Lieser
The castle lies in the village Lieser which belongs to the district of Bernkastel-Wittlich in Rhijnland-Palts. The village is named after the river Lieser that flows into the Moselle. About 1300 people have settled in Lieser. The village lies close to Bernkastel-Keus (approximately 6 minutes away when you travel by car), a well-known village amongst tourists.
Despite all the tourism around Lieser, the village itself has remained to be a typical wine village. People who visit Lieser can therefore feel the cosiness and the ambience of the village. The unique location along the Moselle river and the many vineyards that are present, make it into a wonderful experience.
The surroundings of Lieser offer various walking paces for those who like hiking. Whether you like to climb a path along the 
Moselle river or through the forest, Lieser offers it all. The up-high situated vineyards offer a unique panorama/outlook over the Eifel, Hunsruck and the Moselle valley.
Besides hiking it is also possible to rent a bike, go fishing, watch the river banks of the Moselle by boat or enjoy your diner while tasting one of many different wines from a local vineyard. The village of Lieser holds several restaurants with good quality food and at least as much vineyards where you can taste a good wine with unique flavours.
Some good advice is to ask your vineyard-host to show you their wine cellar. There you can see how these tasteful wines are produced and stocked for many years for you to enjoy them later.
The beautiful environment, the unique location and the friendly local people makes the village of Lieser to one of the most romantic places along the Moselle. For more information about the village we recommend a visit to the local website:
Next to good quality wine, a pleasant environment and recreations nearby, you can always visit one of the more well-known villages and towns nearby. Bernkastel-Keus, Trier and the Vulkaneifel are in close proximity of Lieser when travel by car. Nevertheless, a visit by bike is also possible. Do not forget a trip by boat for an ideal vacation. When you enjoy hiking you can choose several short and long hiking paths/routes which give you a good impression of the surroundings between Koblenz and Trier.
Due to the geographic position of Lieser, between the hills and the Moselle River, and its good accessibility by road, you can travel to surrounding areas within a short amount of time. Several examples of nearby towns:
- Wittlich +/- 18 minutes
- Trier +/- 30 minutes
- Koblenz +/- 60 minutes
- Frankfurt +/- 90 minutes
- Maastricht +/- 110 minutes
- Luxemburg (capital itself) +/-60 minutes
Due to the short proximity of Lieser and Frankfurt it is also possible to use Frankfurt Main International Airport if you have to travel longer distances.
If you travel by train the nearest train station to get aboard is at Wittlich. From there you can travel to Lieser by bus.
The Moselle and its Valley
For ages the Moselle-valley has been known as an area with a green environment and a lot of sun during the year, making it an ideal area to keep a vineyard. T
he first to notice this were the Romans during their occupation, they used the region for the exploitation of vineyards for over two hundred years. Many have followed and through the ages new villages arose along the banks of the Moselle river. All the way from Koblenz to Trier. The many heritages of our ancestors can be seen in every village and display the rich history of this area. The history has created a rich and pleasant culture in the area which everyone is able to see and feel during a visit. The unique combination of stretched-out landscapes, history and culture contribute to making a trip to the Moselle area an unbelievable experience for everyone. For those who like a dynamic vacation as well as for those who just want to relax.
The Moselle has therefore always been a popular holiday destination. A recent trend has shown a younger and more dynamic type of tourism. This appears to be the result of the continually growing offer of outdoor activities like: Mountain biking, parasailing, kayaking and hang-gliding. Given the proximity of the Moselle valley it is ideal for spending a weekend away from a hasty life. Due to its many possibilities and central location a trip to the Moselle valley is an obvious choice.
