Museum Graacher Tor

experience the city gate

Seeing this city gate perfectly incorporated into its surroundings and learning about its Medieval origin feels like a discovery. Without learning about its importance as the only surviving city gate ...

Town gate surviving since 1300

The Graach gate was built as part of a town wall protecting Bernkastel against foreign aggression. Originally there were eight gates, this is the only one surviving. A small museum dedicated to the ...

Remaining town gate

Heimatmuseum Graacher Tor is the remaining town gate of Bernkastel-kues. The initial purposes for the tower gate are for toll collections and guarding reason.

Nice tower in the city wall

Lovely wall tower and gateway to the excellent "Lizard" hike through the vineyards. Get info at the TI; well-marked hike of medium difficulty.

Original Gate

This is one of the two remaining town gates that existed back in the day, to allow toll collections and safety for the town. (from enemies but not the river)