In 1848 , the Revolution came to Bernkastel as it had to many of the then politically disunited German lands : The black - red - gold flag was hoisted at the town hall and a militia was formed .
In 1821 Bernkastel became a district seat .
In 1848 , the Revolution came to Bernkastel as Bernkastel had to many of the then politically disunited German lands : The black - red - gold flag was hoisted at the town hall and a militia was formed .
In 1821 Bernkastel became a district seat .