Of all the cancellations we’ve endured thus far, the absence of the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt is a particularly bitter pill to swallow. But the world’s biggest wine fest, a highlight on many a KMC resident’s annual agenda, would be a highly transmissible virus’s delight.
From ziplining to zoos, there’s no shortage of things to do along the German Wine Road, a glorious stretch of wine country in southeastern Rhineland-Palatinate.
Walking through Germany’s urban spaces, it’s easy to find statues of famous rulers on high horses, poets with quills in hand, and the humble foot soldiers who’ve fallen in countless wars. Most such statues and monuments we tend to breeze by without a moment’s thought.
Ah, spring! The days are growing longer, and the first timid buds of the season, from daffodils to almond blossoms, begin to appear. Things to make us happy this month include Germany’s wonderful Easter markets.
The quest began after my husband ate roasted chestnuts at a German market — it was love at first bite. Every autumn, we search for restaurants and fests showcasing the seasonal snack. Visit one of these events to find out why there’s such a fuss about chestnuts.
Michaelis-Kirchweih
Through Oct. 9 in Fürth
This traditional Bavarian volksfest offers scary rides, gaming booths, a beer tent with live music, tasty treats and dazzling fireworks displays.
You don’t have to travel far to enjoy a wonderful wine from Germany. Appreciate the country's 2,000-year history of winemaking at these wine fests, open-cellar days and culinary events.
It’s the summer season in Germany, the weekend is in sight, and it’s time to start planning. You’ve already decided your Saturday or Sunday outing should take you somewhere off base. As you narrow down your options, think about what you crave most in your down time: A festive atmosphere?
