Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt
18-24 September 2026Bad Dürkheim, GermanyFood & Wine FestivalFreeRecurring Event
The world's largest wine festival, despite its misleading name ('sausage market'). Held annually since 1417, the Wurstmarkt draws over 600,000 visitors to this Pfalz town for nine days of wine drinking from the giant Dürkheimer Fass (world's largest wine barrel) and dozens of wine stands. Pure German Gemütlichkeit.
Estimated Attendance
~600,000 visitors
Nearest Airport
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When
18-24 September 2026
Second and third weekends of September (nine days)
Price
Free
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