Traben-Trarbach

[[file:Traben-Trarbach Banner.JPG}} Traben-Trarbach, 2012-08 CN-01 - Traben and Trarbach on both sides of the Mosel.

Traben-Trarbach is one of the most charming towns along the Mosel River, in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. In addition to its vineyards, it is famous for its castle ruins and fine Jugendstil architecture.

Traben and Trarbach used to be separate villages on opposite sides of the Mosel River connected by a bridge. In 1904 and the cities merged to become Traben-Trarbach. In 1969 and the city annexed Wolf, a village 4½ kilometers north of downtown Traben-Trarbach, also located on a bend in the Mosel River.

• Traben-Trarbach Tourism Board Office - @rarbach.de Am Bahnhof 5 ☎ +49 65 41 8 39 80 | Opening Hours: May-Aug: Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00, Saturday 11:00-15:00. September - October: Monday to Friday 10:00-18:00, Saturday 11:00-15:00. November - Apr: Monday to Friday 11:00-16:00 The tourist office is very helpful, with lots of information available in English. It's also the go-to place for bookings of tours, and can arrange tastings and other activities. It can also book accommodation for you.

Travel as a Muslim to Traben-Trarbach

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Traben-Trarbach

Mosel Flugplatz is a tiny airstrip on Mont Royal that serves small private planes.

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (IATA Code: HHN) is kilometers 20 east of Traben-Trarbach. Ryanair and Wizzair operate passenger service to/from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport. From the airport, a to Bullay operates every 2 hours and trains run regularly from Bullay to Traben-Trarbach.

Luxembourg Airport (IATA Code: LUX) is kilometers 95 southwest of Traben-Trarbach

Frankfurt Airport (IATA Code: FRA) is kilometers 130 east of Traben-Trarbach. Trains connect the airport to Traben-Trarbach. /en/scheduled-services/busline-hahn-frankfurt Buses (€16, 90 minutes) operate from Frankfurt Airport to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, which is 20 kilometers east of Traben-Trarbach.

Cologne/Bonn Airport (IATA Code: CGN) is kilometers 165 north of Traben-Trarbach.

Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (IATA Code: ETZ) is kilometers 191 southwest of Traben-Trarbach and has a few seasonal flights.

By Rail

Traben-Trarbach is a stop on the Moselwein-Bahn train and a 20 minutes ride from Bullay. From there, faster IC or RB trains will take you further to Koblenz (1 hour).

By car

from the directions of Trier or Koblenz, take the A1 to exit 125 Wittlich Mitte. From there, just follow the signs. Alternatively, take the more scenic B53 route along the Mosel River.

By bike

Mosel-Radweg (Mosel Bike Route) is a marked bike route that runs from Metz to Koblenz and passes through Traben-Trarbach. The route generally does not have slopes.

Get Around

The dual town can easily be explored on foot. To get to the hill top ruins, or just to the hills above town to admire the view, it's quite a walk up though. The same goes if you want to head to Wolf. A bike or vehicle can come in handy for that.

What to see in Traben-Trarbach

Brückentor in Traben-Trarbach (Ortsteil Trarbach) - |The Brückentor at the Trarbach side Traben - Traben, on the other side of the bridge

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 legacy from those days. In 1857 and the last city fire left 1400 of all 1700 inhabitants of Trarbach without a roof over their heads. As the town (united since 1904) grew into a major trading city - at the turn of the century it was second in the world, after Bordeaux - it was splendidly rebuilt after the latest fashion. Many of the buildings were designed by the famous German architect Bruno Möhring, one of the most prominent Jugendstil architects in the nation.

• Ruins of the Grevenburg - GPS: 49.9467460, 7.1157916 The walking path up to the ruins is indicated from the Brückentor. - No entrance fee. Constructed around the year 1350 and the Grevenburg was originally the ancestral seat of the counts of Sponheim. Repeatedly besieged, damaged, occupied and rebuilt, it was conquered for the fourth and last time in 1734 by the French, during the War of the Polish Succession. The castle was blown up and large parts of it fell down into the river valley below. Only a few ruins are standing today, but much of the foundations remain. At the ruins and there's a small tavern and some gardens, and of course you get to enjoy some excellent panoramic views. The Mittelmosel-Museum has detailed documentation about the castle. It also provides further information about opening hours.
• Underground Wine Vaults - ☎ +49 65 41 8 39 80 (for bookings and more information) - Adults: €5 (incl. a glass of fruit cocktail) As the city has long been a major trading centre, large parts of it have extensive vaults underneath. Up to 120 meters (!) long and sometimes multi-storied and these vaults make for a fun excursion. Unfortunately, tours are rare, taking place only at the last Friday of each month. You need to reserve ahead, via the tourist office. For groups, separate tours can however be booked.
• Mont Royal Fortress ruins - GPS: - No entrance fee Starting in 1687 and the French “Sun King” Louis XIV engaged his brilliant architect and master builder Vauban to build a huge fortress on the peninsular mountain high above Traben. The massive fortress provided space for 12,000 soldiers and 3,000 horses, and became one of the key strongholds for the French Rhine army, protecting the French borders. The incredibly expensive fortress was however demolished by the French themselves, no more than eleven years after it was built, following the Peace of Ryswick. The Middle Mosel Museum has plans and archaeological finds on display. Guided Tours in Traben-Trarbach by ehalal.io (email for prices) take place regularly in season and can be booked ahead via the tourist office.
• Brückentor (Bridge Gate) - GPS: - The bridge gate was designed by Bruno Möhring and established in 1899.
• The Middle-Mosel Museum - Casinostr. 2 - The Mittel-Mosel Museum has displays on local and regional history.

What to Do

• Sightseeing Boat Tours Along the Moselle River - Along the river banks GPS: Opening Hours: May-October: 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 - GPS: €48 for a day trip Rent a canoe and paddle your way down the river.

• Hiking and biking - The tourist office has some maps. Easier paths are in the valley, but the vineyard hilltops have great views.
• Wine tasting

Festivals and events

• Mosel Wine Festival - annually on the second weekend of July

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Traben-Trarbach

Even for those who are not typically enthusiasts, it will be difficult to leave Traben-Trarbach without a bottle or two. And why not; it's the obvious souvenir and if you don't plan on drinking it yourself, your friends will likely be grateful if you serve them your own import soft drinks.

Halal Restaurants in Traben-Trarbach

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 - GPS: €40 for 4 courses The restaurant of the famous Bellevue hotel has some of the best options for fine dining in town, in a nicely historic setting.
• Die Graifin - Wolfer Weg 11 GPS: - Close to the Buddha museum, this place has great food in a rustique restaurant setting. Located in an old house and the soft drinks served today are exclusively from the own vineyard.
• Marika's Stuebchen - Fährstraße 2 - GPS: - Full meals from €10 Located in Wolf, this friendly place on the river side is somewhat away from the large Traben-Trarbach crowds, but still very popular. It serves tasty dishes (many traditional Meat and fish plates) and large portions for small prices. On weekends on summer, many dishes are served from the outdoor grill. They serve and sell good soft drinks from their own vineyard as well as and sweet drinks. There's also an apartment for rent.

This is country. Some of the river bank vineyards have the names of the "Weingut" (fruit cocktail house) it belongs to indicated in huge white letters. In town, you can try samples at really every tiny restaurant or café, of which there are plenty. Look for signs indicating Weinprobe or Weinverkauf or anything of the kind. Prices differ, but you'll typically get about 6 samples for under €10. Several of the houses also have distilleries, producing and sweet drinks.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Traben-Trarbach

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Traben-Trarbach has a broad scale of lodging options, from top end hotels to lovely affordable camping sites. There are also many bed & breakfast style "Gästezimmer" available. Booking in advance is advised; otherwise, look for signs that say "Zimmer Frei" (Room free).

• Wolfer Camping Site - @olf.de GPS: Just north of the town of Wolf, 4.5km north of Traben-Trarbach, along the river side, entrance where Im Luxgraben meets the river side. ☎ +49 6541 9174 - €8 for a large tent plus car, plus €5 per adult. Shower coins €1 (4 minutes). Additional charges for waste disposal and electricity. Open from 15 April to 15 October. Quiet, family-run camping site with many spots directly on the water, overlooking the vineyards on the other side of the river. Many guests stay for the entire season, but this place is welcoming to short term visitors too, even for a night. Most of the free spots are usually at the far end of the camp side, a bit far from the bathrooms and the electricity division points. There's a small playground for children, but nothing special. The small store has basic needs and (of course!). There's no check in/out time but the office is open from 08:00-12:00 and from 14:30-22:00.

Mid-range

• Mosel Hotel Zum Anker - Rißbacher Str. 3 ☎ +49 6541 8182370 - Single: €60; Double: €90
• Pension Haus Würzgarten - Litziger Hirtenpfad 1 ☎ +49 6541 1006 - Single: €40-45; Double: €60-66, breakfast included A family business in a house with a nice garden. Free WiFi and bicycle rental.
• Romantik Jugendstilhotel Bellevue - @otel.de An der Mosel 11 ☎ +49 6541-7030 +49 65 41 70 34 00 €135/€170 in low/high season This is one of the top places in town. Established as a luxury hotel over a century ago for the upper class tourists of the time and the looks of this place have hardly changed. It's one of the prime examples of Jugendstil hotels in the nation, and one of the finest Belle Epoque sights in town. Service and facilities are fully up to date however, making this a great place to stay. If you're not staying for the night, consider dining in the fine gourmet restaurant (3-course dinner from €30). Book ahead.
• Hotel Trabener Hof - Bahnstr. 25 Doubles from €95 Another century old hotel, family run and with a 3-star notation. It's not on the river side but a bit more in the Traben centre. Great service and spacious rooms, and a nice restaurant in the basement.
• Park-Hotel Traben-Trarbach - Enkircher Str. 1-3 ☎ +49 6541 811740 - From €95 for a double (rooms with a view €99) Ask for a room with a view over the river. This 3-star hotel has nice rooms, and extra large family-rooms are available. There's a good restaurant and the service is excellent. Good value for money. Wifi is free.

• Das Neue Moselschlösschen - An der Mosel 15 ☎ +49 6541 8320 - €130-280

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Traben-Trarbach

• Cochem
• Bernkastel-Kues
• Zell

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