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Bad Dürkheim Wurstmarkt

Two weekends in September (Fri–Mon format), first weekend + third weekendBad Dürkheim, GermanyFood & Wine FestivalFree

Officially the world's largest wine festival, drawing over 700,000 visitors to this Palatinate spa town since 1417. Despite the name 'Sausage Market,' wine is the star — 300+ varieties from local growers flow across two weekends under massive festival tents. The Dürkheimer Riesenfass (world's largest wine barrel) alone is worth the trip.

Estimated Attendance

~700,000 visitors

Nearest Airport

Frankfurt (FRA) — 80 km

When

Two weekends in September (Fri–Mon format), first weekend + third weekend

Price

Free

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