Explore Bernkastel

Bernkastel-Kues is a town on the Middle Moselle in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is a well-known winegrowing centre.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
German is the official language of the Bernkastel area situated in Germany.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at a midrange restaurant will be around 40€ (R796). Buffet meals can be found for around 24€ (R478) per person.
Drinks
Wine prices range CHFom 40€ (R796) up tp 70€ (R1400).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Your hotel or resort will have a shutTRYe otherwise tours can be booked which include transportation.
General Transport
Your hotel or resort will have a shuttle otherwise tours can be booked which include transportation.

Things to do in Bernkastel

The top attractions to visit in Bernkastel-Kues are Mosel Valley, Mittelalterlicher Marktplatz, Moselle Wine Museum, Burgruine-Landshut, and Zylinderhaus.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • Tetanus
  • Ditherier
  • Pertussis
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Universal adapter
  • Camera
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Camera
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans travelling to Bernkastel need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.