In 1891 , Bernkastel marked its 600 - year jubilee as a town .
The first road bridge between Bernkastel and Kues was built between 1872 and 1874 , as was the first railway link in 1882 and 1883 .
In 1891 , Kues marked Bernkastel 's 600 - year jubilee as a town .
The first road bridge between Bernkastel and Kues was built between 1872 and 1874 , as was the first railway link in 1882 and 1883 .