New year, same love for good wine and great vibes. While January may be the quietest time of year for some, wine lovers know it’s secretly one of the coziest. Germany sure does their wine winter right with candlelit cellars, crisp vineyard walks, steaming mugs of Winzerglühwein, and intimate tastings that make the season feel a little warmer. Ready to warm up your calendar? Here are the best wine events happening across Germany this January! Mittens on, glasses up.
Baden Wine Region Wine Winter 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.
Public Wine Tasting at Oberkircher Winzer
📍 Oberkirch | 📅 Every Tuesday at 2:30 PM & Friday at 5:00 PM | 💶 €12 per person | 🎟️ Registration required: +49 7802 92580 or email [email protected]
Whether you’re a seasoned sipper or just getting into German wine, this twice-weekly tasting at Oberkircher Winzer is a perfect intro. Go behind the scenes with a cellar tour, then sample a curated lineup of local wines that showcase the beauty of Baden in every glass. It’s educational and delicious…and let’s be honest, we’re here for both!
Open Tasting at Weingut Trautwein
📍 Bahlingen | 📅 Every first Saturday of the month | 💶 €25 per person
Kick off your weekend with wine, of course! Every first Saturday of the month, Weingut Trautwein invites you to their tasting room for a no-fuss, all-flavor experience. Sip through eight organic wines, each with its own story and regional flair, and get a taste of what makes this Baden gem so special.
🍷 Sip Tip: While you are searching for the best wine winter events in Germany of the Baden region, make it a weekend and book a local tasting experience at one of the region’s classic estates while you’re in town!
Pfalz Wine Region Wine Winter 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.
St. Martin Winter Mulled Wine Tour
📍 St. Martin | 💶 €28 per person | 📞 To book: Elke Dotzler (+49 176 75115903)
Wrap up and wander: this winter wine hike through St. Martin’s quiet forest paths and vineyards is pure cozy magic. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a warming schnapps shot and small bites, then finish with mulled wine served in the vines plus snacks from local winemakers. It’s basically a vineyard picnic, but winter-style. Tours are arranged individually, so call ahead to plan your date!
🍷 Sip Tip: Planning a trip to the Pfalz to visit a wine winter event in Germany? Pair with a day trip along the Deutsche Weinstrasse!
Württemberg Wine Region Wine Winter 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.
Traditional New Year’s Weighing – Hedelfingen Winegrowers
📍 Stuttgart | 📅 January 6, 2026
Start your year the Hedelfingen way: with mulled wine in one hand and centuries of tradition in the other. This small but mighty cooperative may be young in structure, but its roots run deep. Join the community for a relaxed celebration at the historic Kelter Hedelfingen, featuring warming drinks (including children’s punch for the little ones) and a festive vibe to welcome 2026 with a full glass.
Remstal Winery Cooperative – Mulled Wine Festival
📍 Grunbach, Remstal | 📅 January 10, 2026
Kick off the new year with cozy vineyard vibes at the Remstal Winery Cooperative’s annual Mulled Wine Festival. Set at the Umlegungsdenkmal in Grunbach, this winter gathering celebrates the magic of cool-climate winemaking and warm cups of Glühwein. Thanks to the Remstal’s higher elevation, the grapes here ripen longer bringing big, juicy flavor to every pour. Expect grilled sausages, friendly faces, and a festive toast to winter in the Württemberg hills.
🍷 Sip Tip: Want boutique wines delivered to your door this wine winter? The Sipper’s 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!
Torchlight Winter Hike with Teamwerk Esslingen
📍 Esslingen to Mettingen | 📅 January 17, 2026 | 💶 €25 per person
Light up your January with a torchlit trek through Esslingen’s winter vineyards. This cozy evening starts at the Vinothek am Markt with a welcome glass of bubbly, then winds its way through snowy trails toward Mettingen. Along the route, enjoy mulled wine, punch, grilled red sausage, and a fire show that’ll warm you right up. Vegetarian options are available, but don’t forget your sturdy shoes and winter layers.
Snow Flurry at Weinsicht (Schneegestöber)
📍Esslingen | 📅 January 17, 2026
Embrace the chill with good company and better wine at Weinsicht’s annual Schneegestöber. This open-air winter fest brings cozy vibes, piping-hot mulled wine, and non-alcoholic punch under the stars. Food comes courtesy of Grüner Baum Plochingen, so come hungry and ready to toast to the new year.
Laudenbach Mulled Wine Hike
📍 Markelsheim | 📅 January 24, 2026
Dust off those hiking boots because it’s Glühwein season in the Tauber Valley! Join the Weingärtner Markelsheim for a winter wander through the countryside, punctuated with steaming mugs of mulled wine, fruity punch, and tasty snacks along the route. It’s the kind of event where you earn your wine by walking (but not too far.)
🍷 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.
Cheers to Wine Winter Season in Germany
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean the wine winter fun has to stop! January is serving mulled wine warmth, torchlight tastings, and toasty vineyard strolls all month long. So bundle up and grab your glass because these wine-soaked winter adventures are the perfect cure for the post-Christmas blues!
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