Apfelmostfest Dötlingen

Apple Cider as a Cultural Asset of the Wildeshauser Geest

For centuries, traditional orchards have shaped the cultural landscape of the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park. Tall apple, pear, and cherry trees not only provide fruit but also offer valuable habitats for insects, birds, and small mammals. The Apfelmostfest Dötlingen honors this landscape and ecological heritage, making it accessible to a broad audience.

Fresh Pressing at Hof Ulrich

The centerpiece is a mobile cider press where apples brought by visitors or provided on-site are processed into fresh cider. Visitors can follow the entire process from washing and grinding to pressing and taste the result immediately. Those who bring their own apples usually receive the cider from their own batch.

Program Centered Around Farm, Garden, and Sociability

In addition to pressing, the festival features variety tastings, information stands on traditional orchards and nature conservation, regional specialties made from apples and pears, coffee, cake, and a small children's program. Spargelhof Ulrich, with its rustic farm ambiance, provides an ideal setting for the event.

Return After a Break

After an interruption, the Apfelmostfest will return to the event calendar in 2026. The Bürger- und Heimatverein Dötlingen e.V. is thus once again building a bridge between heritage preservation, agricultural tradition, and current commitment to traditional orchards.