Cochem

Agrandir le plan

Shortened history of the castle:

Cochem Castle was built around the year 1000 by the palatinate count Ezzo. The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1051 when Richeza, Ezzo's oldest daughter and former Queen of Poland, gave the castle to her nephew palatine count Henry I.

Cochem became an imperial castle in the time when the Staufer dynasty reigned in Germany. From this time on, imperial ministers - with the title of "Lord of the castle" - were installed to administer the castle and the surrounding properties.

When the troupes of King Louis XIV (called the King) invaded the Rhine and the Moselle area in the war of succession of the Palatinate, Cochem castle, too, was occupied in 1688. After the town had been completely occupied by French troops in March 1689, the castle was set on fire, undermined and blown up on May 19th of 1689.

The French Sun King’s troops almost completely destroyed the town of Cochem. The castle remained in ruins until 1868, when a Berlin business- man, Mr. Louis Ravené, bought the castle grounds and the ruins. Shortly after his purchase he began to rebuild Cochem Castle incorporating the remains of the late Gothic buildings into the main castle structure.

The entire structure was rebuilt in the then popular Neo-Gothic architectural style. This style corresponded to the romantic ideals in vogue in Germany in the 19th century. Since 1978 the castle is owned by the town of Cochem.

Opening times and additionnal information:

All individual guided tours are only available by arranging and booking in advance and are subject to availability.(Duration approximate 40 minutes)

Booking at this adress: info@reichsburg-cochem.de

Fees :
Adults 5 €
Children (6 - 17 years) 3 €
Groups (12 people and more) 4,50 € / Person
Pupils over 18 years old, Students 4,50 €
Family Ticket (Parents with at least 2 children aged below 18 years) 14,50 €