Explore Cochem
Cochem the biggest town in the Cochem-Zell district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. There many castles in Germany and several castles nearby Cochem that are worth visiting. The most famous and beautiful is Burg Eltz, located less than an hour by car from the city of Cochem.
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Language Spoken
The official language spoken in Cochem is German.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around 10.00 € (R193.43), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will be around 50.00 € (R967.17).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 0.84 € (R16.57) and an imported beer around 1.26 € (R24.86). A Bottle of wine costs around 4.99 € (R98.45).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 3.50 € (R67.70) and 2.00 € (R38.69) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
No data available.Things to do in Cochem
There are a few things to do when visiting Cochem. Take the Seselbahn to the Pinnerkreuz Mountain, ride The Mosel-Wein-Express, stroll along the Mosel Promenade, bike around, go hiking, visit Reichsburg Castle, explore the Market Square, go wine tasting, or visit the Christmas Market.
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
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Europe 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.