Cochem Castle
Reichsburg Cochem commands a dramatic hilltop above the Moselle River in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. First documented in 1130, King Konrad III claimed it as an imperial fortress in 1151. French forces under Louis XIV destroyed it in 1689, leaving it in ruins for nearly two centuries.
In 1868, Berlin merchant Louis Frédéric Jacques Ravené purchased the ruined shell for just 300 thalers and undertook a Neo-Gothic reconstruction completed in 1877, creating the romantic silhouette visible today. The town of Cochem has owned the castle since 1978 and operates it as a major visitor attraction.
Visitor information
- Location
- Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate
- Country
- Germany
- Tier
- A (Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip)
- Coordinates
- 50.1469, 7.1667
- Official site
- https://cochem.de/
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cochem Castle?
- Cochem Castle is in Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (approximately 50.1469, 7.1667).
- Can you visit Cochem Castle?
- Yes — Cochem Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at https://cochem.de/ for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Cochem Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Cochem Castle is rated A tier on the Castle Atlas — Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip.
- What can you see at Cochem Castle?
- Reichsburg Cochem commands a dramatic hilltop above the Moselle River in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. First documented in 1130, King Konrad III claimed it as an imperial fortress in 1151. French forces under Louis XIV destroyed it in 1689, leaving it in ruins for nearly two centuries.