Weinfest in the Vorderpfalz
Weinfest in der Vorderpfalz
Vacation at home? In our region more than obvious. With our first destination on the Buckelist Pfalz, we start into the "Toscana of Germany". The picturesque landscapes and mild climate of the Vorderpfalz are especially inviting for a stroll at the more than 150 small and large wine festivals that make the region a very special experience. The stalls with excellent wines and regional specialties meander through the extensive vineyards and beautiful alleys of the small villages. Festively illuminated in the evening hours and often with various stages and live music, the wine festivals of the Vorderpfalz are a highlight that you should not miss.
To make the selection a little easier, we have made a small pre-selection with examples that are absolutely recommendable.
The wine festival season opens with the wonderful Mandelblütenfest. As the name suggests, the almond trees blossom in March in glorious pink and make the small town of Gimmeldingen a magnet for visitors. The Mandelblütenfest is one of the largest wine festivals in the Vorderpfalz and, for many Palatines, opens the most beautiful months of the year, when you can go to a different festival every weekend, after the long dry spell in winter.
Unlike many other wine festivals, at the Andergasser Weinfesttage you will find fewer set up stalls selling wine. Here you can take a direct look at the wineries of the Andergasse. The old buildings with great wine and vaulted cellars invite you into their courtyards for a drink. The special charm of wineries makes it a unique experience.
The city wall festival in Freinsheim is popular with tourists and widely known. Along the old town wall and in the historic alleys, you will not only find good wine, but also one or the other romantic place to linger.
In August, one of the most famous wine festivals awaits you with the Deidesheimer Weinkerwe. The special flair of the festival attracts numerous visitors. The town of Deidesheim is in a festive mood and presents itself from a particularly beautiful side.
No matter which of the wine festivals attracts you, whoever studies in this beautiful region must have visited at least one of them in order to be able to put the first tick on our Bucket List Palatinate.
FACTS
How to get there
Mandelblütenfest
With the S2 from the main station in Kaiserslautern, you have reached Gimmeldingen in about 50 minutes. You have to change trains at Neustadt main station. From there, take bus line 512 in the direction of Deidesheim to Gimmeldingen.
Attention: Please note that the last train (S2) from Neustadt to Kaiserslautern leaves at 01:30 on weekends and at 00:15 during the week. Inform yourself early about the way back.
Google Maps - Mandelblütenfest
Andergasserfest
Take the S2 or the RE1 from Lautrer Hbf to Neustadt. From the station in Neustadt you can take the bus line 500 or 501 to Hambach. With the fastest connection you will reach your destination in 45 minutes.
Attention: as with the Madelblütenfest, make sure you are at the train station in Neustadt in time so you don't miss the last train to Lautern.
Stadtmauerfest Freinsheim
Freinsheim can be reached within an hour by changing trains in Neustadt. Take the S2 or the RE1 to Neustadt and from there the RB45 to Freinsheim.
Again: inform yourself about the way back beforehand. On weekends, the last train incl. connecting train to Kaiserslauten, leaves at about 23:20.
Deidesheimer Weinkerwe
Deidesheim can also be reached by S2/ RE1 with a change in Neustadt to RB45. It takes less than 45 minutes to reach your destination.
As with all other wine festivals: inform yourself beforehand about the return journey.
Google Maps - Deidesheimer Weinkerwe
When?
The wine festival season starts in March and ends in September.
The stands at the wine festivals usually open at noon and invite you to taste the delicious wines until late at night.
Duration and Route
You should plan 4-5 hours for the journey there and back.
Equipment
At the small stands you generally pay with cash. So, remember to take enough with you.
