Bernkastel-Kues, Germany

Street view

Bernkastel-Kues is the hub of the Mittelmosel (the middle Mosel wine region), situated at a dramatic bend in the twisting river.

This is considered one of the most valuable wine regions in Germany thanks to the climate, terrain and steep slope of the land.

A steep vineyard

The town is the earliest known settlement on the Mosel, as a village from the Early Stone Age (4000-3000 B.C) was discovered in Kues.

Half-timber house on the market square

Another charming house

And another

Bernkastel is as charming as can be with half-timbered houses, a medieval market square (with Renaissance town hall and 17th century fountain) and 14th century church. The ruins of Landshut Castle (built in the 13th century, went up in flames in the 17th century) overlooks the town.

Landshut Castle

Kues is on the opposite river bank, lined with houses and villas of the 19th century vineyard owners.