Largest wine festival in the world – Bad Dürkheim’s Wurstmarkt

Two weekends in September.
8 – 12 and 15 – 18 September 2023

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Basic Information

When: Two weekends in September.
8 – 12 and 15 – 18 September 2023

Where: Bad Durkheim, Germany

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Official website: https://www.bad-duerkheim.com

Hotels: Hotels in Bad Durkheim

With a history of more than 550 years, Dürkheim’s Wurstmarkt is one of the largest wine festivals in the world.

One of Germany’s most traditional and entertaining festivals is annually held two weekends in September.

About the festival

The festival is famous for its entertaining part, attracting thousands of yearly visitors.

It goes from small traditional wine stands to large wine halls based on what seems more inviting and intriguing.

There’s also the Weindorf, with some of the best wine products in Germany and Europe.

The festival focuses on wines, but it’s not all that Wurstmarkt is offering.

Fun for the whole family; You’ll find a combination of wine, literature and many exciting things.

While there, visit the Michaelskapelle (the chapel) above the market.

Until the 15th century, pilgrims walked up the hill on St. Michael’s Day, considered the origin of the Wurstmarkt festival.

Destination

Check-in date

Thu 28 Sep 2023

Check-out date

Fri 29 Sep 2023

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More about Bad Durkheim

Dürkheim’s Wurstmarkt combines tradition and wine culture – two things that describe the region best.

As locals like to say – it’s a festival with a fantastic atmosphere where you’ll meet old friends you’ve never seen before (Karl Räder, Dürkheim’s poet).

If you’d like to learn more about the festival’s hosting city – Bad Dürkheim – You can find all the information on their official website https://www.bad-duerkheim.de.