The German Wine-growing Region Pfalz (Palatine)

The Theis Heissler Estates are situated in Germany's famous wine-growing region, the Pfalz (Palatine). Encompassing approximately 23,000 hectares vineyards, the Palatine is the second largest of the thirteen wine growing regions in Germany. The Palatine extends from the south of Worms to the French border and from the hills of the Palatine woods down to the valley of the Rhine. The mild climate of the Haardtrand, reminiscent of the Mediterranean area, is superbly suited for the cultivation of wine. Sunshine is abundant in the Palatine — we enjoy an astounding estimated number of 1,800 hours of sunshine per year. In this sun-kissed region, delicate pink almond blossoms flower in spring, grapes and a plethora of other fruits such as figs, chestnuts, kiwis, melons, and lemons also flourish throughout the year. More info in English at: www.germanwine.de or at www.deutscheweine.de
Informations in German: www.deutscheweine.de and www.pfalzweine.de

Deutsche Weinstrasse - German Wine Route

The German Wine Route is situated between the sweeping hills of the Pfälzer Wald (Palatian Woods) and the Rhine River Valley. The oldest and most famous German tourist route is the main artery of the wine-growing region Palatine. The route sets off in the north near the village of Bockenheim, passes through Bad Dürkheim, and stretches about 85 kilometers to the Alsatian border in Schweigen-Rechterbach, where it ends. Almond trees in bloom, picturesque villages and wine-growing estates, and romantic castles steeped in history contribute to the unique beauty of this area. Bad Dürkheim, with its many sites and cultural events is considered the »heart« of the German Wine Route. Typical wines of the region are Riesling, Müller-Thurgau (Rivaner), Dornfelder, Spätburgunder (late Burgundy) and Weißburgunder (White Burgundy). Traditionally, the Portugieser also enjoys popularity here, and in and around Bad Dürkheim, wine lovers come across the wine Heroldrebe, as well. Along the Wine Route, a zest for life and culinary pleasures has always been cultivated.  Wine and its cultural implications, as well as a certain joie de vivre, are existential parts of daily life, the people, and the land here. The inimitable atmosphere and Gemütlichkeit of the Winefests of the Palatine enchant all and everyone who experience them. www.deutsche-weinstrasse.de

Health Resort Town Bad Dürkheim

Bad Dürkheim is a delightful little town that both locals and tourists appreciate. It offers a large variety of health resorts, wellness treatments and diverse leisure time activities. Bad Dürkheim is home to a large number of varying restaurants, diversified cultural events (e.g. the Limburg cloister ruins and the Hardenburg castle ruins), a casino and attractive shopping opportunities. Frequent cultural events invite the visitor to stroll in the town's center. Bad Dürkheim's Gradierbau is one of Germany's largest saltworks, and the Bad Dürkheimer Giant Wine Barrel is the world's largest wine barrel. What would the largest wine barrel be, however, without the »Largest Wine Fest« of the world: the Bad Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt,  the yearly sausage market.

Highlight of the year and the chronological zenith of the locals, the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt takes place on the 2nd and 3rd weekend in September. Originated from the pilgrimage to the mountain St. Michaelsberg in the 12th century, the world's largest wine festival is today a meeting place for families and visitors coming together from across the country and around the world. Together people celebrate wine and everything related. The consumption of 400,000 liters of wine at the Fest proofs that the folk from the Palatine sure know how to celebrate.

The Wurstmarkt's popularity is largely due to its unique atmosphere. The Bad Dürkheimer sausage market combines the attractions of a large fair with the incomparably charming atmosphere of a typical Palatian winefest. Our estates are also represented on the market. Please drop by for a visit at our Schubkarch stand 11, where we will be happy to personally host you. www.bad-duerkheim.de · www.duerkheimer-wurstmarkt.de · www.duerkheimer-fass.de