Rosé Wine Route: The Palatinate in Bloom

Discover the Rosé Wine Route in its most enchanting season this February through April during the Palatinate Almond Blossom Weeks. Picture-perfect wine villages transform into a sea of pink as the almond trees burst into bloom, offering a breathtaking display that’s pure magic.

Since 2010, this annual celebration has delighted visitors with its warm and welcoming atmosphere. In 2025, the castles and palaces along the Haardt Mountains will again shine in a soft, rosy glow each evening, making sunsets unforgettable.

About the German Wine Route
The German Wine Route stretches across 85 unique kilometers, from Bockenheim in the north to Schweigen in the south. This iconic path winds through the Palatinate’s distinctive cultural landscape, where vineyards and forests blend seamlessly. Like pearls on a necklace, castles, and palaces are strung along the route, connected by an extensive network of hiking and biking trails. Fine wines and delicious local cuisine add to the experience, all rooted in a philosophy of mindful living and sustainability, ensuring that the region’s natural and cultural treasures are preserved for generations to come.

Whether strolling through charming towns, sipping wine at local wineries, or simply soaking in the view, the Palatinate Almond Blossom Weeks promise a spring escape like no other.

Here are some must-visit attractions glowing in pink this season:

• Annweiler – Museum under Trifels
• Bad Bergzabern – Bad Bergzabern Castle
• Bad Dürkheim – Michaeliskapelle
• Birkweiler – Catholic Church, Protestant Church
• Deidesheim – Historic Town Hall
• Edenkoben – Peace Monument
• Eschbach – Historic Oak Wood Grape Press
• Frankweiler – Protestant Church
• Klingenmünster – Landeck Castle, St. Dionysius Chapel, Nikolaus Chapel
• Landau – Villa Streccius Gallery, Wollmesheim Wine Press
• Leinsweiler – Historic Town Hall
• Maikammer – St. Ludwig Church
• Madenburg – Madenburg Castle
• Neustadt an der Weinstraße – Haardter Castle
• Ransbach – Mariä Heimsuchung Catholic Church
• Schweigen-Rechtenbach – German Wine Gate
• Siebeldingen – Geilweilerhof Institute for Vine Breeding
• St. Martin – St. Martin Catholic Church
• Wachenheim – Wachenheim Roundabout Art, Market Square, Wachtenburg Castle Ruins, Wachenheim Castle Tavern

Let the delicate blossoms and glowing lights be your guide to an unforgettable spring adventure!