functioned as a set for many movies. The historic part of the village, surrounded by a wall built in 1310, gives insight intto a medieval city with its many historical buildings. Especially the picturesque market place, built in 1322, with the former parish church St. Christophorus and the old count’s winery, dating from the 18th century, are worth a visit.

Beilstein is ca. 12 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reached by car. You can find additional information about the village Beilsten, its many sights and guided tours on the web page.

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Monreal:
Everyone who has gotten to know Monreal just calls it the “Perl of the Elz valley”. The medieval heart of the village consists of many lovely restored, picturesque houses with half-timber which are typical for the Eifel. The romantic and sleepy nooks are a picture of past centuries. The protected location, embedded in the idyllic valley of the Elz, is the basis for the recultivated vineyards of Monreal below the Löwenburg.

The extraordinary attractive landscape makes Monreal a paradise for hikers. Woods – as far as you can see – can be discovered. Marked and very well-developed hiking trails, as well as seven circular walks with a total length of 120 km, lead through mixed forests and pine forests, through the unique Elz valley and up to the heights of the Eifel. The local pottery, where everything is still hand-turned, is of interest to many.

Monreal is ca. 22 km from the holiday island away. It is easily reachable by car.

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