Rothenburg Wine Fest

If seeing Rothenburg wasn’t good enough, they are having a Wine Fest!

When General von Tilly camped outside the town of Rothenburg in 1631 with an army of 60,000 men, the town believed its days were numbered. Believe it or not, a member of the Town Council’s ability to hold his liquor saved the town and many of its citizens from certain destruction. Tilly called on the people of Rothenburg to choose someone from their midst who could down a jug containing three and a quarter liters of Franconian wine in a single draught. If the person succeeded, Tilly promised to spare the town. Former Mayor Nusch volunteered for the challenge, drank the tankard dry and is still remembered as the reason why wine, in particular Franconian wine, plays such an important role in the life of Rothenburg to this day. Also enjoy various venders selling traditional food while watching live entertainment.

Join Baumholder Outdoor Recreation in the celebration of Mayor Nusch!