Moselle Wine Road Motorhome Tour

🛣️ Route Overview: 

The Moselle River winds through France, Luxembourg, and Germany, but the most iconic stretch for wine lovers is between Trier and Koblenz in Germany. This route is packed with vineyards, castles, and charming villages.

🍇 Top Wine Towns & Vineyards with Motorhome Access

1. Bernkastel-Kues

  • Why Visit: Quintessential Moselle charm with medieval architecture and top-tier Rieslings.

  • Attractions:

    • Wine Museum: Learn about 2,000 years of winemaking.

    • Dr. Loosen Winery: Renowned Riesling producer offering tastings.

  • Motorhome Parking:

    • Wohnmobilstellplatz Bernkastel-Kues: Riverside, walking distance to town and wineries.

 

2. Traben-Trarbach

  • Why Visit: Art Nouveau town with underground wine cellars.

  • Attractions:

    • Vinothek: Located in a former wine cellar, offering tastings from 100+ local producers.

    • Moseltherme Spa: Relax after a day of sipping.

  • Motorhome Parking:

    • Wohnmobilstellplatz Traben-Trarbach: Near the river and historic center.

 

3. Zell (Mosel)

  • Why Visit: Home of the famous “Zeller Schwarze Katz” wine.

  • Attractions:

    • Weingut Lindenhof: Offers tastings and direct sales.

    • Wine-themed hiking trails: With scenic vineyard views.

  • Motorhome Parking:

    • Stellplatz Zell: Right on the river, with easy access to town and vineyards.

 

4. Cochem

  • Why Visit: Dramatic castle views and vibrant wine scene.

  • Attractions:

    • Reichsburg Castle: Wine tastings often paired with castle tours.

    • Weingut Haxel: Family-run vineyard with tastings and wine walks.

  • Motorhome Parking:

    • Campingplatz Moselblick: Full-service site with views of the castle.

 

5. Burgen

  • Why Visit: Quieter village surrounded by vineyards.

  • Attractions:

    • Knaus Campingpark Burgen Mosel: On-site wine tastings, heated pool, and views of Bischofstein Castle.

  • Motorhome Parking:

    • Knaus Campingpark: Spacious pitches, ideal for longer stays.

 

6. Alken & Brodenbach

  • Why Visit: Historic wine villages with access to hiking and castles.

  • Attractions:

    • Ehrenburg Castle: Reachable via scenic hike from Brodenbach.

    • Local Straußwirtschaften: Seasonal wine taverns run by vintners.

  • Motorhome Parking:

    • Parkplatz Salzwiese (Brodenbach): Quiet, nature-surrounded stopover.

🏰 Attractions Along the Way

  • Porta Nigra (Trier) – Roman city gate, UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Moselsteig Trail – 365 km hiking route with stunning views

  • Reichsburg Castle (Cochem) – Dramatic hilltop fortress

  • Centre Pompidou Metz (France) – Modern art museum if you start further upstream

  • Wine Culture Trails – Like the Römische Weinstrasse and Weinkulturwege

 

🥂 Unique Wine Experiences

  • Straußwirtschaften: Rustic seasonal taverns where winemakers serve homemade wine and regional dishes.

  • Weinkulturwege & Römische Weinstrasse: Cultural wine trails with tasting stops and historical markers.

  • Mosel Wine Festivals: Held in towns like Bernkastel and Cochem — music, food, and endless wine.

🎉 Featured Wine Festivals Along the Moselle

🏰 Bernkastel-Kues: Wine Festival of the Middle Mosel

  • 📅 Dates: September 4–8, 2025

  • Highlights:

    • Grand fireworks over the Moselle (Saturday)

    • Festive parade with floats and music (Sunday)

    • “Moselblümchen” evening with traditional attire (Thursday)

    • Wine road with dozens of vintners offering tastings daily

  • Motorhome Tip: Stellplatz Bernkastel-Kues is within walking distance of the festivities 

 

🎶 Kinheim: Kinheimer Weinsommer

  • 📅 Usually mid-July

  • Vibe: Smaller, relaxed riverside wine fest with live music and local producers

 

🍇 Traben-Trarbach: Wine & Art Festival

  • 📅 Typically late August

  • Combo: Wine tastings + art exhibitions in historic wine cellars

 

🎼 Cochem: Wine Week

  • 📅 Usually mid-August

  • Highlights: Wine tastings, castle tours, and live folk music

 

🥂 Wolf (near Traben-Trarbach): Street Wine Festival

  • 📅 Often early September

  • Style: Intimate village fest with open winegrower courtyards