Find and Book Wineries to Visit in Pfalz

Frankfurt-Main is the nearest major international airport and the hub of low-cost airlines.
You can also travel to the Stuttgart International Airport or the Strasbourg Airport in France, which is a minor airport but gives you the possibility to start your travel in the Alsace wine region and then continue exploring wineries in Pfalz.

If you travel to Pfalz by car, you can follow The Deutsche Weinstrasse, which begins in Schweigen-Reichenbach. Neustadt, which is one of the centers of the Pfalz wine region is located on this wine route, 47 km away from Schweigen-Reichenbach. Neustadt is a very good location to start exploring Pfalz wine culture since there are a number of wineries near Neustadt worth visiting.
If you arrive at Frankfurt International Airport, you will need to travel around 1 hour to reach Frankenthal, which is the northernmost point of the Pfalz wine region, and then follow the Deutsche Weinstrasse down to the south through the cities Bad Dürkheim, Neustadt, and Landau. Wineries in Bad Dürkheim produce one of the most flavorful Riesling in all of Germany.

If you are more into train travels, you can use the services of the Rheinland-Pfalz / Saarland regional train line. This train line connects the Pfalz wine region to the bigger cities such as Mainz, Wiesbaden, Frankfurt.
It takes around 1hr 25m to travel to Neustadt from Frankfurt by train. Wineries around Neustadt offer a diversity of wine experiences. Check the map for the exact location of wineries near Neustadt.

The season to visit wineries in Pfalz opens in Spring when pink almond blossom creates a magical atmosphere in the region. A number of wineries in Pfalz offer harvest experiences and of course, Autumn is the best season if you would like to take part in this very important moment in winemaking
If you travel to Pfalz in September to have the possibility to attend one of the biggest wine festivals in the world – Wurstmarkt. The festival is held annually in September in Bad Durkheim, a village in Pfalz. The festival is a good opportunity to discover wineries from Pfalz and taste their products.

Wineries in Pfalz are very diverse and wine experiences accordingly.
Here you will find:

• Wineries with a long history of winemaking
• Family-owned boutique wineries
• Organic wine producers with a strong philosophy of winemaking
• Big cooperatives that count many member winemakers

65.7% of the vineyards in Pfalz are planted by white grape varieties.
The most common grapes used in wine production in Pfalz:

• Riesling (24.9%)
• Dornfelder (12.1%)
• Grauburgunder (7.7%)
• Müller-Thurgau (7.6%)
• Spätburgunder (7.1%)
• and others in smaller quantities

Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Pfalz:

English	German
Wine	Wein
Winery	Weingut
Wine tasting	Weinprobe
Wine route	Weinstraße
Cheers!	Prost!

These are the best wineries to visit in Pfalz:

• Weingut Heinrich Spindler


• Bioland-Weingut Gerhard Schwarztrauber


• Wein- Und Sektgut Wilhelmshof


• Vier Jahreszeiten Winzer

These wineries in Pfalz have restaurants:

• Wein- & Sektgut, Destillerie Bergkeller


• Weingut Langenwalter


• Weinbiet

These wineries in Pfalz have accommodation:

• Weingut Müller-Kern


• Weingut Jens Christmann


• Weingut Hanewald-Schwerdt


• Weingut Hartmetz-Kling

Most of the wineries in Pfalz are located in the wine regions in the countryside. The best way to prepare a visit to a winery in Pfalz is to book your visit in advance on our website.

These wineries in Pfalz have cellar door sales:

• Bergdolt-Reif & Nett


• Weingut Julius Ferdinand Kimich


• Weingut Langenwalter


• Weingut Doppler-Hertel

These wineries in Pfalz are open to the public with booking in advance:

• Weingut Müller-Kern


• Vier Jahreszeiten Winzer


• Weingut Hanewald-Schwerdt


• Weingut Doppler-Hertel

This is our selection of small & boutique wineries in Pfalz that you can visit:

• Weingut Julius Ferdinand Kimich


• Weingut Doppler-Hertel

These are the best family wineries in Pfalz that you can visit:

• Weingut Jens Christmann


• Wein- Und Sektgut Wilhelmshof


• Weingut Heinrich Spindler


• Bioland-Weingut Gerhard Schwarztrauber

Use our interactive Pfalz winery map to browse wineries near Landau in der Pfalz, Neustadt an der Weinstraße and Germersheim.

Wineries in Pfalz have a well-developed wine tourism system and facilities.
Most of the wineries in Pfalz offer a diversity of experiences starting from wine tastings and guided cellar tours finishing with harvest experience and picnic in the vineyard. Have a look at our list of wine tastings and tours in Pfalz.
Wineries in Pfalz have well-equipped tasting rooms and cellars for visitor experiences. They also offer restaurant services, where you can taste local gastronomy paired with wine. If you would like to have a longer stay, wineries also offer accommodation. See frequently asked questions below to find out which wineries offer restaurants and accommodation.

Yes, most wineries in Pfalz have on-site boutiques or offer direct sales, allowing visitors to purchase their wines. It's an opportunity to taste and buy wines directly from the producers.

Pfalz wines pair well with a variety of dishes. Riesling pairs nicely with seafood, poultry, and Asian cuisine, while Pinot Noir complements grilled meats, game, and mushroom dishes. The region's white wines also work well with fresh salads, cheeses, and lighter fare.