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Ezgi

Ezgi

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Franken, Germany

Exploring Flavors and wines in Germany together

€60.00
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~ Kräuter küsst Wein ~

~ Kräuter küsst Wein ~

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Franconia, Franken, Germany

My idea behind "Herbs kisses wine" is simple: to emphasize the hint of herbs in the mouth with...

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Marion

Marion

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Maindreieck, Franken, Germany

Franconian Wine Tour In the mild climate of the river Main and the sunny hills of the...

€20.00
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Johannes

Johannes

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Mainviereck, Franken, Germany

Weinhaus am Main

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Map Of Franken Wineries

How to Reach Wineries in Franken

Wineries in Franken are easily accessible by different means of transportation.

By Air

Nuremberg Airport is the most suitable airport in Franken. It is relatively close to the city center and also to the other parts of Germany.
If you are traveling from other continents like South America, you can fly to Frankfurt Airport - which also has excellent train services. You can travel in much cheaper fares from Frankfurt.
Another airport is Munich Airport which takes either regional trains or the ICE to Nuremberg. It is a bit far from the main town and you might have to travel to Munich before changing the train to Nuremberg.
Traveling via planes is one of the easiest ways to reach different wineries in Franken.

By Car

You can also travel to wineries in Franken via car, but the city traffic is unpredictable sometimes. There are many well-connected Autobahn networks to reach different wineries of Franken.
- A3 route is connected in the west to Wurzburg and Frankfurt, and south-east to Linz and Vienna;
- Another route A6 is connected in the west towards Heidelberg, Metz, and Luxembourg, and east towards Pilzen and Prague;
- In south A9 route joins to Munich, and in the north towards Dresden, Leipzig, and Berlin.

By Train

Franken has well-developed railway tracks. The major cities like Nuremberg, Bamberg, and Würzburg, all have frequent ICE services from most routes in Germany. One of the excellent and the fastest railway is the Nuremberg-Munich railway.
From Berlin, you can reach Erlangen in just three hours. Erlangen also has some ICE service which often stops in Nuremberg. Also from Dresden, there is a regional service to Hof with connecting services to Nuremberg.
You can easily reach various wineries in Franken using these railway services.

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Everything you need to know before you visit wineries in Franken

Are you searching for tips or advice on wineries in Franken? Experience the beauty and diversity of the wineries on a fantastic wine tour. These wineries in Franken are some of the most desirable on the market, with true culture, taste, and spectacular wines paired with traditional foods. Learn about wines from around the world during your wine tour and discover what makes these amazing wines so unique. Franken is the perfect place to unwind after your travels and get in some much-needed rest. You'll find restaurants and wine shops near all the wineries.

Check out our list of wineries in Franken open for visitors with direct booking options through our website. At WineTourism.com, we are available to answer any questions and help guide you towards the best fit when planning your wine region experience in Franken. We hope you will discover what makes the region special and enjoy your exploration of unforgettable Franken!

The best season to visit wineries in Franken

Many travelers plan to visit wineries in Franken in early spring or fall as the weather is pleasant during this time. You can feel the warm temperature and also there is limited rainfall.
You can have hands-on harvest experience during the early fall. The region celebrates the end of the wine harvest with the same enthusiasm that they have during Federweißen (new wine).
During summer evenings you can relax in one of the Würzburg wineries, when the sun is still out and enjoy a glass of Silvaner, raising a final toast to a beautiful sunset!

The most common grape varieties in Franken

Around 80% of the vineyards have white grape varieties under the vine. Silvaner is the most important grape variety of Franken weighing as much importance as Riesling in most other German wine regions.
Some of the popular grape varieties produced here are Silvaner; Pinot Noir; Riesling, and; Muller-Thurgau.
Franken mainly produces dry white wines and a few amount of red wines. Almost half of their wines are botted traditionally in Bocksbeutel, which adds to their uniqueness. Most of the Franken dry wines have sugar contents of less than 4 grams per litre. Franken wines are generally full-bodied and aren't much aromatic because of the climatic influences on these grape varieties. litre
These wines are enjoyed at different stages of their maturity. For example, the Kabinett style wines are enjoyed when they are young whereas the dry Spatlese wines, sweet wines, and high-quality Franken red wines are consumed one or two years after their bottling. Some wineries in Franken also make rosé wines.

What do wineries in Franken offer?

Wineries in Franken have modern wine architectures with stylish tasting rooms. Nearly all wineries in Franken have a different wine tasting and tour experiences to offer. They offer wine tasting, guided tours of the vineyard, and classic cellar rooms.
Some wineries give you the option of the language you want to be guided in - usually English or German. Many wineries have restaurants facility that offers market-fresh and seasonal traditional dishes. You can also have a wine tasting in their restaurant's wine bar. If you want to take home some of their unique bottles, there are many wine shops nearby that will offer you the best Franken wines.
See frequently asked questions below to find out which wineries offer restaurants and accommodation.

Language tips for wine travelers in Franken

Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Franken:
"Prost!" - Cheers!
"Wein" - Wine
"Weingut"- Winery
"Weinprobe" - Wine tasting
"Weinstraße" - Wine route

Frequently Asked Questions

The most frequently asked questions by our visitors

1. What are the best wineries to visit in Franken?

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2. Which wineries in Franken have restaurants?

These wineries in Franken have restaurants:

3. Which wineries in Franken have accommodation either apartment, hotel or b&b?

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4. Which wineries in Franken have cellar door sales?

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5. What are the best family wineries to visit in Franken?

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

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