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Why you need to see this amazing  Peaked House?

Because its a beautiful relic of History.

This unique peaked house, which was built on the smallest surface area possible ,becomes progressively wider the higher it goes.

When I saw this striking structure, I understand why people from all over the world stop to pay a visit to this picturesque building during their holidays in the Moselle region. The narrow-gabled little house with its sturdy ground floor dates back to 1416 and is one of the most photographed attractions along the river Moselle.

The Architecture is rich in detail. Has an impressive timber frame, which overhangs on three sides, was only exposed in 1914. The timberwork had been rendered over in the preceding years due to the risk of fire. The pretty oriel window and the half-timbered facades are hallmarks of the traditional architecture of the Moselle region.

Built since 1416

Peaked House in Bernkastel Kues

The style of the pointed house symbolizes the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period in a vivid and tangible way.
At the same time, the building is also a typical example of an old Moselle-style winegrower’s house with its oak-beamed wine cellar supported by blocks of slate, the upper floors protruding outwards on both sides and the tall attic for storing winter food and accommodating pets.
The ground floor of the building now houses a wine tavern run by the Schmitz-Herges family winery which for generations produced fine Riesling wines and also Pinot Noir red wines since couple of years ago.

Unfortunately, my daughter did not see this beauty. She was fast asleep taking her midday nap in her stroller which I parked just beside this peaked house.But someday, I will tell her the story when she dozed off to la-la land in front of this beautiful building.

Have you’ve been to Bernkastel -Kues?  How was your experience?