Near the end of our 35 nights in Germany (end of April, beginning of May) we’re planning 5 nights (4 days) in Cochem with 3 day trips: Burg Eltz Castle (1h30m), Beilstein village (14m), and Trier (1h). We purposely have an extra day to relax and enjoy Cochem.
I have 2 nights free either just before Cochem, or after (then on to Frankfurt to fly home). I’d like to stay in a location with a charming city/village and perhaps a worthwhile castle nearby (castle not mandatory). I’m looking at Loreley? Or Braubach? Or Bacharach? Or something else? We’re not interested in wine or wineries, but like castles (if they are good ones) and historical sites.
Another option is that we will spend our last night in Frankfurt to fly out. Is it worth adding a second day to Frankfurt and seeing the old town there or another site?
Thank you,
Tracy