Pirmasens November Market

Wine Market in November

While most Palatinate wine markets fill the summer and early autumn, the Pirmasens November Market sets a late accent. The large wine tent on Schloßplatz brings together vintners from the Palatinate, who serve their current vintages — from fresh Riesling and Spätburgunder to the young Federweißer, which is particularly fitting for the season.

Schloßplatz and Pirminius Church

For decades, Schloßplatz in the center of Pirmasens has been the stage for major city festivals. The Ferris wheel in front of the Pirminius Church is the visual trademark of the November Market and features on postcards and press photos of the event. From the Ferris wheel, you get a view over the city center of the shoe metropolis and the surrounding Wasgau region.

Gastronomy and Music Program

Around the wine tent, culinary stands offer Palatinate specialties: Saumagen (pig's stomach stuffed with pork), Leberknödel (liver dumplings) with Sauerkraut, Flammkuchen (a type of thin-crust pizza), chestnuts, and sweet temptations like Schmalzgebäck (fried dough pastries) and Lebkuchen (gingerbread). Live music on stage in the tent creates a festive atmosphere on all three evenings — from cover bands and Palatinate dialect groups to classic wine festival sounds.

Sunday Shopping

On Sunday, the shops in Pirmasens city center also open. The combination of the market, a stroll through the city, and wine service makes the November Market a family outing. The city organizes special events and activities for children along the main routes around Schloßplatz.