Moselle Tour 2020 · Page 2
- Dates
- 2020
- Distance
- 802 km
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The next day we set off for the Geyser Andernach visitor centre. From there our exciting boat trip across the Rhine to the Namedyer Werth peninsula began – a real adventure! The trip itself was a pleasure: the view of the water, the surrounding countryside and the pleasant feeling of escaping everyday life made the ride something special.
At the geyser, we first learned more about its geological background and history on a guided tour. The Andernach Geyser is the highest cold-water geyser in the world, with a fountain that shoots up to 60 metres into the air! As the moment approached, we were all excited – and then it happened: with a hiss and a rumble, the geyser erupted and shot its fountain of water into the sky. A breathtaking natural spectacle that you have to experience live!
The combination of nature, science and experience made a lasting impression on us. After the excursion we took the boat back, filled with lots of new impressions.
Our motorhome trip took us on to the picturesque Moselle town of Cochem – a real gem with half-timbered houses, vineyards and an impressive Imperial Castle high above the town. We were lucky as soon as we arrived: we found a centrally located, well-equipped motorhome site from which we could easily explore the town on foot. Surrounded by vines and with a view of the Moselle, we felt at home straight away.
After a leisurely walk through the old town with its small shops, cafés and quaint lanes, one of the highlights of our trip was on the programme: a visit to the Bundesbank bunker in Cochem – a place full of history and secrets.
A look behind the scenes of the Cold War – the Bundesbank bunker in Cochem
From the outside you'd hardly guess what lies hidden behind the inconspicuous facade of a residential house: 30 metres deep in the mountain lies a once top-secret facility that played a central role in the Federal Republic's emergency plan during the Cold War. In the event of a nuclear attack, the Federal Republic's monetary system was to be maintained from here.