The Best Wine Festival October Events in Germany

Pumpkin spice? Please. We’re drinking Federweißer and pressing grapes! October in Germany is peak Weinlese (aka harvest season) and the wine regions are showing off. The vines are glowing gold and red, towns are throwing festivals in their cobblestone squares, and the air smells like roasted onions and fresh-picked grapes. October is packed with festival dates to toast to fall. We’ve rounded up the best wine festival October 2025 events happening across Germany with everything you need to plan your perfect vineyard weekend.

What to Know for Wine Festival Season Fall 2025 Before You Go

Whether you’re planning a local getaway or searching for wine festivals near me this weekend, here’s what to know before heading into Germany’s fall harvest season:

• Federweißer is the drink of the season. It’s a slightly fizzy new wine that’s best paired with a slice of onion tart (Zwiebelkuchen).
• October 3 is German Unity Day, a public holiday. Shops are closed, but it’s a prime weekend for wine festivals, tastings, and vineyard tours.
• Halloween in Germany leans more gothic here vs. candy and trick-or-treating. Instead, expect castle events and moody vineyard parties to cap off harvest season.

Ongoing Wine Festival Events Happening in Germany This October

Federweißer (New Wine) Stands

Throughout October, you’ll find roadside stands and market stalls selling Federweißer (cloudy, lightly sparkling new wine). Pair it with Zwiebelkuchen (onion tart) to create the classic combo. Be prepared with cash in your wallet though as these local stands typically do not have card machines handy. 

Besenwirtschaften (Pop-up Winery Restaurants)

Some Besens continue into early October in the Württemberg wine region. Look for the broom outside the door, meaning inside you’ll find wine, food and communal long tables. Expect Swabian dishes like Maultaschen, Schäufele, and potato salad served with the winemaker’s own bottles.

Weinwanderungen (Wine Hikes)

October is perfect for vineyard walks. Many towns host organized hikes with tasting stops, but you can also follow marked trails on your own (Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Ahrtal and Württemberg all have signed wine trails).

Franken Wine Region Wine Festival October 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.

Castell Wine Hiking Day

📍 Castell | 🗓️ October 5, 2025

Wine, nature, and views? Say less. The iconic Castell Wine Hiking Day is back with a full trail of tastings, regional snacks, and jaw-dropping vineyard views in the Steigerwald hills. Stop at stations hosted by top Franken wineries like Carolin Meyer and Domäne Castell, or finish your hike at the castle park with premium pours and Franconian flair. Bring your walking shoes and your appetite because this one’s worth the trek!

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Mosel Wine Region Wine Festival October 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.

Winegrowers’ Wine & Street Festival

📍 Erden | 🗓️ October 3–5, 2025

This charming street fest in the Mosel town of Erden brings together local winemakers and music groups from near and far. The wine street opens daily at 11AM, with a festive kickoff from the Erden Wine Queen on Friday evening. Expect performances from Dutch marching bands, plus a full weekend of sipping and street strolling. It’s truly a classic Mosel moment!

Thanksgiving with Federweißer & Onion Tart

📍 Bernkastel-Kues | 🗓️ October 5, 2025

Celebrate Thanksgiving the German way with Federweißer (young wine) and warm onion tart in Bernkastel’s Karlsbader Platz. Wander the cobbled streets, enjoy Sunday shopping, and browse the open-air art market curated by Kunst an Hecken und Zäunen e.V.

🍷Sip Tip: Exploring Mosel’s storybook villages and riverside vineyards? Don’t just look…sip! We host exclusive wine experiences in the Mosel region that take you beyond the tasting room with private tastings, vineyard walks, and insider-only views of this iconic valley.

Pfalz Wine Region Wine Festival October 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.

21st Hofladen Day at Schlossgut Lüll

📍 Wachenheim | 🗓️ October 5, 2025

Farm-to-table? Try vineyard-to-village! Every first Sunday in October, Schlossgut Lüll throws open the gates for a day of celebrating good food, local wines, and seasonal harvest joy. Explore their Hofladen (farm shop), grab a plate of something hearty, and toast to fall with their signature bottles. Free entry + a must-do for Pfalz lovers!

Wine Lounge “After Work” at Schloss Janson

📍 Bockenheim | 🗓️ October 10, 2025

Castle vibes, DJ beats, and wine? Yes, please. Head to Weingut Schloss Janson for their relaxed after-work hangout featuring live DJ Chris, chilled wines, delicious cocktails, and gourmet bites from the Wilde Wutz food truck. Settle into the castle meadow or head into the cozy press house for a golden-hour evening with friends. 

Edenkoben Wine & Chestnut Fest

📍 Edenkoben | 🗓️ Oct 11–12, 2025

Celebrate the Palatinate’s famous sweet chestnuts with local wines. Vineyards open, food stalls line the streets, and you can hike up to Villa Ludwigshöhe for views.

Open Friday in Zellertal at Schlossgut Lüll

📍 Wachenheim | 🗓️ October 24, 2025

Spend your Friday evening exploring Zellertal’s rising wine stars at Open Friday. Each participating winery offers its own unique experience, and it all comes down to shared passion for this magical valley. You don’t need any tickets, so just show up and sip! Make it a full Zellertal day and book a nearby wine hike or overnight stay.

🍷 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! Between festival strolls and Federweißer, sneak in a cozy cellar tasting or a scenic vineyard walk at one of our partner Pfalz wineries.

Rheinhessen Wine Region Wine Festival October 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!

Ferris Wheel Wine Tasting at the Red Wine Festival

📍 Ingelheim am Rhein | 🗓️ October 1, 2025

This isn’t your average wine tasting! Hop aboard the Ferris Wheel at Ingelheim’s Red Wine Festival for a high-altitude tasting hosted by the town’s very own Wine Majesties (yes, that’s a thing). Your gondola comes with a welcome Secco, three wines, water, and a Munkel snack bag. Settle in with friends (4 per gondola) and enjoy sweeping views of the vineyards as the wines swirl below. Tickets (€36 per person) are available online or in-person at the Vinothek Ingelheim.

Oppenheim Schlemmerwanderung (Wine & Gourmet Hike)

📍 Oppenheim | 🗓️ Oct 03, 2025

Lace up your walking shoes and bring your appetite! Starting at the Rhine, you’ll buy your commemorative wine glass at the trailhead, then follow a 7 km loop through vineyards with panoramic river views. At each stop, local wineries pour their best bottles alongside perfectly paired regional dishes. The hike is family-friendly and easy to navigate, but plan for some gentle hills. 

Festival of Young Wine

📍 Gau-Algesheim | 🗓️ October 10–13, 2025

Four days of new wines, fresh Federweißer, and festive energy await in Gau-Algesheim’s historic old town. More than 40 wines from 8 local winemakers will be poured under elegant white tents, with Rheinhessen-style tapas on offer. Between sips, catch themed tastings, guided wine hikes, and live music echoing through the courtyards. Bonus: extra transport services help get you home safely. This fest proudly carries the “Rheinhessen AUSGEZEICHNET” seal for quality.

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Rheingau Wine Region Wine Festival October 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.

Natur Pur + Afterparty with Balthasar Ress

📍 Hattenheim | 🗓️ October 3, 2025

Celebrate Germany’s Wine & Hiking Day with a scenic wine trail winding through the Hattenheim vineyards. Follow the marked route, stopping for gourmet bites and Rhine-view wine stands hosted by local winemakers. Once you’ve worked up a good buzz and a few vineyard selfies, head to the Balthasar Ress afterparty back at the manor house.

Autumn Wine Tasting at Weingut August Eser

📍 Oestrich-Winkel | 🗓️ October 23–26, 2025

Head to Friedensplatz for a weekend of wine tasting with the full Weingut August Eser lineup. From VDP.Gutswein to Beerenauslese, it’s all on pour including rare Rieslings and Pinot Noirs from the treasure chamber. 

Raclette & Wine Shopping Days at Weingut Kaufmann

📍 Hattenheim | 🗓️ October 25–26, 2025

Ready to eat, sip, and shop? Weingut Kaufmann rolls out the reds, whites, and internationals including wines from Piedmont and Israel. Cheese guru Ralph Rutz is grilling up authentic Swiss raclette for the occasion. Reserve your 2-hour slot and enjoy exclusive savings on your favorite bottles. Tastings run hourly from 12–6 PM. Raclette ends at 7 PM.

39th Glorious Rheingau Days

📍 Rheingau & Rhine-Main | 🗓️ October 31–November 9, 2025

It doesn’t get more iconic than this! The Glorious Rheingau Days return with a jam-packed lineup of wine galas, fondue nights, themed tastings, and dinners with the region’s best VDP.wineries. Inspired by the legendary “Trois Glorieuses” in Burgundy, this 10-day extravaganza is a must for wine lovers ready to indulge in the best of Rheingau. Most events require advance reservations with the venue. An unmissable finale to harvest season! Highlights include:

• Oct 31: Spätlese 250th anniversary tasting (Eltville)
• Nov 2: Sparkling Wine Parade at Schloss VAUX
• Nov 3–5: Swiss Fondue Nights at Weingut Kaufmann
• Nov 9: Riesling Gala at Kloster Eberbach

🍷 Sip Tip: Love Riesling? Then the Rheingau wine region is calling! Our wine experiences in Rheingau include castle tastings, cellar tours, and Riesling flights with a view. 

Württemberg Wine Region Wine Festival October 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.

Göppinger Weinfest 

📍 Göppingen | 🗓️ Oct 01–05, 2025

Just 45 minutes from Stuttgart by train, the Göppinger Weinfest brings cozy fall vibes to the heart of town. For five days, the city’s charming Marktplatz transforms into a wine village featuring dozens of Württemberg wines on pour. Expect live music, traditional fair food, and a laid-back atmosphere filled with locals toasting the season.

WineDelightDays & Autumn Wine Festival

📍 Brackenheim | 🗓️ October 3–5, 2025

If you love wine, food, and fall colors, make your way to the Brackenheim Wine Cellar for three full days of cozy fall vibes. Kick off with the Autumn Wine Festival on October 3, featuring new wines, hearty dishes, coffee and cake, vineyard rides, and live music. Then on October 4 & 5, things get extra fancy with an immersive culinary experience in the wine cellar, complete with gourmet meals from Altes Theater Heilbronn, paired wines, and exclusive tastings. And don’t miss the wine shop specials and cellar tours running all weekend. Reservations: [email protected]

Autumn Wine Festival at Stromberg Cellar Bönnigheim

📍 Bönnigheim | 🗓️ October 3, 2025

It’s all about comfort at this autumn celebration in Bönnigheim with bubbling new wine, seasonal Swabian snacks, and freshly baked onion and potato tarts. Wander between food stands, sweets vendors, and local wine producers. A must-visit for fans of fall food and wine pairings!

Fellbach Autumn Wine Fest (Fellbacher Herbst)

📍Fellbach | 🗓️ Oct 10–13, 2025

Raise a glass at one of the biggest wine festivals in Baden-Württemberg! For four festive days, the streets of Fellbach overflow with wine stalls from beloved local producers like Aldinger, Schnaitmann, and Heid. With brass bands, costumed parades, and fireworks lighting up the night, this is a party locals count down to every year. Hop on the U1 tram straight from Stuttgart for an unforgettable day (and night) of wine-fueled fun.

Courtyard Wine Garden at Weingut Trautwein

📍Bahlingen | 🗓️ October 11 & 12, 2025

Cozy up for autumn at Weingut Trautwein’s courtyard wine garden. You’ll be tasting through Premier and Grand vintage wines that show off the estate’s signature finesse and complexity. It’s the perfect pairing for crisp fall air and vineyard views.

Cheese & Wine Tasting at Brackenheim Wine Cellar

📍 Brackenheim | 🗓️ October 17, 2025

Join cheese sommelier Aleksandr Krupetskov for a flavorful world tour: seven artisanal cheeses from seven countries, from Swiss “cheese flowers” to Norway’s infamous chocolate cheese—each paired perfectly with wines from Stromberg and Zabergäu. You’ll learn the tasting ropes like a pro with a structured flavor map, then head home with a bottle of your favorite. 

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Pumpkin Spice Who? It’s Wine Festival October!

No matter if you’re planning a full wine weekend or just popping by for some Federweißer and vibes, October is hands-down one of the best months to explore Germany’s wine scene. Save your faves, send this blog to your wine bestie, and don’t forget to tag us on Instagram if you visit one of these wine festival October events. We love seeing your wine adventures out in the wild!