Wine, Food & Fun — A Village Invites You

An Entire Village Opens Its Doors

Since 1995, the Markgräfler wine village of Laufen, part of Sulzburg, transforms into a vibrant showcase for wine, culinary delights, and craftsmanship on the second weekend in August. Wineries, farms, carpentry shops, and studios along the main street open their doors and welcome visitors directly on-site — a rare opportunity to meet the producers in person and experience their work.

Wineries and Distilleries

The wineries Rainer Schlumberger, Wolf, and Grether, as well as the Laufen Altenberg wine cooperative, present their Markgräfler wines — Gutedel, Pinot Noir, Müller-Thurgau. The Englerhof distillery, Hofgut Hug, and Obstgut Güntert complement the offerings with brandies, liqueurs, and juices from their own production. Tastings are available directly from the vintner and distiller at each station.

Experience Crafts Live

What distinguishes the event from a classic wine festival: you can watch the crafts being made live. The Jonny B furniture manufactory, Thomas Ludin's carpentry shop, and the Rundholz design studio open their workshops. From the saw cut to the finished piece of furniture, from pressing cider to flavoring liqueurs — the producers show their work transparently and answer questions.

Culinary Delights from Laufen and La Morra

The Rebea restaurant and Schmitzhof cater to their guests with regional specialties — Baden classics such as Bibeleskäs, Vesperteller, and Tarte flambées, complemented by wines from La Morra (Piedmont), Sulzburg's partner city. Brass bands and bagpipers provide musical accompaniment in the alleys.

Sulzburg-Laufen in the Markgräflerland

Laufen is one of the four districts of the town of Sulzburg in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district. The Markgräflerland region between Freiburg and Basel is one of Germany's warmest and sunniest wine-growing areas — and the typical Gutedel grape finds its home here. The picturesque half-timbered houses of Laufen, the vine-covered slopes, and the short distances between the farms make the village the ideal backdrop for a weekend full of enjoyment.