Bad Marienberger Weinfest
Two-day wine festival with enjoyment and music on the market square of Bad Marienberg in the Westerwald
About Bad Marienberger Weinfest
The Bad Marienberger Weinfest is one of the most enjoyable early summer events in the northern Westerwald. Selected wineries from Nahe, Rheinhessen, and the region present their wines on the charming market square of Bad Marienberg. Live music, regional gastronomy, and the relaxed atmosphere of the Westerwald spa town make the weekend an experience.
In 2026, the wine festival opens on Friday, May 29th, and Saturday, May 30th. Friday from 6 PM with opening and music from 7 PM by Resi Berger & Band. Saturday from 4 PM with Original Naubergmusikanten in the afternoon and the band Extrem in the evening from 7 PM. Represented wineries: Norbert Eckes, Ritter von der Nahe, Fels, Hessel-Weine, Gerhard Kissinger. Free admission.
Bad Marienberg — Westerwald Spa Town
Bad Marienberg is located in the High Westerwald and is a state-recognized climatic health resort. The small town with around 5,500 inhabitants captivates with its location in the Hoher Westerwald Nature Park, its spa tradition with Kneipp facilities and forests, and its lively downtown life around the market square. The annual wine festival is one of the social highlights of the pre-summer season.
Westerwald Meets Wine
The Westerwald is not a wine-growing region — and that's precisely why a wine festival here is a special event. Selected wineries from the nearby growing regions of Nahe, Rheinhessen, and Mittelrhein are invited. This creates a welcome encounter between Westerwald hospitality and Rhenish-Franconian wine culture.
The Wineries 2026
Five wineries present their wines: Weingut Norbert Eckes, Ritter von der Nahe, Fels, Hessel-Weine, and Gerhard Kissinger. The spectrum ranges from dry Rieslings to fruity Burgundies to sweeter Spätlesen, from classic white wines to young red wines. Each winery brings its own assortment, often including sparkling wines and occasionally fine brandies.
Music Program
On Friday evening from 7 PM, Resi Berger & Band will play a program of Schlager, mood music, and classics. On Saturday afternoon, the Original Naubergmusikanten will provide folk music — perfect for chatting and tasting. On Saturday evening from 7 PM, the band Extrem will heat things up with cover and party songs.
Gastronomy and Food
The Food Factory by Edeka provides a coordinated culinary offering that pairs well with the wines: hot dishes, snacks, regional specialties. Admission to the entire festival is free. Wines, food, and drinks are paid for at the respective stands. The main sponsor is rhenag, the regional energy and water supply company.
Bad Marienberger Weinfest — edition 2026
The Bad Marienberger Weinfest 2026 takes place on Friday, May 29th, and Saturday, May 30th, on the market square. Five wineries — Norbert Eckes, Ritter von der Nahe, Fels, Hessel-Weine, Gerhard Kissinger — present their wines. Live music with Resi Berger & Band on Friday, Original Naubergmusikanten on Saturday afternoon, and the band Extrem on Saturday evening. Food Factory by Edeka. Free admission.
Two-day wine festival on the market square of the Westerwald spa town of Bad Marienberg. Carefully selected wineries, a varied music program, and suitable gastronomy create an inviting atmosphere of enjoyment.
Programme Bad Marienberger Weinfest 2026
Program 2026 according to official announcements:
- Friday, May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM: Opening of the wine festival
- Friday, May 29, 2026, 7:00 PM: Music with Resi Berger & Band
- Saturday, May 30, 2026, 4:00 PM: Wines from the afternoon
- Saturday, May 30, 2026, Afternoon: Original Naubergmusikanten (folk music)
- Saturday, May 30, 2026, 7:00 PM: Extrem band (cover and party band)
- Represented wineries: Weingut Norbert Eckes, Ritter von der Nahe, Fels, Hessel-Weine, Gerhard Kissinger
- Gastronomy: Food Factory by Edeka — coordinated offering to go with the wines
- Main sponsor: rhenag
- Organizer: City of Bad Marienberg and Tourist Information
Highlights Bad Marienberger Weinfest 2026
- Wine festival on the charming market square of the spa town
- Five selected wineries from Nahe, Rheinhessen, and the region
- Three live music performances over two days
- Food Factory by Edeka as gastronomic partner
- Free admission
Prices Bad Marienberger Weinfest 2026
Free admission. Wines, food, and drinks at the stands at the respective prices. Usually a glass deposit is charged.
Practical information — Bad Marienberger Weinfest
Date 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026, from 6:00 PM (Music from 7:00 PM with Resi Berger & Band).
Saturday, May 30, 2026, wines from 4:00 PM, Naubergmusikanten in the afternoon, band Extrem from 7:00 PM.
Location
Marktplatz Bad Marienberg, 56470 Bad Marienberg (Westerwald), Westerwald district, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Admission
Free admission.
Getting There
By car via the A45 (exit Herborn-West or Haiger/Burbach) or the A3 (exit Montabaur) and then via Westerburg. Public transport: VRM bus lines. Parking facilities in the town center of Bad Marienberg.
Tips
Combine the wine festival with a walk in the Bad Marienberg wildlife park or the Kneipp facilities. In cool Westerwald weather, bring warm clothing — the market square is located at an elevation in the High Westerwald. A glass deposit is usually charged.
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