Pommern combines a winemaking culture dating back more than 2,000 years with the architectural history of the Catholic Parish Church of St. Stephen. Pommern (Mosel) railway station also provides a practical starting point for planning a train journey. When choosing the town as a base for your stay, you can weigh up whether wine, historic architecture or travelling by train is particularly important to you.
Winemaking and visits to winegrowers
Pommern’s winemaking culture dates back more than 2,000 years, and winegrowing continues to play a role in the town. Visiting local winegrowers gives you the opportunity to taste their wines and get advice when buying wine. If you have a particular tasting in mind, check its availability directly with the winery in advance.
The architectural history of St. Stephen’s Parish Church
The Catholic Parish Church of St. Stephen combines architectural features and furnishings from several centuries. Its separate Early Gothic tower dates from the late 15th century; the Baroque nave was built in 1785. The church also has a 13th-century baptismal font.
Each date refers to an individual part, not to a single construction date for the entire church. The baptismal font is the oldest of the elements mentioned, the tower belongs to the late medieval period, and the nave dates from the construction phase of 1785. The nave is the longitudinal main part of a church building.
Planning your train journey in Pommern
Pommern has a Deutsche Bahn railway station called Pommern (Mosel). Station information includes arrival and departure details, timetables, information about replacement transport and a map of the area around the station. Check the operator’s latest information before travelling, as timetables and rail services may change.
In the wider destination of Cochem-Zell
The wider destination of Cochem-Zell also has its own cultural attractions. The medieval Imperial Castle of Cochem was restored and rebuilt in the 19th century in the neo-Gothic style by Louis Ravené as part of the Romantic revival of castles. Rooms open to visitors include the Knights’ Hall, dining room, hunting room and ladies’ chamber. The castle thus brings together medieval history and the 19th-century neo-Gothic transformation.
Another regional attraction is the Jungferweiher, an important breeding and resting area for numerous bird species. Its role is particularly significant during spring and autumn migration. The Geierlay suspension bridge is also in the wider destination of Cochem-Zell: it is 360 m long and stands 100 m above the Mörsdorfer Bachtal between Sosberg in the district of Cochem-Zell and Mörsdorf in the Rhein-Hunsrück district. These regional examples differ considerably: the Jungferweiher is centred on bird species and migration seasons, while the Geierlay is defined by its structure, dimensions and location.
Many tourist attractions in Cochem-Zell are well connected to the local public transport network. The visitor programme published in July 2025 lists the relevant bus or train line for each attraction. However, check connections for your specific travel dates, as routes may change.
Discover more destinations: Moselkern, Mörsdorf, Brieden, Müden, Lieg, Forst, Lahr, Lütz.
View the wider travel guide: Treis-Karden.
