A seasonal Straußwirtschaft (a licensed tasting room that operates only part of the year) at a working vineyard above the Havel river in Werder, pouring the estate's own white, red, and fruit wines on a terrace overlooking the vines, with pre-arranged wine tastings and vineyard walks available for groups of ten or more.
Werder (Havel), sometimes called Berlin's fruit garden, has grown fruit commercially since the early 19th century thanks to the mild microclimate created by the Havel river's lakes and islands, and several small estates around the town, including Weinbau Dr. Lindicke, now grow grapes alongside the traditional orchards. Weinbau Dr. Lindicke operates a Straußwirtschaft, a German tradition allowing wine estates to run a seasonal, unlicensed tasting tavern for part of the year, at its vineyard at Am Plessower Eck 2. The terrace opens Fridays from 14:00 and weekends from 10:00 in June through October, with additional weekday afternoon hours from August, pouring the estate's own white and red wines by the glass alongside Werder's traditional Obstwein made from local orchard fruit. For groups of ten or more, the estate offers pre-arranged wine tastings paired with a walk through the vineyard rows, covering how the Havel microclimate supports grape growing this far north in Germany. The town's biggest fruit-wine occasion remains the spring Baumblütenfest, held in late April and around 1 May, when roughly 30 farms across Werder pour their own Obstwein and the Werdersche Obst- und Gartenbauverein awards its Goldene Obstwein-Kruke prize for the best of the year's fruit wines, but the Lindicke terrace itself is open on a regular seasonal schedule outside the festival as well.
| Duration | 1–2 hours for a self-paced visit; guided tastings and vineyard walks run longer by arrangement |
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| Booking | No booking needed for the Straußwirtschaft terrace during open hours; groups of 10 or more should register in advance for a guided vineyard tour and tasting. |
What is included
- Terrace seating overlooking the vineyard
- Wines by the glass or bottle from the estate
- Guided vineyard tour and tasting for pre-booked groups
Good to know
- Operator
- Weinbau Dr. Lindicke
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Highlights
- Working vineyard terrace overlooking the Havel river landscape
- Estate-grown white and red wines by the glass
- Traditional Obstwein (fruit wine) from local orchard fruit
- Guided vineyard walk and tasting available for pre-booked groups
- Connection to Werder's spring Baumblütenfest and Goldene Obstwein-Kruke competition
Tips for visiting
- Check the current season's Straußwirtschaft opening days before traveling out, since hours are seasonal and can shift year to year
- Groups of 10 or more should register ahead for a guided vineyard tasting rather than relying on terrace walk-in service
- Visit outside the late April to early May Baumblütenfest window for a quieter, less crowded tasting
- Bring cash, as small seasonal Straußwirtschaften in rural Brandenburg often do not accept cards
- Combine with a walk or cycle along the Havel riverside path into Werder's old town
When to visit
June through October for the Straußwirtschaft's regular season; late April to early May for the Baumblütenfest atmosphere, though that period is significantly busier.
Accessibility
The terrace is on level ground, but the vineyard rows themselves are on a sloped hillside with uneven paths not suited to wheelchairs.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Straußwirtschaft?
It is a German tradition permitting wine and fruit estates to run an unlicensed tasting tavern for a limited number of weeks or months per year, historically marked with a bundle of greenery hung outside.
Is this the same as the Baumblütenfest?
No, the Baumblütenfest is Werder's larger spring festival with around 30 participating farms; the Lindicke Straußwirtschaft operates on its own regular seasonal schedule beyond that one festival period.
What kind of wine is served?
The estate pours its own grape-grown white and red wines as well as traditional Obstwein made from local orchard fruit.
Is food available on the terrace?
Straußwirtschaften typically serve simple cold plates such as bread, cheese, and cured meats to accompany the wine rather than full hot meals.
Does a vineyard tour need to be booked ahead?
Yes, guided vineyard walks and tastings are arranged in advance for groups of ten or more; casual terrace visits do not require booking.