Moselle Tour 2020 · Page 3

On an exciting guided tour we gained a fascinating insight into the history and function of the bunker. Between 1964 and 1988, over 15 billion Deutschmarks in replacement currency were stored in the hermetically sealed complex – ready to safeguard economic stability in the event of massive inflation or a crisis.

The technology was particularly impressive: thick steel doors, air filter systems, emergency generators and communication rooms bear witness to a time when people expected the worst. The tour was informative, excitingly told and peppered with interesting anecdotes – from the top-secret construction phase to the final decommissioning after the end of the Cold War.

The contrast between the idyll of the Moselle region and this piece of history impressed us greatly. The visit to the bunker was more than just a museum visit – it was a dive into a chapter of German history that is still hardly known to many people. Cochem delighted us all round. The comfortable motorhome site, the old town with its sights and above all the visit to the bunker made this trip an unforgettable experience. Anyone who wants to experience history up close and is interested in the unknown shouldn't miss this place.

On our motorhome trip to the Moselle, one very special destination couldn't be missed: Burg Eltz – one of the most beautiful and best-preserved castles in Germany. We had long seen pictures of its fairy-tale silhouette perched on a rock in the Eltz valley, so we were all the more looking forward to our visit – and we weren't disappointed.

After a short drive and a leisurely walk through the forest, the view of the castle suddenly opened up – and that moment was magical. Nestled in the green hills, the castle looked like something out of a fantasy film. No wonder it's considered one of the most photographed castles in the country. A castle straight out of a picture book.

Burg Eltz has been owned by the same family for over 850 years – a real piece of living history. On a guided tour through the magnificent rooms, we gained fascinating insights into medieval life. Particularly impressive were the detailed wooden ceilings, antique furniture, artistic tapestries and of course the armoury.