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The Bernkastel-Kues holiday region is the ideal starting point for getting to know the Moselle with children. There are many great activities for the whole family in and around Bernkastel-Kues - there is something for everyone. From fun and games in amusement parks to nature experiences in the forests and vineyards to exciting museum visits, there are plenty of opportunities to experience unforgettable moments together. Browse through our tips for cycling, hiking, excursions and restaurants for your family holiday!
Do you and the kids like to actively explore nature?
The cycling and hiking trails in the diverse and beautiful Moselle landscape are perfect for adventurous tours. Some paths are particularly suitable for children.
Our hiking trails for the whole family
Explore the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region on foot and enjoy time together in the fresh air! The Moselle landscape offers the best conditions for hikes with exciting nature experiences for the whole family. Discover wall lizards and Moselle Apollo butterflies in the lively Moselle vineyards. Incidentally, this butterfly is Butterfly of the Year 2024. Children particularly enjoy hiking when the routes invite them to discover, learn, marvel, have fun and sometimes even climb. These selected tours are guaranteed to be an adventure for kids of all ages.
Hiking trails suitable for baby carriages
Are you out and about with a baby carriage? we have selected special paths that are also easily accessible with a baby carriage. So you can explore nature together without having to worry about uneven paths. Nothing stands in the way of an unforgettable nature experience as a family.
Our bike tours for the whole family
A bike tour with children is always fun! 3 stages of the Moselle Cycle Path and a total of 22 cycle paths stretch across the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region and make every cycle tour a special experience. To create the best conditions for a relaxed family trip, we have put together a few suitable routes for you. These routes are characterized by gentle gradients, do not lead over too long distances and offer numerous opportunities for exciting stops.
Our tip: Plan a trip with a RadBus or a Moselle boat so that not only the youngest family members can take a little breather.
Moselle Cycle Path Stage 4: From Mehring to Piesport
25.6 km - 1:45 h - easy
This stage leads along a flat route over wide Moselle loops from Moselle village to Moselle village, always along the right bank of the Moselle. There is the Neumagen wine ship and the wine press in Piesport to discover.
Tip: If you are traveling with small children, we recommend the section up the Moselle from Piesport via Neumagen-Dhron to Riol. This part of the route also runs away from the road along the banks of the Moselle.
Moselle Cycle Path Stage 5: From Piesport to Bernkastel-Kues
18.3 km - 1:20 h - easy
The Moselle Cycle Path leads along the banks of the Moselle on a flat stretch and past small Moselle villages. On the section between the municipality of Wintrich and Bernkastel-Kues, the route runs away from the road except for a short section and is therefore also suitable for smaller children.
Moselle Cycle Path Stage 6: From Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach
22.3 km - 1:30 h - easy
The flat route leads along several Moselle villages and thus offers many opportunities for a nice stopover. If you are traveling with small children, the section between the villages of Lösnich and Wolf is particularly suitable for a cycle tour. Here, the Moselle cycle path runs away from the road. If you have slightly older children, we recommend a trip from Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach and then a return trip by boat.
Maare-Moselle Cycle Path
58.5 km - 4:45 h - easy
The Maare-Moselle Cycle Path leads along a former railroad line through two regions: Moselle and Eifel. Magnificent maars, mighty viaducts and shady forests. A Maare-Mosel cycle bus is also available for this cycle tour, which runs regularly between Bernkastel-Kues and Daun. This means you can take the bus to Daun with your children and bikes and then cycle down into the valley in a relaxed manner.
Tips for experiences with kids in the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region
Have you ever hiked with an alpaca or tried freshly made sweets? Or taken your children on a journey back in time to the 50s and 60s or to Roman times? In the Bernkastel-Kues holiday region, you can experience a lot with your children and listen to exciting stories on guided tours.
Mini golf courses on the Moselle
A game of mini golf is a must on any family vacation. In Bernkastel-Kues and the immediate vicinity, you can choose from 3 minigolf courses.
Water fun on and around the Moselle
Whether it's an exciting boat trip including a lock passage,
a trip on a Roman wine ship,
Paddling in a canoe or on a SUP
- there are many ways to experience the Moselle up close.
The Moselbad in Bernkastel-Kues offers even more water fun,
the water playground in Zeltingen
and numerous paddling pools in the region.
Restaurant tips for your stopover with kids
And after so many activities, it's certainly not just the children who are hungry. There are plenty of restaurants on the Moselle and families with children are always welcome. The following restaurants have baby changing facilities, highchairs and children's menus, among other things, making them particularly suitable for a relaxed stop-off for the whole family. Some restaurants also have outdoor play areas.
Even the best holiday day comes to an end or you simply want to rest and relax in between! The Bernkastel-Kues holiday region offers a wide range of holiday flats - perfect starting points for your family holiday along the Moselle.
Overnight stays on holiday wineries are a special feature. Experiencing life on a winery up close is interesting and exciting for the whole family. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or Moselle wine in the evening, homemade grape juice for the little ones and round off your eventful day together.
Would you prefer to stay in a hotel with your children? From cozy bed-and-breakfast hotels to stylish 4-star superior hotels, there are many hosts who are happy to welcome families with children.
There are many camping and motorhome sites available for camping enthusiasts. Situated in the beautiful Moselle landscape, often with a view of the river, they are ideal for starting your leisure activities.
Our tip: Do you like to use buses and trains for your excursions during your holiday? Then book your holiday with a participating host of the VRT-GuestTicket and receive your free bus and train ticket for regional transport.
