Apfelweinhandlung JB
Brückenstraße 21, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Best Wineries in Frankfurt
Frankfurt blends urban energy with a living wine tradition. This directory highlights 5 wineries and cider houses — from vineyard terraces on Lohrberg to Apfelwein taverns in Sachsenhausen — perfect for quick tastings, cellar tours and discovering local Riesling and Spätburgunder.
5 venues
4.8 avg
Weingut Küchle
Mörfelder Landstraße 94, 60598 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Apfelweinkontor
Schellgasse 8, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Weinberg Lohrberger Hang
Unnamed Road, 60389, 60389 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Weinkellerei Dünker
Berger Str. 265, 60385 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Wine Culture in Frankfurt
Frankfurt sits at a crossroads of classic Rhine wine country and a distinct local tradition: Apfelwein (Ebbelwoi). While the nearby Rheingau and Rheinhessen supply the city with celebrated Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Frankfurt keeps its own vinous identity alive with small urban vineyards and cider culture. Lohrberg, the city’s highest hill, still hosts vines and offers a tangible link to centuries of local cultivation.
Visitors quickly find that Frankfurt’s wine culture is both convivial and pragmatic. Traditional Apfelwein taverns in Sachsenhausen coexist with modern tasting rooms and pop-up wine bars in Bornheim and the Ostend. Producers such as Weingut Küchle and Weinkellerei Dünker appear alongside Apfelweinhandlung JB and Apfelweinkontor, reflecting a scene where grape varietals like Riesling, Grauburgunder and Spätburgunder meet the apple-based classics at neighborhood fêtes and seasonal Weinfests.
Where to visit wineries in Frankfurt
Saskenhausen is the go-to neighborhood for Apfelwein culture: cobbled streets, traditional taverns, and places like Apfelweinhandlung JB and Apfelweinkontor where you can sample and buy locally produced Ebbelwoi. For vineyard walks and panoramic views, head to Lohrberg and the Weinberg Lohrberger Hang — an urban vineyard where local grape varieties flourish and small producers welcome visitors for relaxed tastings.
Bornheim and the Ostend have emerged as neighborhood hotspots for wine bars and boutique cellars: pop-up tastings and bottle shops make it easy to try regional Rheingau and Rheinhessen styles without leaving the city. Many wineries and cellars near the Hauptbahnhof and Altstadt are easily reached by tram or S-Bahn; combining a market visit at Kleinmarkthalle with a late-afternoon tasting is a popular itinerary for both locals and visitors.
What to Look For
When visiting wineries in Frankfurt, prioritize places that offer transparent provenance and a sense of place: vineyards or producers that can explain whether their grapes come from Lohrberg parcels, the Rheingau slopes, or organic growers in Rheinhessen. Expect to see Riesling as the star white grape, with Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) and Spätburgunder covering rosé and red expressions. Also seek out Apfelwein producers for a true Frankfurt tasting experience.
Practical markers of a quality visit include guided tastings, cellar tours, and an opportunity to buy estate-bottled wines. Small-batch vinification, oak ageing for Spätburgunder, and seasonal events like harvest festivals or local Weinfests signal engaged producers. Look for places that pair wines with local cuisine—handkäse, green sauce, or Frankfurter sausages—so you taste the wines the way locals do.
When do wineries and tasting rooms in Frankfurt open and close?
5 of the 5 wineries and tasting rooms listed in Frankfurt publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 1 pm and closes at 7 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 2 venues in Frankfurt (40% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 3 on Monday. 2 open seven days a week.
2 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Weinberg Lohrberger Hang closes latest, at 12 am.
At the other end of the day, Weinberg Lohrberger Hang opens earliest, at 12 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Frankfurt actually say
The 5 rated wineries and tasting rooms in Frankfurt carry 781 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.82 out of 5 and the median is 4.8, and 5 venues hold 4.5 or better — 100% of the list.
Apfelweinhandlung JB carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 64 reviews. Weinkellerei Dünker is the most reviewed address in Frankfurt, at 521.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
Frankfurt compared with the rest of Germany
Frankfurt accounts for 5 of the 82 wineries and tasting rooms we list across Germany, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday trading is the clearest local difference: 40% of venues in Frankfurt open on Sunday against 22% nationally, 18 points higher.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Frankfurt | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 5 | 82 |
| Mean rating | 4.82 | 4.72 |
| Open on Sunday | 40% | 22% |
| Median closing time | 7 pm | 7 pm |
Where to look next from Frankfurt
This listing is short on purpose: Frankfurt has 5 wineries and tasting rooms that publish enough public information to describe honestly, and we would rather say that than pad the page. A short list usually means the trade here runs through supermarkets and restaurants rather than specialists, not that the city drinks badly.
Other wine venues in Frankfurt: 13 wine bars, 14 wine restaurants, 20 wine shops. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in Germany are Stuttgart (16), Hamburg (12), Essen (11), Leipzig (8), Munich (7). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Frankfurt has 5 wineries and tasting rooms on this list, averaging 4.82 out of 5 across 781 reviews. The median address opens at 1 pm and closes at 7 pm; 2 of the 5 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Apfelweinhandlung JB is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 64).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in Germany: age, tax and trading rules
Germany is the exception on age in this directory: §9 of the Jugendschutzgesetz allows the sale of wine, beer and sparkling wine from 16, and reserves 18 for spirits. Everywhere else on this site the wine counter is 18.
Still wine carries no excise duty in Germany at all — the Zoll levies none on it. Sparkling wine is a different product in tax law and carries the Schaumweinsteuer at €136 per hectolitre for anything at or above 6% ABV, which is €1.02 on a 0.75 l bottle. That single line is why a German Sekt and a still Riesling of the same shelf price are not the same wine in cost terms.
Sunday is the hard constraint. The Ladenschlussgesetz and the state shop-opening laws that replaced it keep retail closed on Sundays and public holidays, with narrow exceptions for stations, airports and a handful of designated Sundays a year. A Sunday bottle in Germany means a petrol station, a station kiosk or a restaurant — not a wine shop.
Sources: Jugendschutzgesetz §9 (gesetze-im-internet.de) · Schaumwein- und Zwischenerzeugnissteuergesetz (gesetze-im-internet.de)
Local Tips
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Try Apfelwein in Sachsenhausen
Visit traditional taverns around Schweizer Straße and Felix-Bernstein-Straße to taste authentic Ebbelwoi. Order a 'Bembel' (stoneware pitcher) for a group and enjoy it with Handkäse or local sausages.
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Combine a Lohrberg walk with a tasting
Plan a late-afternoon stroll on Lohrberg and stop at Weinberg Lohrberger Hang for panoramic city views and vineyard tastings. Wear comfortable shoes; some paths are steep.
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Use RMV for neighborhood hopping
Take the S-Bahn or tram to move between Altstadt, Sachsenhausen, Bornheim and Ostend. Public transit is efficient and saves time—many wineries are a short walk from stops.
04
Book tastings ahead on weekends
Small wineries and cider houses can fill up, especially during harvest and festival weekends. Reserve tastings or tours in advance, and ask about food pairings or local specialties.
FAQ
This directory highlights 5 notable wineries and cider houses in Frankfurt: Weingut Küchle, Apfelweinhandlung JB, Apfelweinkontor, Weinberg Lohrberger Hang, and Weinkellerei Dünker. The city also hosts small urban vineyards and many wine bars that showcase regional wines from nearby Rheingau and Rheinhessen.
Yes. Lohrberg and areas around the edge of the city retain vineyard plots, including the Weinberg Lohrberger Hang. These urban vineyards cultivate varieties like Riesling and Spätburgunder and offer accessible walks and tasting spots right inside Frankfurt’s green spaces.
Frankfurt is famed for its Apfelwein (Ebbelwoi) as a cultural staple, especially in Sachsenhausen. At the same time, the city benefits from proximity to Rheingau and Rheinhessen, so grape wines—Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder—are widely available and celebrated in local wineries and bars.
Late summer to early autumn (August–October) is ideal: harvest season, open-cellar events and wine festivals. Spring offers pleasant vineyard walks on Lohrberg, while winter is quieter but good for cellar tours and cozy tastings in Apfelwein taverns.
Many do. Smaller producers often run guided tastings by appointment, while cider houses and urban vineyards may offer regular walk-in tastings. Booking ahead is recommended on weekends or during festival season; some spots also provide food pairings or cellar tours.
Public transport (RMV: S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams) reaches neighborhoods like Sachsenhausen and Bornheim. Lohrberg is walkable from the Ostbahnhof or a short taxi ride. Many wineries and cider houses are centrally located, so combining a tram run with a short walk is usually the easiest way to visit.
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