You heard it here first: Germany doesn’t wait until December to start sipping glühwein and hanging twinkle lights! Nope, the holiday magic kicks off early. If you’re looking for the best Weihnachtsmarkt November events, this roundup is for you! Whether you’re living here long-term, stationed abroad, or just wine-adventuring your way through the season, there are dozens of Weihnachtsmarkt November events you can enjoy before the December crowds arrive.
- What to Know for Weihnachtsmarkt November Events Before You Go
- Ahr Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
- Baden Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
- Franken Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
- Mittelrhein Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
- Mosel Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
- Pfalz Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
- Rheinhessen Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
- Rheingau Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
- Württemberg Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
- Plan Your Dreamy Wine Trip Around Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
What to Know for Weihnachtsmarkt November Events Before You Go
November is prime Besen season in the Württemberg wine region. It’s when wineries open their tasting room doors as pop-up restaurants. You’ll know you’ve found one when you see a broom hanging outside! Expect Swabian dishes (Maultaschen, Schäufele, potato salad), communal tables, and wine poured directly by the winemaker. They are usually cash only, with no reservations. For a list of participating Besens, look here.
It’s also the month of St. Martin’s Day (Nov 11), one of the most charming village traditions in Germany. Kids parade through the streets with glowing lanterns, singing songs while parents sip Glühwein or the first pours of the new vintage. Most towns host a festival with food stalls, bonfires, and community celebrations! It’s the kind of tradition that makes you feel part of something special.
🍷 Sip Tip: Want first dibs on November wine festivals, pop-up tastings, and Glühwein recs? The juiciest events (and mulled wine tips) go out in the Sipletter first. Join the What’s Sippening newsletter list here.
Ahr Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
Tucked into a dramatic river valley just south of Bonn, the Ahr is pinot perfection in Germany’s smallest wine region. Known for its steep terraced vineyards and smooth Spätburgunder (aka Pinot Noir), it’s a paradise for red wine lovers.
Martins Market of Regional Delicacies
📍Dernau, Ahr Valley | 🗓️ November 7–9, 2025
This 3-day autumn market is pure Ahr Valley magic. Start with a vineyard torchlit hike and wine tasting on Friday night, then come back all weekend for handmade goods, regional food, and Ahr wine (including Glühwein). Saturday night’s torch parade and vineyard bonfires are the stuff of cozy fall dreams. This wine event in Germany is family-friendly, festive, and full of flavor!
Test the Best – Ahr Wine of the Year Tasting
📍Hotel Rodderhof, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler | 🗓️ November 9, 2025
Ever wanted to sip only the award-winners? This is your chance. “Test the Best” brings together 100+ of the Ahr’s top wines from the region’s biggest competition including Frühburgunder, Blanc de Noir, Pinot, and more. This wine event in Germany is hosted in a gorgeous vaulted cellar, with live music and snacks included. Even royal guests the Ahr Wine King Felix and Wine Princess Katharina will be in attendance! Tickets are available online for ages 16+ only and include wine tastings, mineral water, and a regional Vesper plate.
🍷 Sip Tip: Want boutique wines delivered to your door this winter? The Sippers Club is our monthly wine club featuring handpicked bottles, virtual tastings hosted by our in-house sommelier, and a community of expats who love wine as much as you do. Join the waitlist now, because our next box drops soon!
Wine Christmas Market Marienthal
📍Weingut Kloster Marienthal, Ahr Valley | 🗓️ November 28–30 & December 5–7, 2025
This romantic gem nestled in the Kloster Marienthal gardens is what holiday Pinterest boards are made of. Artisans showcase unique handmade gifts, and the scent of raclette, waffles on sticks, and mulled wine fills the crisp winter air. Fire baskets and a massive Advent wreath add to the magic. Grab a mug of Glühwein and a waffle on a stick before strolling the garden paths!
Ahrweiler Christmas Market
📍Ahrweiler Market Square & Old Town Streets | 🗓️ Weekends: Nov 28–30, Dec 5–7, 12–14, 19–21, 2025
Four weekends of cozy charm in the medieval heart of Ahrweiler. This market oozes atmosphere, from the twinkling stalls to the warm drinks including mulled wine, creamy eggnog, and hot white chocolate. It’s small-town Christmas magic, with handcrafted gifts, glowing lights, and classic carols around every corner. Try the region’s famous red Glühwein and toast to surviving 2025!
Mulled Wine Trail: “Through the Auelbach Valley”
📍Start: Bürgerhaus, Blankenheim-Lommersdorf | 🗓️ November 30, 2025
Lace up those boots and sip as you stroll. This 8-kilometer winter hike through the Eifel includes mulled wine stands, hearty snacks, and epic views from the Hühnerberg lookout. Family- and dog-friendly, it’s a festive day out that ends in warm hands and full hearts.
🍷 Sip Tip: Need help choosing which Weihnachtsmarkt November event to visit? Our What’s Sippening group is where the wine event planning happens! Join the Facebook group here.
Baden Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
The Baden wine region stretches along the Rhine and is Germany’s warmest winegrowing area. It’s best known for its Pinot varietals including Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and features everything from spa towns to picturesque vineyard landscapes.
FreiWein 2025 – Natural Wine Fair
📍Bürgerhaus Seepark, Freiburg im Breisgau | 🗓️ November 22, 2025 | 🎟 Tickets available online
Back for its third edition, FreiWein is Freiburg’s answer to natural wine lovers. Meet 40+ producers, explore funky, vibrant wines, and discover how winemakers are redefining tradition with creativity and low-intervention styles. It’s casual, cozy, and packed with wines you’ll want to write home about.
🍷 Sip Tip: Freiburg is a gateway to the Baden wine region. Make it a weekend and book a local tasting experience at one of the region’s classic estates while you’re in town before or after the fair.
Franken Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
Welcome to the land of Silvaner, cellar doors, and bottles shaped like flattened pumpkins (yes, that’s the iconic Bocksbeutel). The Franken wine region is all about mineral-rich whites, medieval market towns, and wine lovers who want culture with their Chardonnay. It’s crisp, it’s classy, and it’s way more fun than the guidebooks let on.
15th Vinessio Wine Fair Fürth
📍Stadthalle Fürth | 🗓️ November 8–9, 2025 | 🎟️ Tickets vinessio.de
Whether you’re a wine newbie or a full-blown cork dork, the Vinessio Wine Fair in Fürth has something to sip for everyone. Sample hundreds of wines from Germany and beyond, snack your way through, and chat with winemakers from across Europe. Free seminars are included with your ticket, so come thirsty and curious.
After Work Wine Tasting – “Ringing in the Winter”
📍Weingut Schmitt | 🗓️ November 13, 2025 | 🎟️ Call +49 9367 90910 for tickets at €20 per person
Trade your to-do list for a tasting flight! This cozy after-work hangout includes mulled wine, three additional pours, snacks, and grape-based alcohol-free options for your designated driver friend. It’s the perfect way to ease into sweater season. Grab a group and make it a Thursday tradition!
Mulled Wine & Art Christmas Market + X-Mas Party at Weingut Schmitt
📍Bergtheim, Weingut Schmitt | 🗓️ November 29 & 30, 2025
A wine-soaked Christmas market with a built-in party? Yes please! This weekend bash combines award-winning mulled wine and a DJ-led X-Mas party on Saturday night. Grab some bites, browse gifts, and cozy up around wood stoves with a glass in hand. Train in from Würzburg or Schweinfurt and make a full day (or night!) of it.
🍷 Sip Tip: Don’t leave Franken without tasting a Silvaner straight from the source! Book a wine tasting or vineyard tour with one of the region’s best winemakers while you’re nearby.
Mittelrhein Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
The Mittelrhein might just be Germany’s best-kept wine secret. Tucked between Bingen and Bonn, this UNESCO World Heritage region is where storybook landscapes meet serious wine. Picture impossibly steep vineyards clinging to dramatic cliffs, half-timbered towns that tumble down to the Rhine, and medieval castles dotting the skyline. But the real magic? The wines. Expect crisp, minerally whites…especially Riesling!
Dillenburg Winter Magic 2025
📍Wilhelmsplatz, 35683 Dillenburg | 🗓️ November 24 – December 30, 2025
This isn’t your average Christmas market…it’s Winter Magic! With live music, cozy lights, and tons of local flavor, Dillenburg’s event is a true festive village. Highlights include a nostalgic carousel, Wednesday raffles (win a Christmas goose!), and a glowing ornament photo point that practically begs for an Instagram story. Live music every Fri & Sat adds big festive energy so don’t miss performances from beloved local bands. Head there on December 7 for the special Advent Market (11:00–17:00) featuring handmade gifts and crafts galore!
Historical Christmas Market Oberwesel
📍Rathausstraße 3, Oberwesel | 🗓️ November 29–30, 2025
Set in the Middle Rhine’s storybook old town, this market brings together traditional crafts, sweet treats, and small-town magic. Expect pony rides, a carousel, and live Christmas tree decorating by local school kids.
🍷 Sip Tip: The Rhine isn’t just for river cruises! Go taste the wine that made this valley famous. While you’re in the area, book a wine tasting and sip your way through this UNESCO-protected wine region.
Mosel Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
Home of steep slopes, slate soils, and seriously stunning Riesling. The Mosel region is Germany’s oldest wine region and one of the most iconic. It’s also one of the best regions to visit if you want to mix wine tasting with castles, boat rides, and cozy historic towns. Expect crisp, mineral-driven whites, charming medieval villages, and views that’ll make you want to cancel your return ticket.
Trier Underground Festival 2025
📍Trier | 🗓 October 31 – November 22 | 🎟️ More info + tickets
Wine cellars, but make it art! From theater in tunnels to wine tastings in candlelit crypts, this immersive city-wide festival explores Trier’s hidden underground spaces in the most unexpected ways. On the agenda is live music, sound installations, guided tours, and curated culinary experiences with a side of vino.
Dowsing Routes: Wine & Culinary Hike
📍Zell | 🗓 November 1
If you love walking, wine, and views, then this is your dream day out! This guided Moselsteig hike includes 5 wine tasting stops hosted by local winemakers (with steak lunch + dessert!) and breathtaking panoramic views. Your guide, Walter, is a wine and culture ambassador, so expect juicy facts and local lore along the way. Book your €61 ticket by emailing [email protected] that covers all food + wine. Wear good shoes and dress for the weather, because this one’s fully outdoors!
🍷 Sip Tip: Want boutique wines delivered to your door this winter? The Sippers Club is our monthly wine club featuring handpicked bottles, virtual tastings hosted by our in-house sommelier, and a community of expats who love wine as much as you do. Join the waitlist now, because our next box drops soon!
VDP Tasting at Weingut Peter Lauer
📍Ayl | 🗓 Weekends in November + December | 🎟️ €20 per person (pay on-site)
Want to sip your way through Saar’s finest Rieslings? This seated 1-hour tasting includes 6 wines from the legendary Ayler Kupp and other steep slopes. Hosted in the sleek vinotheque at Weingut Peter Lauer, this is a low-key way to dive into VDP-level wines without a big festival crowd.
Maxime Herkunft Mosel Goes Gastro
📍Across the Mosel | 🗓️ November 6–13, 2025
35 wine-and-dine events. 63 wineries. 31 restaurants. This is not your average wine week. From Trier to Cochem, Maxime Herkunft Mosel brings together winemakers and chefs for a week-long culinary collab across the region. Expect creative pairings, fine dining, cozy kitchen parties, and everything in between. Don’t miss the kick-off party at the WineBank in Trier!
🍷 Sip Tip: Already in the Mosel? Make your trip even sweeter by booking a tasting with one of our favorite Mosel wineries!
Federweißer Festival Cochem
📍Endertplatz, Cochem | 🗓️ November 7–9 & 14–15, 2025
If you missed the first round of Federweißer fests, this is your second chance to sip the season’s young wines! The big tent at Endertplatz is packed with music, dancing, and classic German fall vibes like mugs of cloudy, sweet Federweißer in hand.
Hommage au Fromage – Cheese & Wine Tasting
📍Schlossgut Hohenbeilstein | 🗓️ November 8, 2025 | 🎟️ €69 per person RSVP: [email protected]
Five courses. Two pros. One unforgettable night. Organic winemaker Joscha and cheese aficionado Rick are teaming up for a decadent tasting experience at Schlossgut Hohenbeilstein. You’ll be guided through expertly matched wine and cheese pairings in a cozy, candlelit setting.
Bernkastel-Kues Christmas Market
📍Bernkastel-Kues, Mosel | 🗓️ November 21 – December 21, 2025
This charming Mosel town turns into a glowing holiday dreamscape each winter, with 40+ stalls winding through the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town. Sip Riesling mulled wine, snack on Flammkuchen and waffles, and browse for handmade gifts, candles, and nostalgic treasures. Don’t miss: the epic torch swim across the Moselle (Dec 7), St. Nicholas himself, cozy mulled wine boat rides, fireworks, and the region’s largest Advent calendar glowing in the windows of the Adler Pharmacy. This is one of the most magical markets in the entire Mosel Valley!
🍷 Sip Tip: Want first dibs on November wine festivals, pop-up tastings, and Glühwein recs? The juiciest events (and mulled wine tips) go out in the Sipletter first. Join the What’s Sippening newsletter list here.
Trier Christmas Market
📍Hauptmarkt & Domfreihof | 🗓️ November 21 – December 22, 2025
Trier’s historic square is lit up between medieval buildings and the 1,000-year-old cathedral. Expect 90+ stalls, traditional puppet theater, musical performances, and even Germany’s only “Mulled Wine Queen” making an appearance. This one’s a family favorite with its magical mix of light displays, Christmas angels, sweet treats, and regional specialties. Stay for the evening and enjoy a glass of hot Glühwein under the cathedral!
Mosel Underground Christmas Market
📍Traben-Trarbach | 🗓️ November 21, 2025 – January 3, 2026 | 🎟️ Entry: €5
The only Christmas market of its kind as it’s deep underground in historic wine cellars! You’ll find handcrafted gifts, gourmet foods, jewelry, antiques, and amazing Mosel wines. Add in live music and a festive vibe both above and below ground, and you’ve got one of the most unique holiday experiences in Germany. It’s dry and cozy inside the wine cellars no matter the weather!
Cochem Christmas Market
📍Cochem | 🗓️ November 28 – December 21, 2025
Cochem’s Christmas market transforms the Old Town into a winter fairy tale. Browse festive stalls, sip warm drinks along the Mosel, and snag a few gifts that don’t scream Amazon.
VinoVokal at Schlossgut Hohenbeilstein
📍“bei Dippon’s” Event Room, Hohenbeilstein | 🗓️ November 29, 2025 | 🎟️ €49 per person
Wine meets wordplay in this cabaret-meets-tasting event featuring stage poets Marius Loy and Nektarios Vlachopoulos. Expect satirical verse, poetic musings, and belly laughs paired with Schlossgut Hohenbeilstein’s organic wines and tasty small plates. Reserve your spot via email: [email protected] or call: +49 7062 937110
🍷 Sip Tip: Need help choosing which Weihnachtsmarkt November event to visit? Our What’s Sippening group is where the wine event planning happens! Join the Facebook group here.
Advent Market in Zell
📍Zell | 🗓️ November 29, 2025
This Mosel market has it all: fairy lights, handmade gifts, and the beloved Märchenparade (Fairy Tale Parade) kicking off at 5:30 PM. Wander through Zell’s charming Old Town and pick up festive goodies while soaking in the holiday spirit. Book a winter wine tasting in Zell before or after the market to keep the day delicious!
Advent Brunch & Wine Lounge
📍Am Marktplatz, Zell | 🗓️ Sundays: Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21
Start your Sunday slow with cozy vibes, mulled wine, sweet tunes, and wine calendar surprises at MOS:L’s festive brunch series. Come for the espresso, stay for the sparkles.
Pfalz Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
If Germany’s wine regions had a cool older cousin, it’d be the Pfalz. With sunny weather, vibrant villages, and a wine fest practically every weekend, this place knows how to pour and party. It’s home to bold Rieslings, cozy Straußwirtschaften (aka pop-up wine taverns) and scenic trails perfect for tipsy strolls between vineyard stops.
Martinus Wine Festival
📍St. Martin | 🗓️ November 7–9, 2025
Named after the patron saint of the town, this weekend festival features local wineries opening their cellars, restaurants dishing up hearty Palatinate specialties, and the cobblestone streets of St. Martin buzzing with wine-lovers saying Prost to another delicious season. Warm vibes, mulled wine, and village charm await!
Kerwe in Eschbach
📍Eschbach | 🗓️ November 7–10, 2025
The Palatinate is famous for its Kerwe traditions, and Eschbach keeps the good times rolling. Expect a laid-back festival with local wine, delicious food, and community fun. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes. This wine festival in Germany is a classic Pfälzer celebration… fun for all ages!
🍷 Sip Tip: Planning a trip to the Pfalz? Pair with a day trip along the Deutsche Weinstrasse!
Thanksgiving Dinner at Schloss Janson
📍Weingut Schloss Janson, Bockenheim | 🗓️ November 22, 2025 | 🎟️ €95 per person email [email protected]
A festive slice of Americana in the Palatinate! This intimate dinner blends traditional family Thanksgiving recipes from host Sarah’s U.S. roots with local wine pairings from winemaker Kurt. Enjoy 3 courses with 6 estate wines, plus coffee and sparkling water all in a beautiful historic setting. This event usually sells out, so don’t wait to grab your spot! Perfect for expats craving a home-style holiday meal.
Kunigunde Christmas Market – Neustadt an der Weinstraße
📍Marktplatz, Neustadt an der Weinstraße | 🗓️ November 24 – December 21, 2025
With twinkling lights, a romantic historic town square, and a giant Advent calendar at the Town Hall, Neustadt’s Kunigunde Christmas Market is one of the Pfalz’s prettiest. Explore stalls filled with crafts and delicacies from local and international partners, and warm up with Glühwein beneath the glowing Stiftskirche. On Advent weekends, more markets pop up in nearby courtyards—perfect for discovering handmade gifts and culinary surprises. Don’t miss the carousel for kids or the local winemaker stalls with festive tasting flights!
Thomas Nast Christmas Market (Arts & Crafts Edition)
📍Rathausplatz, Landau in der Pfalz | 🗓️ November 27 – December 21, 2025
Named for the Landau-born illustrator who helped shape Santa Claus, this artisanal Christmas market is all about handmade magic. Browse stalls filled with candles, books, ornaments, and wooden toys. The scent of waffles and fir trees floats through the historic city center, creating peak holiday vibes. If you’re gifting this year, this is the market to find meaningful, handmade treasures!
Deidesheim Advent – Christmas Market
📍Deidesheim City Center & Castle Park | 🗓️ Weekends: Nov 28–30, Dec 5–7, 12–14, 19–21, 2025
Arguably one of the most iconic wine-region Christmas markets in Germany, Deidesheim does the holidays right. With over 80 curated stalls, gourmet food, artisan gifts, and mulled wine made exclusively from Deidesheim reds, it’s no wonder people travel from all over for this one. Bonus: the castle park transforms into a “Winter Forest of Animals” with lights, brass music, and serious storybook vibes. Hop off the train and sip your way through town, because Deidesheim station drops you right at the market entrance.
St. Martin Christmas Market
📍Alte Kellerei, Kellereistraße 1, St. Martin | 🗓️ November 29–30, December 6–7, 13–14, 2025
This Christmas market is the real deal with local artists, cozy eats, mulled wine, and adorable kids’ activities (including cookie baking and visits from St. Nicholas). Don’t miss the market opening at 5:30 PM on Nov 29 or the Sunday concerts at 3 PM!
🍷 Sip Tip: Heading to the Pfalz for one of these October wine festival events? Make it extra juicy with a wine tasting experience at one of our partner wineries!
Rheinhessen Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
Rheinhessen is Germany’s largest wine region and arguably its most underrated. Known for its laid-back charm and next-gen winemakers shaking things up, this is where you go to sip something unexpected and actually talk to the people who made it. It’s home to some of our fave wine festivals in Germany…you’ll want to keep coming back!
Flonheim Pours!
📍Flonheim | 🗓 November 2
Over 100 wines. One small wine village. Zero bad vibes. Flonheim’s WineFloW vintners open their doors for this super chill afternoon of tastings, strolling, and wine-fueled fun. One €27 wristband gets you access to tastings at all participating wineries and a free wine shuttle means no one’s stuck DD-ing. Take the train to Armsheim and catch the 11:45 AM wine shuttle.
Evening Wine Gathering – Guntersblum Market Kickoff
📍Rathausplatz, Guntersblum | 🗓️ November 7, 2025
Cozy town square, twinkle lights, local wine, and winter cocktails? Yes please! This free evening gathering kicks off the Guntersblum Market with festive drinks, small bites, and plenty of Rheinhessen hospitality.
Worms Wine Fair
📍Das Wormser, Worms | 🗓️ November 8–9, 2025
At the Worms Wine Fair, over 30 regional wineries pour their best in the grand Mozart Hall. Chat, taste, and buy your favorites on the spot. A transit ticket is included, so you can leave the car and focus on your swirl. The featured wineries offer delivery too so you don’t have to lug bottles around!
🍷 Sip Tip: Book a tasting at one of our partner wineries to sip your way through Rheinhessen’s signature styles like Silvaner, Riesling, and bold new blends.
Vintage Presentation at Weingut J. Neus
📍Ingelheim am Rhein | 🗓️ November 9, 2025 | RSVP: [email protected]
The new vintage is here, and you’re invited to taste it first! Weingut J. Neus opens their cellar doors for a one-day-only showcase of their latest single-vineyard releases. Come for the elegant reds, stay for the 10% discount on all same-day orders.
Hechtsheim Winemakers Advent Tasting
📍Mainz-Hechtsheim | 🗓️ November 22–23, 2025
Looking for wines to pair with your holiday dinners or gift to your favorite wine lover? This cozy two-day Advent tasting event in Mainz-Hechtsheim is your new favorite November ritual. Ten local wineries open their courtyards and cellars, inviting you to sip your way through Seccos, sparkling wines, and festive bottles perfect for the season. Taste, stroll, and shop — no reservations needed. Just show up, grab a glass, and let the holiday inspiration pour in. Your €15 ticket includes €10 off purchases of €100+, so stock up for the holidays while you taste! Tickets sold at each winery.
Alzey Christmas Market
📍Rossmarkt | 🗓️ November 24 – December 23, 2025
Set in Alzey’s charming half-timbered town center, this cozy Christmas market is all about nostalgic vibes and holiday cheer. From mulled wine and roasted almonds to twinkling lights and weekend music, the Rossmarkt transforms into a festive village perfect for families, date nights, or solo strolls with a hot punch in hand. Kids can enjoy special weekend programs, and there’s plenty of opportunity to shop, sip, and soak up the seasonal joy. Check out the neighboring Fischmarkt for even more holiday photo ops and festive snacks!
Worms Christmas Market
📍Parmaplatz to Römischer Kaiser | 🗓️ November 26 – December 20, 2025
Spread across several city squares, this market has something for everyone—especially at the Philosophenplatz, where flash mobs, crafting sessions, and mulled wine meet. Obermarkt hosts live performances throughout Advent, and kids will love the classic rides and treats. Join the brass tower concert and sing along on the 4th Sunday of Advent.
🍷 Sip Tip: Need help choosing which Weihnachtsmarkt November event to visit? Our What’s Sippening group is where the wine event planning happens! Join the Facebook group here.
Historic Christmas Market Mainz
📍Mainz Market Square | 🗓️ November 27 – December 23, 2025
Mainz pulls out all the festive stops with its dreamy Historic Christmas Market. A thousand-year-old cathedral, an 11-meter-tall Christmas pyramid, and a musical clock with hand-carved angels all setting the scene for mulled wine magic. From nativity scenes to carousels and gingerbread stalls, there’s something for every age. Book a GlühWeinWalk ticket to sip your way through multiple markets in town available at the mainz STORE or online.
Mainzer WinterZeit Markets
📍Altstadt Mainz | 🗓️ November 27 – December 30, 2025
Mainz isn’t just about one market—this WinterZeit lineup spreads the festive fun across the entire city. Chill at Schillerplatz, soak in the romance at Hopfengarten, skate or sip alpine drinks at the LUMENAlm in the palace courtyard, or unwind after work at the cozy station market. It’s the ultimate city-wide wine + winter wonderland crawl. Grab a GlühWeinWalk pass and enjoy seasonal drinks and bites at each stop.
Guntersblum Christmas Market
📍Schlossgut Schmitt, Guntersblum | 🗓️ November 28–29, 2025
Castle courtyard, mulled wine, and St. Nicholas himself? This cozy little Weihnachtsmarkt is tucked inside the courtyard of Schlossgut Schmitt and makes for the perfect pre-Advent outing. Expect handmade crafts, hearty local eats, roasted almonds, and wine from the Guntersblum region. Friday night brings festive tunes, and Saturday features live music from the St. Julianen Music Association. Pair your market stroll with a glass of Guntersblum white. It’s local, delicious, and festive AF.
🍷 Sip Tip: Want boutique wines delivered to your door this winter? The Sippers Club is our monthly wine club featuring handpicked bottles, virtual tastings hosted by our in-house sommelier, and a community of expats who love wine as much as you do. Join the waitlist now, because our next box drops soon!
Ingelheim “Budenzauber” Christmas Market
📍Sebastian-Münster-Platz, Ingelheim | 🗓️ November 29 – December 20, 2025
Holiday magic hits downtown Ingelheim! Sparkling lights, mulled wine, and wooden stalls set the mood for a cozy Christmas market experience that runs nearly a full month. Bring your friends or coworkers and soak in the pre-holiday vibes.
Rheingau Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
Small but mighty, the Rheingau wine region of Germany packs serious wine history into a compact stretch along the Rhine. It’s home to legendary Rieslings, a few standout Pinot Noirs, and some of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious estates. The region is super easy to explore—with castles, monasteries, and river views around every corner.
Kappeskerb & Wine Harvest Festival
📍Eltville am Rhein | 🗓 October 31 – November 3
The Rheingau’s final party before winter hits! This cozy-meets-chaotic harvest festival brings 650+ years of tradition to life with local wines, Federweißer, mulled wine, street food, carnival rides, and fireworks. Don’t miss the Winemakers’ Parade on Saturday and the craft market inside the castle courtyard. It’s family-friendly and totally free. Come hungry and bring cash for rides and snacks!
Fondue Fun with Kaufmann & Friends
📍Hattenheim | 🗓 November 3, 4, & 5
Calling all cheese lovers! As part of Glorious Rheingau Days, Urban Kaufmann hosts legendary Swiss-style fondue nights with guest winemakers from VDP.Rheingau. Expect sparkling wine, ham apéro, bubbling cheese fondue, a curated wine lineup, and the coziest vibes. Your €89 ticket includes wine, food, and dessert, but seats are limited so email [email protected] to book your fondue spot!
Christmas Market of Nations – Rüdesheim
📍Rüdesheim am Rhein | 🗓️ November 20 – December 23, 2025
If wine and twinkle lights are your love language, add this to your winter bucket list. Over 120 vendors from 12 countries line the cobblestone streets of Rüdesheim, offering handmade gifts, mulled wine, and European holiday vibes for days. Expect nightly entertainment, historic cellars pouring Glühwein, and the biggest nativity scene in Europe. Take the cable car at night for magical views of the illuminated Rhine Valley. This is the place to sip Rüdesheim Glühwein straight from the source.
🍷 Sip Tip: The best way to experience the Rheingau wine region is in a wine cellar, not just a bottle! Make your day trip even better by booking an exclusive tasting with one of the regions winemakers.
Christmas Market & Long Night of the Wine Cellars
📍Weingut Joachim Flick, Flörsheim am Main | 🗓️ November 28–30, 2025
This one is packed with festive feels and wine tasting. Wander through a glowing wine cellar, meet two friendly donkeys in the live nativity scene, and browse a curated artisan market featuring everything from game sausages to Sicilian olive oil. Don’t miss the brass band performance on Sunday night or the cozy barn with fire pits and mulled wine galore. Sample the full flight during the cellar tasting, then stock up on bottles for your holiday table.
Württemberg Wine Region Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
Württemberg is Germany’s red wine underdog – home to Trollinger, Lemberger, and surprisingly delicious Rosés. It’s casual, community-focused, and best enjoyed at a fest with live music and a plate of käsespätzle.
Advent Wine Tasting – Lauffener Weingärtner
📍Wengerter Hall, Lauffen am Neckar | 🗓️ November 29, 2025
Warm up at this festive tasting hosted by Lauffener Weingärtner in their beautifully decorated Vinothek. Discover winter-perfect reds, get gift ideas, and treat yourself to custom wine packages that sparkle under the tree.
🍷 Sip Tip: Want a curated tasting in the Württemberg wine region without the guesswork? Book a wine experience with one of our trusted partner wineries and toast to Swabian hospitality at its finest.
Plan Your Dreamy Wine Trip Around Weihnachtsmarkt November Events
November might be the start of the cozy season, but in Germany, it’s anything but sleepy! With Weihnachtsmarkt November magic twinkling in village squares, fresh vintages flowing at wine festivals, and cellar doors flung open for festive tastings, this month is full of delicious reasons to get out and explore!