Sports & Leisure
For those who like activity holidays and for sports enthusiasts there is so much to discover in Bernkastel- Kues. Cycle along the idyllically winding banks of the river and make a tour to the rugged side valleys. Swing the paddle in a canoe right beside the natural vegetation of the riversides. Pass through a sea of green vines - either wandering through the vineyards, or following one of the Nordic walking tracks.
Are you looking for more motion and activity - for example tennis, riding or even water-ski? In Bernkastel-Kues you have all the opportunities to make your holiday wishes come true. Would you like to freshen up in a cool pool? Come to find pleasure in the modern indoor and outdoor swimming-pools, massage pool, solarium, childrens' pool and on the sun terrace. The sports and leisure facilities in Bernkastel-Kues offer a wide range of possibilities - to your pleasure.
Cycling
Magnificent cycle routes along the Mosel, in the Eifel and Hunsrück, offer every cyclist a special experience.
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Hiking
The magnificent wine culture landscape with the rolling vineyards and the winding course of the river combined with the forests of the Eifel and Hunsrück mountain ranges make for unforgettable hiking adventures.
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Boat Cruises on the Mosel
The waves lap the bow of the boat as you slowly meander down the river, listening to the soft chug of the diesel motor while you sip a cool glass of Riesling at your table. What could be classier and more relaxing than a trip down the Mosel on an elegant ship of the white fleet? Head out on different round trips and excursions with a ship on the Mosel from the wine town Bernkastel-Kues waterfront. This classic component to every Mosel vacation must be part of your itinerary! Round trips, ballroom trips, day and half-day excursions or a ride in the soft evening light are some of the wonderful opportunities to get to know the Mosel - while you enjoy kicking back and relaxing at the same time.
Interesting excursions
Many interesting excursions are possible, too: you can drive from Bernkastel-Kues to Trier in about 40 minutes, after only 60 minutes you reach Burg Eltz, which seems to be a fairy tale castle - and only a few minutes away, there is the idyllic Kloster Machern, a former Cistercian nuns' abbey. Also Luxemburg and the Eifel region with its maars are only a stone's throw away! There is so much to discover. So we suggest: choose Bernkastel-Kues as your "home" during the holidays - and explore the surroundings from here!
Landshut Castle Express
The Landshut Castle Express transports you comfortably from Bernkastel to the castle ruins looming over the city. On your way up and during your visit to the Landshut Castle ruins, enjoy the unique panoramic view of the Mosel with its wine and forest landscapes and the sights of Bernkastel-Kues. Round trips daily from April through October - departure every hour on the hour (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) from the Mosel marketplace.
Round Trips with the Panorama Tram
Whoever would prefer to stay on land in lieu of a cruise may want to take a trip on the panorama tram. From May onward, the tram takes a leisurely pace through the middle of the Bernkastel Old Town and high into the Kues vineyards.