© Inge Faust

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Discover the Mosel valley from the water

For those who want to enjoy the beautiful river landscape with its romantic wine villages on a leisurely excursion, numerous excursion boats offer the opportunity to get to know the Mosel valley from a surprising perspective on round trips or day trips. From Easter to the end of October, various boat lines operate on the Mosel. Whether a 1.5-hour round trip or a day trip - there is something for everyone.

Rivers and mountains do not age.

© Inge Faust

1.5-hour round trip from Zell (Mosel)

You don't have much time but still want to know our holiday region by water? No problem! Take a 1.5-hour boat trip down the Mosel to St. Aldegund and enjoy the magnificent views of the vineyards.

The picture shows the ship city of Zell on the Mosel between Zell-Merl and Zell-Kaimt in cloudy weather. At the bottom right in the corner are shrubs from the banks of the Mosel. In the background you can see vineyards and forests.
© Inge Faust
Travel times

May - end of October: daily except Friday

Departure Zell (Mosel): 01:00 p.m.
Arrival Zell (Mosel): 02:30 p.m.
Journey time: approx. 1.5 hours

Mosel timetable 2024
Information and booking

Zeller Land Tourismus GmbH

Balduinstraße 44
56856 Zell (Mosel)
Phone: +49 6542 9622-0
info@zellerland.de

 

The picture shows an aerial view over the Moselle near the Marienburg. The Mosel is separated by a mountain. It passes Pünderich on the left and Bullay on the right.
© Philipp Bohn
The picture shows Marienburg Castle in beautiful autumn weather. In the foreground you can see the vineyards.
© Inge Faust

2.5-hour round trip "Around the Marienburg"

Start an approx. 2.5-hour boat trip from Zell (Mosel) to Enkirch and enjoy Marienburg's unique view. If you take the first boat in the morning, you can decide at 12:00 noon in Enkirch whether you would like to return home by boat after a 10-minute stop or combine the tour with a 4-hour stay in Enkirch. You can also get on at Alf, Bullay Briedel, Pünderich or St. Aldegund.

Travel times

May - October: daily except Friday
In April, on request

Departure St. Aldegund: 09:30 a.m. and 01:45 p.m.
Departure Zell: 10:30 a.m. and  02:30 p.m.
Arrival Enkirch: 11:50 a.m. and 03:50 p.m.
Departure Enkirch: 12:00 p.m. and 04:00 p.m.
Arrival Zell: 01:00 p.m. and 05:00 p.m.
Arrival St. Aldegund: 01:40 p.m. and 05:40 p.m.

Moselle timetable 2024
Information and booking

Zeller Land Tourismus GmbH

Balduinstraße 44
56856 Zell (Mosel)
Phone: +49 6542 9622-0
info@zellerland.de

 

Day trip to Cochem with stay and return

Start your day with a Mosel boat trip. The boat departs from Zell (Mosel) at 9:40 in the morning. Visit the Reichsburg, once rebuilt by Louis Ravené. Or take the chairlift up to the Pinnerkreuz, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Mosel. Afterwards, the old town, surrounded by half-timbered houses, invites you to take a stroll. At 03:00 p.m., the boat departs for Zell (Mosel).

The picture shows the ship Maria von Beilstein on the Mosel between Bullay and Alf. In the foreground, a meadow and several trees can be seen, as the picture was taken from the bank of the Moselle in Alf. In the background you can see a forest and the campsite of Bullay.
© Inge Faust
The picture shows the Moselle, part of Cochem and the Reichsburg on the hill.
© Tourist-Information Cochem
Travel times

29 April to 23 July: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday
25 July to 22 October: daily except Monday
as well as on 18 & 19 May, 08 & 09 May and 28 October

Departure Zell (Mosel): 09:40 a.m.
Arrival Cochem: 12:30 p.m.
Departure Cochem: 03:00 p.m.
Arrival Zell (Mosel): 06:00 p.m.

Mosel timetable 2024
Information and booking

Zeller Land Tourismus GmbH

Balduinstraße 44
56856 Zell (Mosel)
Phone: +49 6542 9622-0
info@zellerland.de

 

The picture shows a frontal view of the Moselle village of Pünderich with its half-timbered houses. The picture was taken in the vineyards on the opposite side of the Mosel.
© Inge Faust
The picture shows the bridge in Traben-Trarbach.
© Becker Werbung

Mosel cruise to Traben-Trarbach with stay and back

Take a half-day boat trip to Traben-Trarbach. The boat departs from Zell (Mosel) in the morning and takes you through the lock-in Enkirch to Traben-Trarbach. You have 1.5 hours to explore the town, which is characterised by Art Nouveau. Embarkation and disembarkation points also possible in Cochem, Bruttig, Beilstein, Briedern, Mesenich, Ediger, St. Aldegund , Alf/Bullay, Briedel and Pünderich.

Travel times

02 May to 10 June & 24 June to 21 October
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Departure Zell (Mosel): 11:40 a.m.
Arrival Traben-Trarbach: 01:20 p.m.
Departure Traben-Trarbach: 02:45 p.m.
Arrival Zell (Mosel): 04:00 p.m.

Mosel timetable 2024
Information and booking

Zeller Land Tourismus GmbH

Balduinstraße 44
56856 Zell (Mosel)
Phone: +49 6542 9622-0
info@zellerland.de

 

Middle Mosel trip to Bernkastel-Kues and back

Why not start a day trip to the old town of Bernkastel-Kues? The ship departs from Zell (Mosel) at 09:45 in the morning. The ship takes you through various Mosel villages - including the Mosel town of Traben-Trarbach, characterised by its Art Nouveau style. Pass Machern Monastery, a former Cistercian convent, which is now used as a museum and event venue with adjoining gastronomy. In Bernkastel, you have two hours to explore the town with its picturesque old town.

The picture shows the view from a ship on the Mosel near the village of Briedel, which is on the left of the picture. In the background you can see forests.
© Inge Faust
Part of Bernkastel-Kues is in the picture.
© A. Feller
Travel times

18 May to 14 October: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
additionally on 19 May, 09 June and 01 October

Departure Zell (Mosel): 09:45 a.m.
Arrival Bernkastel: 01:30 p.m.
Departure Bernkastel: 03:20 p.m.
Arrival Zell (Mosel): 06:15 p.m.

Mosel timetable 2024
Information and booking

Zeller Land Tourismus GmbH

Balduinstraße 44
56856 Zell (Mosel)
Phone: +49 6542 9622-0
info@zellerland.de

 

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