Experiences on a family holiday

A wide range of activities in and around the cities

Adventurous city tours, puzzling scavenger hunts, Roman and medieval buildings. The towns on the Mosel offer inspiration for explorers of all ages. And excursions into the surrounding region are just as exciting.

Discover the diverse city and country experiences on the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer for families and enjoy a great time together in the river region!

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    Ansicht auf Personen in der Saarburger Sesselbahn.

    Saarburg

    Saarburg enchants its visitors with the waterfall in its centre, the picturesque maze of alleys and its fascinating castle complex. Kids especially enjoy the chairlift and summer toboggan run!

    Off to Saarburg
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    Ansicht auf ein Skateboarder vor der Konstantin-Basilika in Trier.

    Trier

    Ancient sites from Roman times are the main attractions of this 2,000-year-old Mosel metropolis. And of course Trier also has a lot to offer its younger fans of legionaries and gladiators. There's more that families learn to love about the city.

    Off to Trier
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    Ansicht auf Fahrradfahrer auf dem Ruwer-Hochwald-Radweg.

    Ruwer

    Far away from the cities: the nature experience around the Ruwer river! Cycling, exploring nature, water sports, picnicking ... The area around the small mountain river Ruwer, which flows into the Mosel not far from Trier, has a lot to offer for kids who are hungry for exercise.

    Off to Ruwer river
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    Ansicht auf Kinder beim Klettern im Waldkletterpark Leiwen.

    Schweich & The Roman Wine Route

    Nature and adventure meet around the town of Schweich on the Roman Wine Route. Here you’ll find everything that’s fun to do on and around the water. You can also go down into the depths or do the opposite and climb to lofty heights. The area around Schweich inspired Celtic tribes and Romans in former times. In short: There’s always something happening here!

    Off to The Roman Wine Route
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    Ansicht auf die Burg Landshut und Bernkastel-Kues.

    Bernkastel-Kues

    With Landshut Castle, the many half-timbered houses and the surrounding vineyards, Bernkastel-Kues is an absolute delight for the eyes – and will amaze even the youngest generation.

    Off to Bernkastel-Kues
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    Aussicht auf ein Haus mit Türmchen in der Innenstadt Wittlichs.

    Wittlich

    Lively shopping town with a good atmosphere – the market square in the old town along with the banks of the Lieser and its playground give the place some flair and a family-friendly vibe. Wittlich, the ‘town of pig burners’, offers a wide range of sports and leisure activities for letting off some steam.

    Auf nach Wittlich
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    Ansicht auf die Festungsruine Mont Royal in Traben-Trarbach.

    Traben-Trarbach

    Traben-Trarbach is a must for wine connoisseurs and famous among architecture fans for its plethora of Art Nouveau buildings. For tours with children, the twin town has other highlights to offer, including the Mont Royal fortress and the high ropes course next to it.

    Off to Traben-Trarbach
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    Ansicht auf die Burg Arras bei Alf.

    Zell (Mosel)

    Wine lovers are well-acquainted with Zell’s most famous site, the “Zeller Schwarze Katz”. But there are also ways for children to follow the animal’s scent and experience plenty of action in general – on the via ferrata, for example or the nearby castle Arras.

    Off to Zell (Mosel)
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    Blick über die Schulter eines Jungen mit Fernglas auf die Reichsburg Cochem.

    Cochem

    The town of Cochem and the Imperial Castle take you on a mystical journey through time. But in addition to imaginative journeys through time, there is also tangible action in the here and now, such as at the Wild- & Freizeitpark Klotten (family and leisure park).

     

     

    Off to Cochem
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    Ansicht auf zwei Frauen bei einem Selfie mit der Mosel im Hintergrund.

    Terrassenmosel (Lower Mosel)

    Far away from the towns: The Terrassenmosel (Lower Mosel). Fairytale dream paths, spectacular castles and charming wine towns. Not far from the mouth of the Rhine, you will learn about viticulture in the noble steep slopes.

    Off to Terrassenmosel
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    Ansicht auf die Festung Ehrenbreitstein mit der Seilbahn über den Rhein in Koblenz.

    Koblenz

    The city at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine rivers delights visitors of all ages with action, culture and play. A special highlight: the chairlift across the Rhine from the shore to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress!

    Off to Koblenz

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