The German town of Bernkastel-Kues is located in the Moselle Valley, halfway between Cochem and Trier.
The town is located on the very edge of the river tightly enclosed by some dramatic steep-slope vineyards.
The villages are joined by a bridge.
The towns major attraction is the medieval marketplace surrounded by well preserved gabled timber-frame houses from the 17th century.
It now serves as the premises of an attractive wine tavern.
The first town hall was probably built shortly afterwards.
It today serves as a popular lookout point over the Moselle valley.
Also worth seeing is the only town gate that is still standing, the Graacher Tor.
Sources:Wikipedia/Germany Christmas Market
