Moselle Valley campsites – 12 riverside sites

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The best Moselle campsites sit almost at the water’s edge: pitch your tent or park the motorhome a few metres from the river, with terraced vineyards rising straight up behind you and the village a short stroll away. Here are twelve campsites in the Moselle Valley, from Winningen to Trier, that we’ve checked against their own websites – with location, season, who they suit and what makes each one worth a stay.

Moselle campsites compared

The table follows the river upstream, from Winningen near Koblenz to Trier. Seasons are for 2026 as published on each campsite’s own website unless stated otherwise. Dates tend to shift by a few days from year to year, so always check before you set off.

Campsite	Village/town	Setting	Season	Best for
Ferieninsel Winningen	Winningen	On an island in the Moselle	1 Apr–4 Oct 2026	Tents, turning up on spec
Mosel Islands	Treis-Karden	Island with a bridge, marina	28 Mar–1 Nov 2026	Caravans, motorhomes, boat owners
Moselwunder	Pommern	Riverside, south bank	Reopens 23 Mar 2027	Families (pool)
Mosel-Camping-Cochem	Cochem-Cond	Riverside, next to the Moselbad pool	Approx. late March–October*	Everyone, close to town
Campingplatz Bruttig	Bruttig-Fankel	Riverside, boat landing	1 Apr–end of October	Caravans, motorhomes, tents
Zum Feuerberg	Ediger-Eller	Between river and vineyards	23 Mar–1 Nov 2026	Couples, walkers
Holländischer Hof	Senheim	Peninsula at the edge of the village	Approx. mid-April–end of October*	Families, dog owners
Bären-Camp	Bullay	Riverside, walk to the village	2 Apr–1 Nov 2026	Train + camping, motorhomes
Campingpark Zell	Zell-Kaimt	Riverside, marina	All year (winter motorhome pitches)	Motorhomes, boats, canoes
Camping Rissbach	Traben-Trarbach	Riverside, approx. 2 km from town	27 Mar 2026–early January	Families (heated pool)
KNAUS Campingpark	Bernkastel-Kues	Peninsula by the marina	1 Mar–1 Nov 2026	Long season, cyclists
Camping Treviris	Trier	Riverside, in the city	1 Apr–24 Oct (motorhome park all year)	City breaks, motorhomes

* These dates aren’t on the campsite’s own website; they come from campsite directories and should be confirmed directly with the site.

Lower Moselle: Winningen to Cochem

Close to Koblenz the valley is narrow and the vineyards are terraced. The first campsites sit on islands and spits in the river, and the railway from Koblenz to Cochem follows the water, so it’s easy to leave the car where it is. Find out more about the city at the river mouth in our guide to Koblenz.

Ferieninsel Winningen

This campsite occupies an island in the Moselle just off the wine village of Winningen. There are no marked pitches – you simply set up on large grassy areas – and you can’t reserve in advance, which suits anyone travelling on a whim with a tent or small campervan. The island has a restaurant with a big terrace overlooking the river, and if you’d like a little more comfort you can book one of the camping barrels with their own waterside terrace. Winningen’s heated open-air pool is within walking distance. The 2026 season ran from 1 April to 4 October, and the plan is to reopen around April 2027.

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Mosel Islands, Treis-Karden

An island in the Treis part of town, linked to the bank by a bridge, with a marina, a slipway and a restaurant boat serving regional dishes. This five-star campsite has pitches with electricity and water, an adventure playground and sleeping barrels for two to four people, plus a separate area for motorhomes. There are shops in Treis, and according to the tourist office the outdoor pool is about 800 metres away on foot. The 2026 season runs from 28 March to 1 November. Note that the toilet and shower block is being refurbished from October 2026, with mobile shower and toilet units in use in the meantime. Check-in is from 3pm to 8pm, and there are no arrivals during the midday quiet hours (1pm–3pm) or overnight (10pm–8am).

mosel-islands.de

Campingplatz Moselwunder, Pommern

A large campsite – more than 270 pitches – on the sunny south bank, right by the water. The big draw for families is the pool area with a large pool and a children’s pool. There’s also a restaurant, a kiosk, a sun terrace looking over the Moselle, a playground, a boat ramp and a fresh bread service. Pommern’s railway halt is about five minutes away, and the train to Cochem takes roughly the same. The 2026 season has already ended; the site reopens on 23 March 2027.

moselwunder.com

Mosel-Camping-Cochem

Cochem’s own campsite lies on the Cond side of the river, next to the Moselbad open-air pool and close to a shopping centre with fresh bread every day. Cross the bridge and you’re in the old town, at the foot of the path up to the Reichsburg. There are three categories of pitch: Moselle-side, standard and tent pitches. Motorhomes, caravans, tents and motorcyclists are all welcome, and the Camping-Klause serves simple food and has a beer garden. The campsite no longer takes phone calls, so questions and booking requests go by email or through the form on its website. Dogs (two at most) must be kept on a lead on site. For more on the town, see our guide to Cochem.

mosel-camping-cochem.de

Campingplatz Bruttig, Bruttig-Fankel

A quieter riverside site a little upstream from Cochem, with 85 pitches for caravans and motorhomes, a newly laid-out tent meadow and a wine and beer garden. The boat landing is just below the campsite, so you can take the boat into Cochem. A pitch right by the water can’t be guaranteed, though. The 2026 season began on 1 April and runs until the end of October. Two practical points: it’s cash only (there’s a cash machine about 500 metres away), and the electric hook-up needs a blue CEE plug, so bring an extension cable. Dogs must be on a lead.

campingplatz-bruttig.de

Around the Calmont and Zell: Ediger-Eller, Senheim, Bullay

Between Cochem and Zell the river winds through a series of tight bends. This is where you’ll find the Bremmer Calmont, one of the steepest vineyards in Europe – and some of the best-value campsites on the Moselle.

Camping Zum Feuerberg, Ediger-Eller

A small campsite between the river and the vineyards on the Moselweinstraße in Ediger-Eller. Tents, caravans and motorhomes are welcome, and breakfast can be served outdoors. It’s perfectly placed for tackling the Calmont via ferrata (Calmont-Klettersteig) or cycling on along the river. The 2026 season runs from 23 March to 1 November – the website gives 24 March to 2 November in one place, so confirm the exact dates when you book. Arrivals are between 12 noon and 5.30pm.

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Camping Holländischer Hof, Senheim

Run by the Burgers family, this campsite stretches along a long peninsula on the edge of the wine village of Senheim. The choice of pitches is unusually wide: by the water, near the playground, with a private shower and toilet unit, a tent meadow and dedicated motorhome pitches. If you don’t have your own kit, you can rent a fully equipped caravan with its own bathroom or the little Moselhütte for two. There’s also a marina, a restaurant by the harbour, a river bathing spot and children’s activities in season. Dogs are welcome on designated pitches (two per pitch at most), and there are dog-free pitches too. Outside the high season the campsite offers discounts of up to 30 per cent. According to ACSI, the season runs from roughly mid-April to the end of October.

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Bären-Camp, Bullay

A four-star campsite at Bullay, where the Moselle is dammed into a lake-like stretch four kilometres long and 180 metres wide. The village shops and the railway station are within walking distance, which makes Bären-Camp one of the best choices for day trips by train. It has a restaurant serving wines from local growers, a small self-service shop with a bread service and camping pods for hire. The 2026 season runs from 2 April to 1 November. CampingCard ACSI is accepted in low season, and you can’t drive in during the midday break from 12.30pm to 2pm.

baeren-camp.de

Middle Moselle: Zell, Traben-Trarbach and Bernkastel-Kues

Upstream from Zell the valley opens out, the river loops grow longer and the wine villages come thick and fast. This is where you’ll find the best-equipped campsites – and the longest seasons.

Campingpark Zell-Mosel, Zell-Kaimt

Right on the river in Kaimt, opposite Zell and surrounded by vineyards, this is one of the few campsites open all year round. After the main season it becomes a winter motorhome stopover – for 2026/27 that’s from 2 November to 19 March, when reservations aren’t possible. The marina has 24 berths for boats up to 11 metres, sheltered behind an artificial island. There’s also a small grocery shop, heated washrooms, a pirate playground, a beer garden, free wifi and boat, canoe and bike hire. Fancy sleeping in a wine barrel? There’s one with a double bed and a veranda. For more on the town, see our guide to Zell.

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Camping Rissbach, Traben-Trarbach

A family-friendly choice right by the river in Rissbach, about two kilometres from the centre of Traben-Trarbach along the Moselle Cycle Path. The campsite has 90 pitches, a few small tent pitches and a heated outdoor pool with a paddling pool. Add to that the Riff restaurant, its own boat landing and two slipways, a wine cellar with a small museum, and canoe and bike hire. For a night without your own kit there are camping barrels, one of them with a hot tub. The season started on 27 March 2026 and runs into early January, with winter camping in November and December. Dogs are welcome on a lead. Kröv, where the wagon ride through the vineyards sets off, is only a short distance away.

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KNAUS Campingpark Bernkastel-Kues

A green peninsula wrapped by the Moselle beside the marina on the Kues side, with Bernkastel’s old town an easy bike ride away. It has the longest season of any campsite in this guide: 1 March to 1 November 2026. There are pitches for caravans and motorhomes (including motorhome pitches outside the barrier), tent pitches and a separate tent meadow, plus camping barrels for hire. The bistro doubles as a mini shop with a bread service, and there’s a campers’ kitchen, a guest marina with twelve berths, a canoe landing and bike and e-bike hire. The campsite describes itself as especially dog-friendly, and the Moseltherme thermal baths are close by. Read more about the town in our guide to Bernkastel-Kues.

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Trier: camping by Germany’s oldest city

Campingpark Treviris

A family-run campsite, open since 2002, on the bank opposite Trier city centre. The Moselle Cycle Path runs past, and according to Visit Mosel it’s about a half-hour walk to the old town. There are 23 pitches right by the river, another 50 for motorhomes and caravans, and a separate tent area. The campsite’s season is 1 April to 24 October. Next door, Reisemobilpark Treviris is a motorhome-only stopover open all year round, where you pay for what you use with a rechargeable card; it has 62 pitches with electricity. Find out more about the Roman city in our guide to Trier.

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Practical tips for camping on the Moselle

Book early for the wine festivals

In August and September the wine festivals follow one another along the river, and campsites near the big festival villages fill up fast, especially at weekends. If you already know which festival you want to go to, book as soon as the campsite opens its reservations. Bear in mind that some sites, such as Ferieninsel Winningen, don’t take reservations at all – there, it pays to arrive early. See our overview of Moselle wine festivals and our guide to the best time to visit the Moselle.

Ratings, discount cards and quiet hours

Many campers compare sites on ACSI (Eurocampings) and PiNCAMP, the German motoring club ADAC’s campsite portal, both of which inspect and rate campsites. Several Moselle campsites, including Bären-Camp, accept the CampingCard ACSI discount card in low season. Expect German site rules too: a midday quiet period (for example 12.30pm–2pm in Bullay and 1pm–3pm in Treis-Karden) and night-time quiet from 10pm. During quiet hours you can’t drive in or move vehicles on site. Showers are often charged separately, and electricity is increasingly billed per kilowatt-hour used.

Cycling the Moselle Cycle Path

The Moselle Cycle Path (Mosel-Radweg) is 248 kilometres long and runs in ten stages from Perl, on the border with France and Luxembourg, to Koblenz. The main route switches banks every so often, and most sections have a signposted alternative on the opposite side. Where you need to cross, there’s a bridge or, in many villages, a ferry. Several of the campsites above sit right on the route, including Treviris, Rissbach and Bernkastel-Kues, so you can leave the car parked for days. Plan your stages with our Moselle cycle route guide.

Driving to the Moselle from the UK

Most British campers bring their own car, caravan or motorhome across the Channel – either on the ferry from Dover to Calais or on Le Shuttle (Eurotunnel) from Folkestone, which takes around 35 minutes. Le Shuttle carries caravans and motorhomes in its single-deck carriages up to a height of 4.2 metres, and gas appliances must be switched off for the crossing; if you have an LPG tank, read Le Shuttle’s motorhome rules before you book. From Calais it’s roughly 470 km to Trier and 500 km to Koblenz by road, largely on motorways through Belgium – around five hours’ driving without stops, and more with a caravan in tow, so many people break the journey with an overnight stop. Remember you’ll be driving on the right, and check gov.uk’s driving abroad guidance before you go (UK sticker, headlamp adjustment, insurance). If you’d rather use motorhome stopovers than campsites, see our guide to the Moselle by motorhome.

Moselle campsites: frequently asked questions