September Things To Do Around Spangdahlem has lots of interesting things to go see during this month, fall to winter tends to be some of the busier months for festivals and activities. One of the most popular ones is one of my favorites, the Hitscherhof Pumpkin festival! Again these are generally no more than 3 hours away, although I may throw in one or two further away ones if I think that they are something to consider.
There are Things To Do for everyone! Some include Pumpkin festivals, Wine & Culinary hikes, Apple Festival, Sausage Festivals & more! There has got to be one that you will find interesting and want to check out!
I’ve also included a printable file at the bottom so that you can print it out and easily see what is going on. Some of the events are this weekend so if you don’t get to them this year you can always add them to your list for next year. I’ll also be blogging about the ones that we get to visit so check back and see if they are worth taking a trip to.
Below is a list of upcoming Things To Do, please note many of the websites are in German only so use Google Chrome and it will translate the page for you. It will include the festival, website, dates, and how far from Spangdahlem & Ramstein.
September 2015 Things To Do
Rheingau Wine Festival – in Frankfurt, Germany Sept. 2nd-11th
Over 600 wines to try, food and vendors as well, more info on website
Approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 30 mins from Ramstein.
http://www.frankfurt-tourismus.de/en/Discover-Experience/Events/Festivals-in-Frankfurt/Rheingau-Wine-Festival
Wine Festival of the Middle Moselle – in Bernkastle-Kues, Germany Sept. 3rd-7th
Wine festival, food, coronation of the Wine Queen on Friday, and fireworks on Saturday,parade on Sunday.
Website has info, including download its in German, but gives you the dates & a general idea of happenings.
Approximately 31 mins from Spangdahelm, 1 hour 13 mins from Ramstein
http://en.bernkastel.de/events/wine-festival-of-the-middle-moselle.html
Boppard Onion Festival – in Boppard, Germany Sept. 9th-10th
Started originally in the medieval ages this annual onion festival offers an interesting market and experience, more info on website
Approximately 1 hour 20 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 45 mins from Ramstein
http://www.boppard-tourismus.de/129-1-Whats-On-throughout-the-year.html
Dürkheim’s Wurstmarkt – in Bad Dürkheim, Germany Sept. 11th-15th and 18th – 21st
Largest sausage festival, this year is the 599th one! Food, rides, and more! Info on website
Approximately 1 hour and 55 mins from Spangdahlem, 50 mins from Ramstein.
http://www.bad-duerkheim.com/duerkheimer-wurstmarkt.html
Herbstmarkt – in Landau, Germany Sept. 12th-21st
Folk festival with wine villages, carnival rides, food, fireworks, and flea markets. More info on website
Approximately 2 hours from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 9 mins from Ramstein
http://www.landau-tourismus.de/markt
Red Moselle Vineyard Peach Day – in Cochem, Germany Sept. 12th
Learn about the local Vineyard peach and taste wines, jams, tarts, cakes, etc, more info on website
Approximately 50 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 45 mins from Ramstein
http://www.ferienland-cochem.de/Current-Events.htm
Markt Ebernburg – in Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg, Germany Sept. 18th – 20th
This Medieval market offers over 110 stalls, jousting, actors, stunt riders, horses, and more! See website for more info, there are fees to get it but it looks like the family tickets are reasonable.
Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Spangdahlem, 1 hour from Ramstein.
http://www.bad-muenster-ebernburg.de/markt.markt-ebernburg
Wine Street Party – in Walnut Avenue – in Brauneberg , Germany Sept. 25th – 27th
Wines, spirits, food, music, and fun can be found along this longest street in the village
Website has program but its in German.
Approximately 30 minutes from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 15 mins from Ramstein.
http://www.brauneberg.de/cms/front_content.php?idcat=64&lang=1
Hitscherhof Farm festival – in Hitscherhof, Germany Sept. 26th – 27th
Pumpkins, Farmer’s & Craft Market, and maze. You can also try pumpkin soup & pumpkin bratwurst! More info on website
Approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes from Spangdahlem, 30 mins from Ramstein.
http://www.hitscherhof.com/en/events
Culinary Wine Walk – in Freinsheim, Germany Sept. 25th – 27th
Take a 6K walk through wine country stopping at 20 different stations along the way to sample food & drink. More info on website
Approximately 1 hour and 48 mins from Spangdahlem, 45 mins from Ramstein.
http://www.stadt-freinsheim.de/veranstaltungen/kulinarische-weinwanderung
Apple Festival – in Mainz, Germany Sept. 26th – 27th
Pick your own apples, pony rides, food and more! Schedule on website
Approximately 1 hour and 44 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour from Ramstein.
http://www.appel-happel.de/apfelfest.htm
FURTHER AWAY
Frozen Sand Castle Festival – in Ostend Beach, Belgium. Started in June goes through Sept. 6th.
See your favorite Disney characters made of sand, more info on website as there is a fee to get in.
Approximately 3 hours 11 mins from Spangdahlem, 4 hours 15 mins from Ramstein
http://www.sandsculpture.be
Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival ‘Pumpkins Taking Flight’ – in Ludwigsburg, Germany
Sept. 4th – Nov. 8th
World’s largest pumpkin festival with more than 400,000 pumpkins! Events on several weekends include pumpkin boat race, carving, and more. We check it out last year you can read about it HERE, I wouldn’t make a special trip for it but if your in the area or wanting to do other things like we did then it’s a good add on location.
Approximately 3 hours 11 mins from Spangdahlem, 2 hours from Ramstein
http://www.kuerbisausstellung-ludwigsburg.de
Imperial Festival – in Rothenburg, Germany Sept. 4th – 6th
See the history of the city brought alive with music, dance, food and more! Info can be found on website
Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes from Spangdahlem, 2 hours 36 mins from Ramstein.
http://www.bavaria.by/imperial-festival-in-rothenburg-ob-der-tauber
Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany Sept. 19th – Oct. 4th.
Since it’s one of THE things to do here for lots of people I’ve included the info even though it’s farther away, website has great info
Approximately 5 hours and 30 mins from Spangdahlem, 4 hours 30 from Ramstein
http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/
The printable has the list of the 11 festivals/events that are within 3 hours or less from Spangdahlem, I also included the 4 further away ones as well, download it HERE Page 1 HERE Page 2
We will be checking out the some of these, I’m excited about crossing some of them off our list! If you know of a great festival that I missed that you think should be added please email me or leave a comment 🙂 I’d also love to hear your experience if you get a chance to visit any of the festivals!
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