Bad Dürkheim is looking for new wine sovereignty – apply now and be crowned!

Bad Dürkheim is looking for new wine sovereignty – apply now and be crowned!

The city of Bad Dürkheim is looking for a new wine sovereignty for the 2025/2026 term. The application phase begins on June 1, 2025 and ends on July 5, 2025. The coronation of the new wine sovereignty is planned for Monday at the Dürkheim sausage market. This year the term of office is one full year. This representative role requires a deep passion for regional wines as well as a strong commitment to Palatinate culture and tradition. The city expects applicants to have the ability to speak, self-confidence and professionalism mrn-news.de reported.

Those interested can send their applications by email to the Tourist Information Bad Dürkheim. A CV, a letter of motivation and creative forms of application should be submitted. Feedback to applicants is provided both in writing and by telephone. Further information on the application modalities can be obtained from Mr. Gerrit Altes at the email address Tourismus@bad-duerkheim.de or by phone at 06322 935 4550.

Review of the current wine sovereignty

Denise Stripf is currently the Dürkheim wine princess, who was crowned on September 11, 2024. The 25-year-old from Bad Dürkheim is a trained social worker and works in Mannheim. She has maintained her great interest in the office of wine princess over the years, supported by her experience in the wine sector, including at the Wurstmarkt and the S.O.P.S Dambach winery. In addition to her involvement in the social sector, she also teaches guard dance in Maxdorf.

Denise has already taken part in various wine training courses and has qualification level 3. During her tenure she plans to organize events such as tours and tastings. She is particularly looking forward to the exchange with the citizens of Bad Dürkheim and takes part in popular events such as the vineyard night, the city festival and the literary morning pint. The aim of her term of office is to deepen knowledge about wine and to share the unique Palatinate attitude to life with others bad-duerkheim.de reported.

During her enthronement in the wine village, Denise thanked her predecessor Karolin Ott as well as the city administration and the winegrowers for their support. Mayor Christoph Glogger and Alderman Kurt Lang gave appealing speeches at the ceremony. Denise announced that she would work closely with the winemakers and actively support the winemaking process. The city of Bad Dürkheim is grateful for Karolin Ott's time in office and looks forward to the coming year with Denise Stripf.