Approximately 8000 inhabitants including the suburbs Wehlen and Andel. Bernkastel-Kues is a »town planning jewel« in the heart of the Moselle. The characteristics of this medieval town include splendid half timbered houses, a renaissance Town Hall, the migthy 600 years old church tower of St. Michael’s and the imposing Castle Landshut. Due the mild climate and the fine wines, the castle was a favoured summer residence of the archibishops of Trier and electors. Apart from the unique beauty, wine, forests and river landscape, the guest will find a typical example of a charming old german small town. Here is everything the world expects from the Moselle and it’s wines, all contained in a »treasure chest«. All this added to the nearby vulcanic lake landscape of the Eifel, extensive Hunsrück forested heights and the river boat trips offers all oppotunities to explore overland or on water. The modern rehabilitation centre on the Kues plateau is attached to a beautiful park.