Traben-Trarbach
Traben-Trarbach on the Middle Moselle is a town in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
It is the seat of the like-named Verbandsgemeinde and a state-recognized climatic spa (Luftkurort). The city is located in the Valley of Dawn.
Getting to Traben-Trarbach
Mosel Flugplatz is a tiny airstrip on Mont Royal that serves small private planes. Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN IATA) is 20 km (12 mi) east of Traben-Trarbach. Ryanair and Wizzair operate passenger service to/from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport. From the airport, a bus to Bullay operates every 2 hours and trains run regularly from Bullay to Traben-Trarbach.
Worth seeing
Both the Traben and Trarbach sides of town have a pleasant and typical old flair to it, with timbered houses and many Belle Epoque details all around. Although the origins of both places go back to the Middle Ages, mass fires destroyed most heritage from those days. In 1857, the last city fire left 1400 of all 1700 inhabitants of Trarbach without a roof over their heads.
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Things to do
Sightseeing Boat Tours Along the Moselle River, Along the river banks. May-Oct: 10:00-17:00. Sight seeing boat trips along the Moselle River are easily available from May to October and include from 1-hour return trips, trips to Bernkastel-Kues that stop at various towns along the river, and trips to Trier, Zell, and Cochem. Canoe Tours Along the Moselle River. Rent a canoe and paddle your way down the river.
Where to eat
Restaurants are scattered all over town, with options varying from 5-course gourmet cuisine to traditional and filling schnitzel and fried potatoes for around €12. Clauss-Feist. The restaurant of the famous Bellevue hotel has some of the best options for fine dining in town, in a nicely historic setting. €40 for 4 courses. Die Graifin, Wolfer Weg 11.
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