Ten minutes south of Trier, the Saar flows into the Moselle – and right here, in Konz, one of Germany's most underrated regions for wine and good living begins. While Trier is the stage for history, Konz is the stage for landscape: vineyards on both banks, cycle paths right beside the water, and family-run wineries where it's still the family themselves pouring the wine. Here's our in-depth guide to the area around our Saartal Suite and Saar Home.
The best places to visit at a glance
🌊Saar–Moselle confluence & marinaThe moment the Saar flows into the Moselle – with a riverside promenade, a marina and water all around. Konz is a little hub for water sports.Right in Konz · a lovely evening stroll
🏡Roscheider Hof Open-Air MuseumVillage life from centuries past, up close: historic houses, 4,000 m² of exhibitions, whole worlds of tin figures and toys – one of the loveliest family days out in the region, with views across the valley.Above Konz · ideal with children
🚴Saar Cycle Path to SaarburgFlat, close to the river and full of places to stop off: the stretch from Konz to Saarburg is one of the loveliest sections of the route – wineries along the way included.approx. 12 km · lovely as an easy evening loop too
🏰SaarburgA small old town with a grand entrance: a waterfall rushes right through the centre, while the castle ruins keep watch above with panoramic views over the Saar Valley.15 min by car or train
🍇Wiltinger Saarbogen & Van VolxemThe famous river bend framed by steep vineyard slopes – and right in the middle of it, the Van Volxem winery: a tasting room with panoramic views and guided cellar tastings at weekends.10 min · book your tasting in advance
🗿Igeler SäuleOn the far side of the Moselle stands the best-preserved Roman funerary monument north of the Alps – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, freely accessible in the heart of Igel.5 min from Konz
🌳Saarschleife & treetop walkThe great classic: from the Cloef viewing platform and the treetop walk in Orscholz, you look down on one of Europe's most famous river bends.approx. 40 min – a perfect half-day trip
⛪Kloster KarthausThe former Carthusian monastery on the edge of Konz is now a quiet, beautiful spot for a stroll – part of the historic town trail.Konz-Karthaus
Eating & drinking: our addresses
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🍷Weingut König JohannWinery & wine bar · Konz-FilzenThe winemaker practically on our doorstep: Saar wines straight from the producer, tasted right where they grow – the perfect end to a day in the Saar Valley, just a few steps from the Saartal Suite and Saar Home.Directions ↗
🍽️Hotel-Restaurant Alt ConzRegional cooking · Gartenstraße, KonzA family-run institution in the heart of Konz – honest regional cooking without any fuss, and a reliable address for years.Directions ↗
🌿Landgasthaus WinzerhofCountry inn · Konzer TälchenA cosy country inn in the green Konzer Tälchen valley – good, hearty home cooking and, in summer, a lovely spot to sit outdoors.Directions ↗
🥨Wirtshaus Roscheider HofTavern · in the open-air museumA place to eat right inside the open-air museum, with a terrace and views across the valley – ideal combined with your museum visit.Directions ↗
🍇Vinothek Van VolxemWinery · WiltingenOne of the Saar's most renowned wine estates: a tasting room with a panorama lounge above the Saarbogen river bend – Rieslings that set the standard internationally.Directions ↗
All details correct as of July 2026, without guarantee – it's always worth a quick check of opening times before you visit.
Our favourite routes
- Saar Cycle Path from Konz to Saarburg: flat, close to the river, with winery stops along the way
- Wine walk through the steep vineyard slopes between Kanzem and Wiltingen – Saar views included
- Roscheider Hof: open-air museum with views across the valley, ideal with children
- End-of-day combination: an evening stroll to the Saar–Moselle confluence, then a winery visit in Filzen
Live where others go on holiday
Our Saartal Suite and Saar Home sit in Konz-Filzen, right between the vineyards and the river – and can be booked together for up to 8 guests. Wine from the winemaker next door in the evening, mist over the valley in the morning: that's the moment our guests come back for.
