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River cruises on the Moselle

Discover the charm of Germany's historic "wine river"

A river winding through a narrow valley, lined on both sides by idyllic towns, majestic castles, enchanting palaces and beautiful vineyards - the Moselle is undoubtedly one of the most charming river landscapes in all of Europe. Like no other river, you can enjoy a unique blend of history, architecture, culture and culinary delights on a cruise on the Moselle. Even the Romans appreciated the beautiful location of the Moselle valley and its excellent climate. With Trier and Koblenz they founded two of the oldest cities in Germany on the banks of the river. Experience over 2,000 years of history in the old town alleys of the two Moselle cities.

The history of wine on the Moselle also goes back to the Romans. They recognized that the soils of the river valley, combined with 1,600 hours of sunshine per year, offered wonderful conditions. It is no wonder that Rieslings from the Moselle Valley enjoy great popularity far beyond the borders of Germany. In addition, some of the most idyllic small towns in western Germany can be discovered on a cruise on the Moselle. The many preserved half-timbered houses, churches, castles and palaces of the towns on the Moselle exude an inimitable charm. On a Moselle cruise with VIVA Cruises, you will get to know this charm both from the water and on land.

Cochem Moselle Koblenz Bernkastel Beilstein Zell Trier Traben-Trarbach Treis-Karden

City Highlights

Coblenz

Coblenz

Koblenz already impresses with its unique location at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. The first port of call when visiting the city should therefore also be the so-called "German Corner" with its imposing Kaiser Wilhelm monument. Since 2002, it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Upper Middle Rhine Valley". A beautiful view of Koblenz and its two rivers opens up during a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Perched 120 meters above the Rhine, the 16th-century fortification is the second largest fortress still standing in Europe. Spectacular is already the ascent in a gondola of the cable car.

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Treis-Karden

Treis-Karden

The beautiful town of Treis-Karden is located directly on the Moselle in one of Germany's most beautiful regions. It is particularly well-known among holidaymakers and hikers for its proximity to Eltz Castle. However, if you don't have enough time for a hike, you can also discover many exciting sights within the town: for example, you can pay a visit to Maria Engelport Monastery and attend mass or even concerts. You can also visit the chapel or the so-called Lourdes Grotto. It is also worth visiting the church of St. Castor, known as the Mosel Cathedral, as well as the fountain of the same name and its sculpture.



Cochem

Cochem

Cochem is the smallest county seat in Germany and is located in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Cochem is located on the Moselle River and is famous for its wine growing. The city allows a picturesque view of the vineyards. Even from a distance, the Reichsburg Castle can be easily seen, which acts as the town's landmark. The town is popular not only with bowling clubs and families. The cobblestone-paved old town offers a leisurely stroll and invites you to linger at the fountain.

Beilstein

Beilstein

Beilstein is one of the smaller municipalities with around 125 inhabitants, but is nevertheless one of the most popular travel destinations in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. This is due to the fascinating sights and entertaining events, which immediately arouse the interest of vacationers. The climb up to Metternich Castle is a must for many tourists during their stay in Beilstein, as they want to enjoy the fantastic view of the small town. The spur castle dates back to the Middle Ages and is open to visitors every day from April to November from 9 am to 6 pm. Another attraction in Beilstein is the Carmelite Church of St. Joseph, which was built in the Baroque style at the transition from the 17th to the 18th century and has a lot to offer in terms of architecture. The church is a place of pilgrimage. This is due to the oldest exhibit in the church, which is the Black Madonna of Beilstein. Beilstein is a highly recommended travel destination and is considered an insider tip for tourists looking for an exciting vacation destination outside of the big cities, mountain and coastal regions.



Cell

Cell

One of the largest - and most historic - cities on the river are Koblenz and Trier. The enchanting little town of Zell lies pretty much halfway between the two. Zell was founded by the Romans in 70 AD. Today it belongs to the district of Cochem-Zell. The towns on the Moselle have been characterized by viticulture for centuries; this is particularly true for Zell, as it is the second largest wine-growing community in this region. Riesling is predominantly grown here. The "Zeller Schwarze Katz" is well-known and popular. The square and round towers, which are still preserved from the medieval town fortifications, bear witness to the town's long history. The small old town with its narrow alleyways and cozy wine taverns is definitely worth a visit. Here you can enjoy a cool white wine in the sun. Speaking of sunshine: the Moselle region is one of the sunniest areas in Germany. A stroll along the Moselle promenade is particularly beautiful. From here, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the narrowest Moselle bend with its steep vineyards.

Traben-Trarbach

Traben-Trarbach

The small wine town of Traben-Trarbach is located directly on the Moselle River in a beautiful valley. Surrounded by numerous vineyards, it is one of the most beautiful places in the area, romantic, quaint and modern. In addition to wine tasting and a boat trip on the Moselle, you can take a hike to Grevenburg Castle, a ruin high up on the mountain, but the Buddha Museum should also be on your itinerary. A medieval marketplace adorns the center of the small town and the bridge gate is also one of the ancient relics.

Bernkastel

Bernkastel

Numerous half-timbered houses adorn the town of Bernkastel, directly on the Moselle River. Above is a castle with a restaurant and in the old town you can find numerous small boutiques and stores. The Moselle invites to an unforgettable boat trip, but also to kayak or canoe. Bernkastel is known for its ideal location on the Moselle and for its quaint old town. Together with Kues it forms a double town, on the left and on the right of the banks of the Moselle, with numerous restaurants and bars.

Trier

Trier

Trier impresses with its buildings from the Roman era - first and foremost the well-preserved Porta Nigra. But also the churches of the city are worthwhile destinations during a visit. The oldest city in Germany was founded by the Romans around the year 16 BC under Emperor Augustus. Charlemagne made the city an archbishopric. In hardly any other German city are the legacies of the Romans as numerous as in Trier. You can even drink them in the form of wine. The wine terraces along the valleys of the Moselle and Saar rivers look back on 2000 years of history.

Description and info of river cruises
on the Moselle

The 7-night cruise "Fairytale Moselle" is a combined Rhine and Moselle cruise. It starts in vibrant Düsseldorf, which is not only a paradise for beer drinkers with its Altbier pubs, but also a hotspot of the German art scene with its excellent museum landscape. And the fact that Düsseldorf is a great place to shop is widely known anyway. Across the Rhine, we first head to Koblenz, where the Moselle section of this cruise begins. With Traben-Trarbach and Bernkastel you can get to know two of the most idyllic places on the banks of the Moselle. Afterwards, the cruise takes you to Trier, the oldest city in Germany. Here, the history of the Romans follows you at every turn. Trier's landmark is the excellently preserved Roman city gate Porta Nigra. 

After that, you'll head back downstream along the Moselle, and on your way back to the Rhine, you'll still have the opportunity to visit the imposing Imperial Castle of Cochem. On the Rhine section of this cruise, you'll make a stop in the wine town of Rüdesheim before continuing on to Linz am Rhein. Because of its many colorful houses, this small town is also known as the "Colorful Town on the Rhine." Before returning to Düsseldorf, you will visit Bonn, the former federal capital. The university town with its House of History is worth a visit, especially for people interested in history.

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Take a cruise along the Moselle River and glide through the lovely landscape of sunlit vineyards and idyllic villages. The "Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle" Beilstein is definitely worth a side trip, the historic town was not given this romantic epithet for nothing.

Beilstein is framed by two streams that have made their way from the heights of the Hunsrück into the valley. Enjoy the picturesque view of the vineyards from the Reichsburg in Cochem and end the trip with a cable car ride over the Rhine in Koblenz.

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With 544 km of river length, the Moselle is the second longest tributary of the Rhine after the Meuse, and undoubtedly Bernkastel and Trier are among the most beautiful resorts on the Moselle. It is not for nothing that our romantic Moselle trip will take you exactly there.

In Düsseldorf we cast off and take course up the Rhine to Koblenz, where we then turn onto the Moselle to head for three Moselle highlights in a row with the Art Nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach, romantic Bernkastel and Trier, the oldest city in Germany (16 BC). Follow in the footsteps of the Romans and enjoy culture and history at the most beautiful - namely summer - time of year on one of our most modern ships, the MS VIVA ONE. Come aboard - we look forward to seeing you.

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White river landscapes, silent bustle on the water, and you yourself enjoying a hot tea on deck wrapped in a warm blanket - our winter cruises have their very own magic. On this 4-night cruise on the Moselle River, we'll take you to what is probably the most beautiful river valley in Germany. We depart from historic Koblenz, where the Moselle and Rhine rivers meet at the so-called German Corner. Before we leave Koblenz, you should definitely take a stroll through the old town and a ride on the cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, from where you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city and the rivers, which is a very special spectacle in winter.

First stop on your Moselle cruise is the 150 inhabitants "large" community of Beilstein, which has two tourist highlights to offer with the Metternich Castle and the Carmelite Church of St. Joseph. The dreamy half-timbered houses and old streets in Zell and Bernkastel form a wintry backdrop in November, reminiscent of times far past and you will certainly not forget so quickly - as well as the impressive layout of the Imperial Castle in Cochem, which you should still visit before it goes back to Koblenz.

Click here to get to the voyage: Wintry Moselle | River Cruise | VIVA TIARA | VIVA Cruises (viva-cruises.com)

Whether just for a weekend or a whole week - VIVA Cruises has cruises on the Moselle with a wide variety of itineraries in its program. You don't have to be a wine lover to experience wonderful days of enjoyment on a Moselle cruise with an overnight stay. History lovers will get their money's worth in the many historic towns. Sporty passengers can go cycling in the valley's vineyards or go kayaking on the river. And gourmets can experience some of the best cuisine in the whole of Germany on the Moselle.

VIVA Cruises not only guarantees its passengers an unforgettable experience on board a Moselle cruise with overnight stay, but also takes care of the well-being of its guests even before the trip. That's why the VIVA Cruises team assists all guests on their journey to and from the port of departure. Whether by car, train or plane.

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VIVA All-Inclusive:
for you only the best

With VIVA Cruises, "all-inclusive" means that you can relax and enjoy. Your physical well-being is taken care of with selected meals and drinks. In addition, we offer you relaxing care products. And if you do need a good connection, use our WLAN. For otherwise good connections - especially to our on-board staff - the included tip.

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Welcome with a
welcome champagne - to a wonderful
stay on board

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Full board with breakfast buffet,
lunch, dinner (multi-course
gourmet menus, served at the place) and
snacks with free choice of table and flexible
meal times

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All-day high-quality, cold and hot
non-alcoholic beverages, as well as a
exquisite selection of alcoholic beverages;
take a look at our bar menu.

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High Tea: once per trip a selection
of sweet and savory treats such
as scones, sandwiches,
cupcakes, chocolates and macarons. In addition
be suitably diverse teas
offered.

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Daily freshly stocked mini-bar and
reusable water bottle on
cabin

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Selected beauty products from
RITUALS

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Free WLAN on board - for undisturbed
reception

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Tipping fees for the entire crew

The right excursions to go with your river cruise

The guests on board our floating premium hotels are all different. That's why we devise an equally diverse excursion program for each of our fascinating itineraries. Whether you're an epicurean, a nature lover, or an art enthusiast, our selection of experiences will open up new perspectives on every voyage.

Arrival and departure to your VIVA ship

Arrival and departure to your VIVA ship

With VIVA Cruises you enjoy the feeling of being in the best hands from the very beginning. That's why our service is not limited to life on board, but begins with the preparation of your trip. 

You need a parking space for your vehicle, plan a convenient arrival and departure by train or would like assistance for a suitable flight? 

If you wish, we will gladly take care of your stress-free arrival and departure as well as transfers. Call us: +49 211 274 032 50 or write us an e-mail to : info@viva-cruises.com

COBLENZ

Our berth in Coblenz is usually located at the Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer. You will receive further information with your travel documents two weeks before departure.

If you are traveling to Coblenz with your own car, here is our recommendation for nearby parking garages:


Underground car park Görresplatz
Josef-Görres-Platz
Gerichtsstrasse 1
56068 Coblenz
Underground car park Görresplatz | Coblenz


At the theater
Neustadt 30
56068 Coblenz
At the theater | Coblenz

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