School Trips to the Moselle Valley

The Moselle Valley in the western part of Germany is home to the Moselle River, which has been called the Rhine's peaceful little sister. The river itself runs along the borders of France, Germany, and Luxembourg and it even drains a small part of Belgium. School trips to the German region of the Moselle Valley will take you along the river to explore the history and culture of the area. Not only does the land around the Moselle grow exceptional grapes and support many wineries, but the towns that dot the water are picturesque and blessed with a rich past. While you are in the Moselle Valley, be sure to visit the town of Traben-Trarbach before you head over to the Rhine River to see the Marksburg Fortress. Finally, while you are in the mood for castles, visit the stunning Burg Rheinfels before returning home.

Traben-Trarbach

School trips to this town situated on the Middle Moselle in the district of Bernkastel-Wittlich will take you into the heart of the region where you will be surrounded by vineyards and woodlands. The town has been mentioned in history as early as 830 A.D. and today it boasts several historic sites that will be of interest. Have a wander around the Ruins of the Grevenburg, which was a castle built in 1350 and subsequently destroyed in several sieges and battles over the centuries. You can still see the ruins of the keep and the foundations of the castle itself. Once you have seen the castle ruins, head across the river to see Mont Royal Fort, a French fort built under Louis XIV.

Marksburg Fortress

If you like castles, then school trips to the Moselle Valley will be an ideal destination for you. So, after visiting the town of Traben-Trarbach, head over to the Upper Middle Rhine River Valley, which is dotted with important towns and structures from history and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. Marksburg Fortress is one of only two remaining fortresses on this part of the river. Marksburg Fortress was built in 1117 to protect the town of Braubach and it has subsequently been used as home for the nobility and a prison. In 1900 it was bought by the German Castle Association, which still uses it for its headquarters, despite being heavily damaged by American Artillery during World War II.

Burg Rheinfels

Once you have had a chance to see a still intact fortress at Marksburg, head off to the Burg Rheinfels, located at St. Goar on the Rhine River. In 1245 Count Diether V von Katzenelnbogen built the castle to protect the St. Goar tax collectors. After the Katzenelnbogens died out, the Hesse family took over the castle and turned it into a Renaissance castle and one of Germany's strongest fortresses. In 1794, it was handed over to King Louis XIV and the castle and its walls were destroyed. Today, the sheer size of the ruins is astonishing. It makes for an excellent destination for school trips where you can see old maps and illustrations and walk along some of the still intact tunnels and trenches.

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