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You are about to visit German Wine regions? Our blog offers plenty of answers on how to plan your wine tour in Germany. In the Travel Tips articles, you will find a host of practical tips regarding tour planning, transportation, accommodation, food, and wines.

Local events highlight wine festivals, scheduled tastings, and other wine-related activities. In Announcements we put a spotlight on special wine tours or events we organise. And in our Blog section you will find the odd bits of thoughts and musings about wine tourism in Germany.

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Mainz - things to do in Mainz

3 (and more)Things to do in Mainz – personal tips from your local host

Is Mainz worth a visit? Certainly! Here is an insiders recommended things to do in Mainz.

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A private wine tour with BottleStops – Why?

Our private wine tours offer several distinct advantages, making it an appealing option for wine enthusiasts seeking a more personalized and immersive experience in the German wine regions. Most of...

Essential Mosel Wine Trivia – 13 fun facts for the curious wine tourist

Where is the world’s steepest vineyard? How old is Germany’s oldest cellar? How many vines fit into the Mosel regions … Here is some (almost) useful Mosel trivia to know...

Slopes in the vineyard area Bopparder Hamm - Wineregion Mittelrhein (picture credit: Deutsches Weininstitut)

Your Mosel Wine Tour Guide – with our personal highlights

Your ultimate guide to a Mosel wine tour 2024 - by wine tour professionals for keen wine travellers.

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Our favorite 7 Wine Trade Shows in Germany 2024

The German wine industry is abuzz with a flurry of professional events slated for 2024. These are the shows that have our attention: There are the stalwarts of the wine...

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22 February 2024

Must-attend Wine Events in Germany 2024 for Wine Lovers

Our top selection of wine tasting events in 2024 covers some of the most beautiful wine regions - and certainly some of the best wineries in Germany.

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19 February 2024

Best Wine Festivals in Mainz 2024 – celebrate wine like a local!

When travelers talk of Mainz, words like ‘friendly’, ‘pleasant’, ‘cozy’, ‘beautiful’, ‘relaxed’ get mentioned. Of course, visitors also mention the cozy old town, the impressive cathedral, the historic market square,...

22 January 2024

Corporate Events (with winetasting) near Frankfurt – How to get it right!

So, you are a corporate event planner and you have been tasked with organizing a social to complement your corporate meeting in Frankfurt? And you are not sure where to...

20 December 2023

3 must-not-miss Wine Fests in Germany 2024

Check out BottleStops selection of Wine festivals. There is one that is closest to our heart...

20 November 2023

3 Ideas for a Christmas Event in Mainz 2024

Looking for options to have a fantastic pre-christmas event with friends, colleagues or family? Look no further our wine tasting options might be something for you.

7 November 2023

A practical guide to Wine Tours from Frankfurt

If you are looking for a wine tour from Frankfurt, here are a couple of options and considerations:: Wine tour from Frankfurt: a wine tasting stop in the rolling hills...

21 September 2023

“Natur Pur” – Wine and Food fest in Rheingau on Germany’s National Day

Natur Pur used to be considered a culinary insider tip among ‘hiking’ wine and food lovers in Rheingau. Today the wine fest is known nationally and attracts guests from across...