"Traben-Trarbach -- The heart of Mosel... " a Traben-Trarbach Travel Page by Ewingjr98

The cities of Traben and Trarbach sit directly across the Mosel River from one another. In modern times they have merged their governments and have taken on the combined name, Traben-Trarbach (Traben to the north and Trarbach to the south). The cities host a variety of attractions from the castle ruins and ancient churches, to the slightly more modern Bruckentor built across the Trarbach end of the Mosel bridge.

Despite its architectural and historical wealth, Traben-Trarbach is probably most famous for its wine grown from Riesling grapes. The city, like many others on the Mosel, is built in the valley, with every centimeter of hillside covered by vineyards. The best time to visit and sample the local nectar is during their annual Wine Festival each July.