Burg Eltz & Cochem

On a random day in October we decided to take a trip to see a couple castles in the area. First, we drove 2 hours north to Wierschem to see Burg Eltz. It started out as a hazy cold day but by the end of our tour the sun came out and it warmed up quite a bit.

There is a parking area above the castle so you have the option to take the shuttle or walk the steep roads. We opted to walk but it was a hard hike back up to leave. The castle offers tours in dutch and english on a regular basis throughout the day. There is a gift shop along with a little cafe.

 

Next we headed 45 minutes West to Cochem. We had a great time wondering the cobblestone streets of the city and admiring the view of the Mosel River.