Welcome to my last "12 out of 12" for 2023. Unbelievable that the year is almost over again ...
I've been visiting Trier since Saturday, mostly in bad weather, but I still enjoyed my trip because I went to see lots of churches and museums. In the evenings, I strolled around the Christmas market to take some photos. I don't like the crowds, but I do like the color that Christmas markets bring to the winter grey. The weather forecast for the Moselle valley was a little better than for Trier, so I decided to drive to Cochem today and get an impression of the area, which I don't know at all yet. Despite the gloomy weather, I was surprised with some great views. It must be simply wonderful here in late summer. I'll definitely be back!
I plan my route precisely on my iPad, because I want to drive along the Moselle and don't want to take the fastest route, but the most beautiful one. It later turns out that my plan doesn't work out due to roadworks.
Winter is certainly the worst time of year to drive through the Moselle valley. The upside is that there really isn't much traffic on the main and country roads. At Piesport, I stop at the side of the road to take a photo of the small village reflected in the river.
Near Bernkastel-Kues, I drive up the narrow winding roads to Landshut Castle. I have to walk a little way from the parking lot. Shortly before I arrive at the castle, I can already enjoy beautiful views over the vineyards to the castle, into the Moselle valley and over Bernkastel-Kues. How wonderful it must be here in late summer, when the grapes are hanging on the vines and hopefully the sun is shining brightly!
The mild climate doesn't just seem to be good for the wine. There is even a rose blooming here.
There is a Christmas tree in the castle courtyard. Unfortunately, the panorama restaurant is only open at weekends in winter. I would have loved a cappuccino with river view.
It's already 2:30 p.m. when I park my car in Cochem. I say goodbye to my plan to visit Cochem Castle. It is only open until 3 p.m. and I would first have to climb the mountain on which it stands. I decide to look for a good photo spot, which I find on the Skagerak Bridge in the middle of the town. The wafts of mist give the castle an almost mystical appearance ...
I take a break at Café Flair. The interior is obviously from the 1980s, but the cakes here are delicious and homemade. I can't remember the last time I had such a good apple strudel.
The market square in Cochem is beautiful. The pretty half-timbered houses are home to small stores and cafés - it's certainly lovely to enjoy a glass of Moselle wine here on a warm summer evening. St. Martin's fountain is decorated with Snow White and the seven dwarfs during the Christmas season. This also delights the adults.
Many beautiful half-timbered houses are grouped around the market square. Fairy lights and red baubles on the Christmas tree create a festive atmosphere.
On the way back to my car, it starts to rain again. As a result, there's not much going on at the Christmas market on Endertplatz. I think it's nice that the fountain has been decorated with an Advent wreath.
After the weather forecast - which doesn't look too good for tomorrow - I pack some of my things, because tomorrow I'm going back home.
I want to set off early tomorrow as I've planned a few side trips on the way: In Trier, I want to visit the church of St. Paulin with its magnificent baroque interior by the Würzburg court architect Balthasar Neumann see. Then I'll drive up to the Marian column on the Markusberg and see Trier from above. On the way back in Saarland, I will stop off at Germany's oldest monastery, the Benedictine Abbey of St. Mauritius in Tholey. Since 2019, the monks have been naming three stained glass windows in the main choir of the abbey church by Gerhard Richter The artist donated his last major work to the monastery. 29 further windows, also new, were created by the Afghan artist Mahbuba Maqsoodi. What an exciting combination! I have to see it! From Tholey, it's only a few kilometers to St. Wendel, where, next to the late Gothic Wendalinus Basilica, there is supposedly the most beautiful Christmas market in the Saarland. Let's see if I can manage this program!
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I've just seen your 12of12 from the Moselle in December. If you're heading that way again, stop in Traben-Trarbach and I'll treat you to a coffee.
In summer, our valley is indeed a feast for the eyes and offers views, insights and vistas of a very special kind.
oh - you live in the beautiful Moselle valley? I definitely want to go back to the Moselle for a few days, and then Traben-Trarbach is definitely one of the places I'll visit! I'll definitely take you up on your offer😃 - thank you so much for that and for your comment!
Dear Laura,
Thank you very much for your nice comment. I'm glad you like my photos. It was a really nice day despite the suboptimal weather.
Love,
Angelika
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Dear Angelica,
I've just seen your 12of12 from the Moselle in December. If you're heading that way again, stop in Traben-Trarbach and I'll treat you to a coffee.
In summer, our valley is indeed a feast for the eyes and offers views, insights and vistas of a very special kind.
Greetings Gabi
Dear Gabi,
oh - you live in the beautiful Moselle valley? I definitely want to go back to the Moselle for a few days, and then Traben-Trarbach is definitely one of the places I'll visit! I'll definitely take you up on your offer😃 - thank you so much for that and for your comment!
Warm regards,
Angelika
Dear Angelika, despite the bad weather I think your photos are really beautiful! Thanks for sharing and best wishes from Kenya! Laura.
Dear Laura,
Thank you very much for your nice comment. I'm glad you like my photos. It was a really nice day despite the suboptimal weather.
Love,
Angelika