A boat trip on the Moselle is an unforgettable experience that will delight nature lovers and culture vultures alike. The Moselle, which winds its way through France, Luxembourg and Germany, offers picturesque landscapes, idyllic vineyards and historic towns that provide a unique insight into the region.
To enjoy a relaxed view of the vineyard landscape from the water, you can choose from a wide range of boat tours, whether a round trip, a stage trip or even a day trip. Come on board and enjoy the wonderful views of the landscape in a gentle breeze. Exciting themed cruises are also possible.
Event cruises to the Middle Moselle wine festival or Christmas market and themed cru ises such as evening cruises with a DJ round off the offer and promise variety at any time of year.
You can experience a special boat trip in Neumagen-Dhron. A detailed replica of a Roman galley has been built in the site of many Roman finds. This invites you on unique tours - sometimes with and sometimes without rowing.
The classic: round trips on the Moselle
You are spoiled for choice when it comes to boat trips, as there are countless ways to explore the Moselle region by boat. However, the one-hour Moselle panorama cruises are definitely among the most popular boat tours. Discover wonderful insights and views of the landscape and nature of Bernkastel-Kues.
Moselle round trips with the passenger boat company Gebrüder Kolb
Enjoy our romantic Moselle round trip in Bernkastel-Kues, the heart of the Middle Moselle. The journey up the Moselle takes you past the harbor to Andel, Lieser, Mülheim and back to Bernkastel. You can get on and off in Lieser and Mülheim!
Tip: If you get off in Lieser, you can walk over the flood protection dam to the imposing Lieser Castle and enjoy a delicious piece of cake and a coffee on the terrace. Or would you prefer a glass of Moselle wine? If you get off in Mülheim an der Mosel, the terrace of the Hotel Weißer Bär also invites you to enjoy coffee, cake or other delicacies.
Timetable
Easter to the end of October
daily
1 hour
Prices
Adults: 13 €
Group from 10 pers.: 11,70 €
Children 6-14 years: 6,50 €
Families (2 adults + 2 children): 35 €
Departures
Bernkastel: 11 am / 12.30 pm / 2 pm / 3.30 pm / 5 pm
Lieser: 11.20 am / 12.50 pm / 2.20 pm / 3.50 pm
Mülheim: 11.30 / 13 / 14.30 / 16 h
Half-day and day trips to Traben-Trarbach, Alf or Trier
Want to take a little longer? In this case, you will also find what you are looking for with boat trips in Bernkastel-Kues. The Middle Moselle cruise to Traben-Trarbach or Alf shows you the characteristic features of this region, passing towns and villages such as Zeltingen, Kröv, Trarbach, Briedel and Zell - including Riesling vineyards and historic buildings such as the Gräfenburg. Upstream on the Moselle, romantic Moselle villages such as Mülheim, Kesten and Minheim are strung together like pearls on a necklace. The rugged cliffs of the Moselloreley near Piesport are particularly worth seeing.
Bernkastel-Kues - Traben-Trarbach with the passenger boat company Gebrüder Kolb
The tour from Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach is one of the most popular boat trips. The Moselle cultural landscape offers all kinds of attractions on this two-hour trip. Picturesque wine villages, a varied landscape and steep vineyards - including a trip through the locks.
Tip for cyclists: Cycle along Moselle Cycle Route stage 6 from Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach. Once there, you can take your bike on board and return by boat.
Tip for hikers: The Moselle Camino hiking trail connects the two towns of Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach. This is the perfect way to cover one section on foot and the other by boat.
Timetable
18.April to November 2nd
daily
2 hours
Ticket prices
Adults return trip: 25 €
Adults one way: 20 €
Groups of 10 or more: 10% discount
Children 6-14 years: pay half price
Departures
You can find the exact departure times in the
Timetable for the Bernkastel area.
Tickets
Ticket kiosk Moselufer Bernkastel
Alf - Bernkastel - Alf with the passenger boat service Gebrüder Kolb
The Middle Moselle cruise takes you past sights such as Machern Monastery and Grevenburg Castle, giving you an insight into the region's attractions and culture. Two interesting lock passages are also included.
If you start this tour from Alf, you will arrive in Bernkastel-Kues at 1.30 pm and have 1.5 hours to explore the medieval town. You then return to Alf by boat at 3.20 pm.
Please note that if you start from Bernkastel to Alf, there is no return journey by boat and you will have to use other means of transport.
Timetable
29.May through October 11
Tues. / Thurs. / Sat.
additionally: May 30 / June 8+20 / October 3
4 hours
Ticket prices
Adults return trip: 34 €
Adults one way: 28 €
Groups of 10 or more: 10% discount
Children 6-14 years: pay half price
Departures
Alf: 9.15 a.m
Bernkastel: 15.20 hrs
You can find the exact journey times in the
Bernkastel area timetable.
Tickets
Ticket kiosk Moselufer Bernkastel
Leiwen - Bernkastel - Leiwen with the passenger boat company Gebrüder Kolb
The boat travels up the Moselle past famous wine villages such as Mülheim, Brauneberg and Neumagen-Dhron. The cliffs of the Brauneberg vineyards or the Moselloreley in Piesport and the wine presses from Roman times are impressive, there is also a lock passage and with a bit of luck you might even come across a Roman wine ship.
If you start the tour from Leiwen, you will arrive in Bernkastel at 12 noon. After three hours ashore, the boat will take you back to Leiwen at 3 pm.
Please note that if you start from Bernkastel to Leiwen, there is no return trip by boat and you will have to rely on other means of transport.
Schedule
1.May to May 17 and May 29 to October 18
Tues. / Thurs. / Sat.
additionally: July 17 to October 1 also on Wednesdays
2 hours
Ticket prices
Adults return trip: 27 €
Adults one way: 20 €
Groups of 10 or more: 10% discount
Children 6-14 years: pay half price
Departures
Leiwen: 10 a.m
Bernkastel: 3 p.m
You can find the exact departure times in the
Bernkastel area timetable.
Tickets
Ticket kiosk Moselufer Bernkastel
Boat trips in the style of the Romans
On excursions with the wine ship "Stella Noviomagi" from Neumagen-Dhron
passengers are amazed by the steep Moselle vineyards and famous vineyards.
Experienced tour guides report during the excursions about the
Present and past of the 2000-year-old wine-growing landscape.
Dates, prices and details: Tourist Information Neumagen-Dhron
Theme and event rides: DJ, wine festival, New Year's Eve and more
The Moselle cruise is also fun in winter! On a one-hour round trip from Bernkastel, you can get to know the wintry Moselle landscape from one side, with mulled wine, punch and Christmas stollen if you wish, in keeping with the season. Romantic Advent cruises between the two towns - and Christmas markets - Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach are just as much a part of the program as round trips at the turn of the year. There are also special cruises for the Middle Moselle Wine Festival, one of the largest wine festivals in the region: why not admire the traditional fireworks display from the deck?
Evening cruise with DJ with the passenger boat company Gebrüder Kolb
Take a relaxing cruise on the Moselle at dusk and watch the Moselle and the vineyards change color as dusk falls. This is a very special tour. Experience an unforgettable evening with good food and drink on board.
Look forward to atmospheric live music and rousing beats from the DJ, providing the best entertainment.
Let yourself be enchanted by this special evening and enjoy carefree hours on board!
Trips to the Bernkastel Wine Festival with the passenger boat company Gebrüder Kolb
The annual wine festival in Bernkastel-Kues is one of the most attractive wine festivals in the region. In addition to highlights such as the traditional parade, a varied music program, the Mosella reception and the Moselblümchen meets Winzerkittel evening, the big fireworks display on Saturday evening is also one of the highlights - especially when viewed from the Moselle!
Winter cruises with the passenger boat company Gebrüder Kolb
Moselle cruises are also fun in winter! On a one-hour round trip from Bernkastel, you can get to know the wintry Moselle landscape from a different angle, with mulled wine, punch and Christmas stollen if you wish, in keeping with the season.
Romantic Advent cruises with the passenger boat company Gebrüder Kolb
The romantic Advent cruises connect the two twin towns of Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach. Not only the towns themselves, but also their Christmas markets. In one day, you can visit the underground Christmas market in the wine cellars of Traben-Trarbach and the atmospheric Christmas market in the old town of Bernkastel-Kues.
If you start the tour from Traben-Trarbach, you will arrive in Bernkastel at 1.20 pm and have 2 hours to spend there before returning by boat at 3.20 pm.
Please note that if you start from Bernkastel to Traben-Trarbach, there is no return journey by boat and you will have to rely on other means of transport.
Round trips on New Year's Eve with the passenger shipping company Gebrüder Kolb
Do you already know the Moselle in winter? Then experience the 4th season with its very special charm. Wafts of mist over the water, past dreamy Moselle villages. There is so much to discover in the wintry Moselle valley. And then you can even welcome in the New Year on your winter vacation.
Boat trips and wine tastings
The views of the beautiful river and vineyard landscape on a boat trip and the enjoyment of delicious Moselle wine - these two elements go together perfectly. That's why there are offers that combine both - boat trip and wine tasting. Either on the boat or at the winegrower's in the vinotheque. At both events you will experience pure Moselle!
Water fun on and around the Moselle
Canoe tours and stand-up paddle tours for active people.
Swimming in the Moselle pool in Bernkastel-Kues.
Wet fun on the water playground for the little ones.
And refreshment in the water treading pools.
