Reichsburg Castle Cochem 29.7.19
We have reached Cochem on the Moselle for our stop today. Reischberg Castle looms above us. Cochem is relatively small and it is situated on one of the many loops along the Moselle. A number of rivers join the Moselle at Cochem which is why there has been a settlement here since Celtic times. It was occupied by the French from 1794 after 1815 it was assigned to the Kingdom of Prussia.
The castle was reconstructed from 1866. A bridge across the Moselle was built in 1927 leading to the two adjacent fishing villages comes under a single administration from 1932.
Below the castle in the above photo can be seen some of the vineyards which line the river on both sides as we pass along it.
Mosaic Cochem 29.7.19
One end of a staircase from the bridge has been attractively adorned with this mural which was created in 1982 by Carlfritz Nicolay to show the history of the town.
Castle Interior 29.7.19
We then visit the castle and see the inside as well, remembering that this is probably all from the rebuilt castle so is around 150 years old.
Cochem 29.7.19
Some typical architecture of the town which is picturesque, in looking back through my photos I find I have a number of other shots around the town and of the castle. There is a chair lift in the town but if we made use of it I have no record that I can find.