Tips for bad weather activities

Rain and grey clouds are no reason to mope about. There is plenty to do and discover in and around the sunny Lower Moselle holiday region, even in bad weather. Various leisure activities, exciting tourist destinations, spas, museums, art, culture and fun are always guaranteed. You'll see that sometimes it’s the rainy days that offer surprises and new insights.
 

We’ve put together the best bad weather tips for you.

 

TIP 1: Travel into the past - palaces, castles and churches

The region's palaces, castles and churches are always worth a visit and are good for exploring even in bad weather. They reveal lots about the history of the Age of Chivalry. Old walls, creaky parquet flooring and lavishly decorated walls reveal the spirit of times gone by. Delve into a world of knights and princesses!

 

  • Eltz Castle features unparalleled architecture and original furnishings spanning eight centuries. It has an armoury and treasury with world-class gold and silver artefacts.
  • A visit to the Imperial Castle in Cochem is a must for anyone interested in the Age of Chivalry. Discover plenty during a castle tour through the old walls and most beautiful rooms.
  • Stolzenfels Castle in the Middle Rhine valley near Koblenz is the most striking example of Rhine Romanticism. The Great Knights' Hall is one of the highlights of the guided tour. The chapel murals are also worth seeing.  
  • The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress cultural centre and Koblenz Local History Museum host permanent and temporary exhibitions in the four exhibition rooms. They focus mainly on photography, archaeology, wine making and its indulgence, as well as economic and cultural history. A colourful offering of educational museum activities for young and old as well as exciting support programmes are also available.
  • Bürresheim Castle boasts magnificent interior furnishings in this Rhenish castle residence and will have visitors imagining Cinderella and times gone by. The historical rooms can only be visited as part of a 45-minute tour.

You can find more palaces and castles here. 

TIP 2: Discover a world full of wonder - the museums

Interesting museums encourage you to admire the testimony of bygone cultures, natural wonders and masterpieces from those who have long departed us. Visitors young and old can learn fascinating facts about the region and its history. This will turn a rainy day into a real highlight.

 

  • The Moselland Museum offers a nostalgic experience of the 1960s, the ‘good old days’ and takes you on a personal journey into the past of Germany’s oldest wine-making region.
  • Visit the former secret bunker of the German Federal Bank in Cochem - one of its best-kept secrets for decades. 
  • Dive into the realm of migratory fish at the Erlebniswelt am Fischpass Koblenz. The Moselle and its fishing world are brought to life as part of interactive exhibits. Shipping, power generation and fish migrations in the Moselle valley - these aspects form the heart of the exhibition.

Find more fascinating museums for young and old here.

TIP 3: Browsing and indoor shopping - our excursion tips

The region also boasts various shops: small, charming boutiques and large shopping centres are guaranteed to delight shopping enthusiasts and invite you to amble around. Shopping is ideal for bad weather days.

 

  • The Löhr-Center in Koblenz features a shopping centre with over 140 shops and food outlets. Multi-storey car park available. From there, you can browse other shops on the Löhrstraße street. 
  • The Forum Mittelrhein in Koblenz is a shopping centre with over 60 shops and food outlets. Multi-storey car park available. From there, you can browse other shops on the Löhrstraße street. 
  • The Montabauer Fashion Outlet offers a special shopping experience at one of Germany’s most modern shopping outlets.
  • You'll find everything your heart desires at Trier Shopping Adventure in the heart of the town. The TRIER GALERIE shopping centre offers a relaxed shopping experience. 

TIP 4: Thermal baths, spas and swimming - a delight no matter what the weather

If you don’t want to forgo water-based fun when it’s raining, you can visit one of the many adventure/family swimming pools.
Alternatively, treat yourself to a little TLC for the body and mind.
Our tip: Pamper yourself with a massage. Pure relaxation - recommended no matter what the weather.

  • The spa facilities at the Parkhotel Krähennest have plenty to offer with a spacious indoor and outdoor area. Beauty treatments and various massages are also available. 
  • The Emser Therme spa along the river offers first-class relaxation with thermal baths, a sauna area, wellness gallery and restaurant. 
  • The Moselbad in Cochem is worth visiting at any time of year: endless fun in the Kids’ Land, wave pool, lane swimming in the indoor pool or summer vibes in the outdoor pool. 

You can find more swimming pools and thermal spas here. 

 

TIP 5: Fun and games - indoor amusement parks and more

The indoor amusement parks/play areas offer a wide range of activities and fun. Children will have so much fun here that they'll soon forget about the bad weather outside.

  • There's plenty to discover in the volcano region. Learn interesting facts at seven information and interactive centres. 
  • The Spaßfabrik Lahnstein is an indoor park for young and old alike with a kids’ paradise and trampoline park.
  • In addition to the typical features of a trampoline park, the one at Salto Koblenz also features Germany’s only Ninja area and interactive sport/games equipment.
  • Trampolino Andernach is an indoor adventure centre with child-friendly attractions and rides.

Discover more destinations here. 

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