WINE FESTIVALS IN GERMANY
August and September in the Rhineland by Rail
Germany’s
festival season is perhaps better known for its beer fairs, but wine
growing and wine-making actually takes up more of the
country-side than hops and late August and September is the time for
Germany’s Wine Festivals. The wine events are spread throughout
Germany’s baker’s dozen of thirteen wine producing regions,
but the most compact region is along the Rhine and Mosel in the central
west of the country. Get to know the German locals at a festival, where
you’ll undoubtedly find a friendly conversation with the folks
at the next table or the proud wine-maker, discussing the local harvest.
Soak up the cheerful atmosphere, make some new acquaintances and try
a variety of the vintages for just the expense of a few euros. And with
a rail pass for the convenience of the train system (see How
Rail Passes Work), close enough to wander from one to another, and never have to
worry about
drinking
and
driving.
Middle Mosel Wine Festival, Bernkastel Kues - September
The quaint Old Town of the Mosel River, Bernkastel Hues hosts the Middle Mosel Wine Festival the first week of September. The region’s largest wine festival enjoys legendary fame, from the winemakers' procession, the artisan market, culminating with sparkling fireworks. More than 30 wine booths present the area’s famed Riesling wines. Bernkastel Fest
Historic Wine Festival, Heimersheim - August
In the Ahr River valley, just south of the former capital of Bonn the wine festivals start early in the year. In Heimersheim, try the unique experience of a Medieval Wine Festival where you can listen to music troubadors and watch games of chivalry and demonstrations of ancient craftsmanship as well as the proclamation of the new "Queen of Wine." Ahrtal Wine Fests
Rheingau Wine Festival, Frankfurt - September
More than 600 wines and sparkling wines from the Rheingau region are offered at 30 local area vintner booths in Frankfurt. The wines range from the light and zesty summer wines, to alternative grape varietals, in addition to the dominant Rheingau Riesling. Frankfurt Wine Festival
Rheingau Wine Week, Wiesbaden - August
In the elegant spa town of Wiesbaden, the Rheingau Wine Week in August kicks off a wonderful celebration right in the heart of town on the Castle Square in Wiesbaden, famous for its ornate casino, beautiful spa buildings and historic hotels. Wiesbaden Rheingau
Vintners’ Festival of Bingen - September
Just a short train ride from Frankfurt and Mainz, the unique “Ice Wine” which gets name from grape which survived a frost in 1830 is featured at the wine festival in Bingen. The special local wine was invented in the suburb of Dromersheim. The festival lasts a full 11 days allowing time to explore the castle strewn and vine covered banks of the Middle Rhine. Bingen Wine Festival
Red Wine Festival, Ingelheim - September - October
Germany is best known for its white wines, but reds are also grown. At the Ingelheim Red Wine Festival. Every year on the last weekend in September this popular wine festival surrounded by wine vineyards is opened with the ceremonial crowning of the Red Wine Queen. Ingelheim Red Wine Fest
Mainz Wine Market - August
Only a half hour from Frankfurt the ancient medieval capital of the Rhine Region is also knonw as Germany’s Great Wine capital. While away a few hours on a Saturday afternoon in front of the great cathedral at the Mainz Wine Market where local farmers bring seasonal food and wines throughtout the warm sunny months, but the last week of August into September the Mainz Wine Market takes over the square. Mainz Wine Market
Bad Dürkheim Wine and Sausage - September
Perhaps the grand-daddy is the Wine and Sausage Festival of Bad Dürkheim the Wurstmarkt held in late September in the heart of the Rhineland-Palatine region along the historic German Wine Road, with samplings of sausage along with the wines produced in the region since the 1700s, the largest of its kind held in the shadow of the famous Dürkheimer Fass big wine barrel. Durkheim Wurstmarkt © Bargain Travel Europe
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