Moselle - Nahe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cathedral of Trier
Moselle - Nahe
Cathedral of Trier
Black Gate
Moselle - Nahe
Try the many varieties of white and sparkling wines that are produced from grapes growing in vineyards around the Moselle and Nahe rivers in this scenic region.

Covering sweeping mountains and valleys dotted with villages, Moselle-Nahe is a large part of Germany’s preeminent wine region. Its warm climate is ideal for growing a variety of grape vines. Learn about German wine with a trip to pretty wineries adorning this picturesque countryside.

White wine grapes make up the majority of the area’s vineyard surface. The heart of the Moselle is the Mittelmosel region, with Piesport and Bernkastel producing namesake wines. Visit the Mittelmosel Museum in Traben-Trarbach, which sheds light on the history of Goethe, Prussian kings and French poets, among other intriguing subjects.

Travel to the various villages for their exquisite wineries. These include the Winery Dr. Loosen in Bernkastel-Kues, the Apel Winery in Nittel and the Egon Müller Winery in Saarburg. Stroll through the historic town center along the Saar River for the Saarburg Castle and the Mabilon Bell Foundry Museum. Ride the Saarburg Chairlift over the village for views of the sprawling, green countryside.

Among the most popular towns for visitors is TrierOpens in a new window, where you will find the majestic Cathedral of Trier. Capture photos of the Porta Nigra gate that dates back to Roman times and see the Roman Bridge and the Trier Roman Amphitheater to continue the theme. Take a cultured trip to the Theater Trier and browse the stalls of the Trier Christmas Market in the festive season. Explore the Rhineland Museum for a sense of the region’s past.

Just outside the city are the vineyard areas of Waldrach and Kasel, where you will find many individually owned farms. Go south to Perl to try the Elbling grape and sparkling wine.

The area is an unofficial region comprising the wine provinces of Mosel-Saar-Ruwer and Nahe. It is on the border with Luxembourg in the southwestern part of Germany. Fly to Frankfurt and travel west for about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to get here. Travel within the region by train.

Moselle-Nahe is a sophisticated wine region around which are dotted charming villages and historic landmarks.

Where to stay in Moselle - Nahe

Trier

Mitte

5/5(5 area reviews)

Mitte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Frankenturm and Trier Christmas Market.

Mitte

Biewer

While Biewer isn't home to many top sights, Arena Trier and Park Nells Landchen are some notable places to visit nearby.

Biewer

Trier Ost

While visiting Trier Ost, you might make a stop by sights like Kreuzweg Petrisberg and Trier Roman Amphitheatre.

Trier Ost
Hotel My Place
Hotel My Place
Hauptstrasse 8, Lautzenhausen, RP
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The price is AU$133 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$133
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22 Feb - 23 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lautzenhausen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (604 reviews)
"Airport shuttle bus services provided"

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

Hotel My Place
Mercure Hotel Trier Porta Nigra
Mercure Hotel Trier Porta Nigra
4 out of 5
Porta-Nigra-Platz 1, Trier, RP
The price is AU$112 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$112
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16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Trier. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Mercure Hotel Trier Porta Nigra
Holiday Inn Express Trier, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Trier, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Nikolaus Leis Strasse 32, Trier
The price is AU$130 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trier. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (728 reviews)
"A great overnight stopping point for a longer journey"

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Trier, an IHG Hotel
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Limehome Trier Nikolaus-Leis-Strasse
Limehome Trier Nikolaus-Leis-Strasse
Nikolaus-Leis-Straße 34, Trier
Stay at this apartment in Trier. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Forsthaus Drachenhaus and Martinerhof are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (37 reviews)
"Great spacious 1 room apartment. All new. Clean. Very well equipped. Free coffee and tea. Own wifi. Elevator. Great bakery downstairs. Gas station nearby. Historic downtown is 15 minutes walking distance. Parking can be tricky..but free spots can be found. Watch out -main road access is a one way ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sep. 2024

Limehome Trier Nikolaus-Leis-Strasse
Relax alone in the indoor pool, sauna, steam bath. Terrace facing the Moselle
Relax alone in the indoor pool, sauna, steam bath. Terrace facing the Moselle
Zell an der Mosel
Stay at this apartment in Zell. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Popular attractions Bremm-Keltenhof and Ferienweingut Werner Scheid are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
A lovely cosy apartment with the added bonus of an indoor heated pool to relax in
"A lovely comfy home with a wonderful view of the Moselle, convenient parking, a sweet back garden and the surprise of an indoor pool, sauna and steam room for relaxing in after a big day of sightseeing. Checking in was a pleasure, made both informative and fun by the happy Mrs Schumaker. It was a ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2017

Relax alone in the indoor pool, sauna, steam bath. Terrace facing the Moselle
Living in a listed Winzerhof, Stylish gallery apartments
Living in a listed Winzerhof, Stylish gallery apartments
Zell (Mosel)
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Zell. Enjoy a sauna, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Ferienweingut Werner Scheid and Peterskapelle ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
A wonderful experience. Tony and Claudia are fantastic hosts. The area and the wine are phenomenal.
"An great family experience. A lovely town and great stay."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2022

Living in a listed Winzerhof, Stylish gallery apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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