Welcome to the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region

Values. Places. Encounters

Saturday, November 14, 7:30 p.m.
Klausen Pilgrimage Church

Musical reading “In Search of the Secret to a Fulfilling Life” with Stephan Falk & Purple Schulz.
“Culture in the Pilgrimage Church” presents a special musical evening with unique perspectives on November 14, 2026 (7:30 p.m.). As part of “Culture at the Pilgrimage Church,” journalist and author Stephan Falk will be a guest, reading from his new book “In Search of the Secret to a Fulfilling Life,” published on September 1, 2026, and speaking with musician Purple Schulz.

Stephan Falk embarks on a long journey and meets eleven extraordinary people who share spiritual insights and, through their lives, embody a unique path as well as core virtues and values. This yields a wealth of points of connection and inspiring ideas for those seeking meaning. The focus is always on the triad of person, place, and spirituality—or life’s central theme. What drives us to do something specific, to strike out in a new direction? What defines life as a whole? And what can be discovered and experienced at these special places?
One such person is Purple Schulz—the German pop singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has touched generations with hits like “Sehnsucht,” “Verliebte Jungs,” and “Kleine Seen.”

Sunday, December 6
Start: 10 a.m. at the Bernkastel Market Square

Every year on the first Sunday in December, the Moselle transforms into a stage for anticipation and community. The St. Nicholas Hike has long been one of the most delightful events on the hiking calendar of the town of Bernkastel-Kues.

The hike begins at the festive market square in Bernkastel. Accompanied by the music of the Landshut Knights, the hike kicks off the Advent season. Along the way, a mug of fragrant mulled wine will warm you up, and a hearty, hot soup invites you to linger. Plus, every year there’s a little surprise that delights young and old alike.

Come with friends, family, or simply a love of hiking, and experience Advent on the Middle Moselle—it couldn’t be more beautiful.

For three days in November, machernbaroque will feature baroque music of the highest caliber—presented by outstanding artists in and around one of the most beautiful and acoustically rich concert halls in the Moselle region.

November 27–29
5 concerts over three days

For many decades, international stars of classical music have delighted audiences in the historic Baroque hall of Machern Abbey in Bernkastel-Kues. The magnificent hall not only captivates visitors with its unique ambiance but also enjoys an excellent reputation among experts as one of Germany’s concert halls with the most outstanding acoustics.