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Moselland Tourist Office - Mosellandtouristik GmbH
Kordelweg 1 - 54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Phone: +49 (6531) 97330 - Fax +49 (6531) 973333
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www.mosellandtouristik.de

About the city, What to see & do

Bernkastel-Kues is a town over 700 years old and one of the most appreciated Moselle towns, in the district of Bernkastel-Wittlich. Bernkastel-Kues is very famous for its wines and the mediaeval market square. In December, a Medieval Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) can be found on the historic marketplace. Many local vendors sell everything from hot wine, called Glühwein, to handmade trinkets.

Places of interest
- Market square: it is surrounded by many well preserved half-timbered houses as well as the Renaissance city hall built in 1608. Especially well-known is the very small and narrow so-called "Spitzhäuschen" (the "Pointed House") which dates back to 1416. At the centre of the market square lies the fountain of St. Michael (St. Michaelsbrunnen).
- Bear fountain - "Bärenbrunnen": it was build on the site of the former "bear well".
- The church of St. Michael was first mentioned in 1177, however the current building dates back to the end of the 14th century. Its tower is especially impressive and was once incorporated in the city defences. It thus looks more like an old keep than like a church spire.
- Ruin of the Castle of Landshut: Towering above the city of Bernkastel on a hill is the "Burgruine Landshut" (ruin of the Castle of Landshut), built in 1277. Due to an accidental fire the building burnt down on January 8, 1692. It is a popular viewpoint and gives a beautiful view over the city and the vineyards of the Mosel valley.
- St. Nikolaus Hospital houses a library with a famous collection of ancient books. It is also well-known for its chapel, where the heart of the great philosopher, cardinal and polymath Nicholas of Cusa is buried.

Where to stay

Cafe Alter Klosterhof

Fantastic place to stay. A very cozy dining room extremely well decorated that offers confort and a 10 PLUS continental breakfast.

Familie Bastian
Burgstraße 95-96
54470 Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
+49 06531 8454

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