Cochem is a town located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Situated on the banks of the Moselle River, it serves as the administrative seat of the Cochem-Zell district and is its largest town, with a population of approximately 5,300 inhabitants.
The town is characterized by its riverside setting and its historic old town. A notable landmark is the Reichsburg Cochem, a hilltop castle that overlooks the Moselle valley.