Dampfknopp-Kerwe Wollmesheim

Wollmesheim Village

Wollmesheim is one of Landau's eight town villages and is located in the south of the city at the transition to the Southern Wine Route. With its village core, several local wineries, and an active club structure, it embodies the image of a classic Palatinate wine village.

Dampfknopp – The Naming Dish

The Wollmesheim variant of the Palatinate potato specialty gives the Kerwe its name. Dampfknöpp are potato dumplings cooked in a steamer pot and traditionally served in Wollmesheim with roast accompaniments, Schorle (wine mixed with sparkling water), or sparkling wine. The dish has its roots in rural festival cuisine and is still celebrated today, especially at Kerwen, family celebrations, and special occasions.

Wines and Sparkling Wines from Local Vintners

Unlike many other town village Kerwen, Wollmesheim places a distinct emphasis on sparkling wine as well. In addition to classic Palatinate still wines – Riesling, Burgundy, Cuvées – local vintners also serve Crémants and Pfalz-Sekt. This gives the Kerwe its own character and makes it particularly attractive for lovers of sparkling wines.

Five Festival Days on the Fourth Weekend of August

The Kerwe traditionally takes place on the fourth weekend of August and extends from Friday to Tuesday. This five-day duration is classic for larger Palatinate wine festivals and allows for different moods: an opening party on Friday, the main festival day on Saturday, a family Sunday, and a more relaxed conclusion on Monday and Tuesday.

Embedded in the Kerwe Calendar

The Dampfknopp-Kerwe concludes the series of summer town village Kerwen and leads into September, where the final Kerwen of the season, Queichheim and Mörlheim, follow.