50th Lake Constance Wine Festival Meersburg
Anniversary Edition — Since 1974 the largest wine festival on Lake Constance, three days of festivities at Schlossplatz
About Lake Constance Wine Festival
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Meersburg — Wine Tradition on the Shores of Lake Constance
Meersburg is one of the most beautiful towns on Lake Constance — a small medieval town in the Bodenseekreis district, with a castle, palace, historic old town, and a location directly on the water that is one of Southern Germany's most photographed postcard motifs. Wine has been cultivated in Meersburg since the Middle Ages — the slopes on the northern shore of Lake Constance are among Germany's northernmost wine-growing regions, benefiting from favorable climatic conditions due to the lake's influence. The winemakers of Meersburg and the surrounding area (Hagnau, Konstanz, Bermatingen, Bermatingen-Ahausen) form a closely connected wine region with its own distinct character — the Bodensee wines.
Program 2026 — 50th Anniversary Edition from September 11th to 13th
The 2026 edition is the 50th anniversary of the Bodensee-Weinfest — founded in 1974, celebrated annually, half a century of wine tradition on Lake Constance. The anniversary will be marked with a festive and packed program. Venue: Schlossplatz Meersburg, directly on the shore of Lake Constance, with views of the castle and the lake. Three days of program:
- Friday, September 11th, 2026: 4:45 PM Opening — Festive speech by city leadership, city bands kick off the weekend, festival operations until midnight
- Saturday, September 12th, 2026: 11:30 AM to midnight — Full festival day with continuous stage program
- Sunday, September 13th, 2026: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM — with family program and "Wine Festival Brunch" in the morning, earlier closing
Participating Winemakers
The most important Lake Constance winemakers will be present on Schlossplatz:
- Meersburg Winemakers — including the Staatsweingut Meersburg and private family businesses
- Hagnau Winemakers — from the neighboring town east of Meersburg, the wine-growing hub of the Lake Constance region
- Konstanz Winemakers — from the west bank of Lake Constance
- Bermatingen — winemakers from the inland locations
The typical grape varieties of the region: Müller-Thurgau, Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Bacchus, Riesling, and the Lake Constance classic Spätburgunder Weissherbst — a light, fruity rosé made from Spätburgunder grapes.
Lake Constance Culinary Delights
Regional cuisine is inextricably linked with wine culture on Lake Constance:
- Fresh Lake Constance Fish — Whitefish, Pike, Zander from the lake
- Lake Constance Cheese — typical hard and mild soft cheeses
- Hagnau Sausage and Farmer's Bacon
- Lake Constance Bread — hearty rye-mixed bread
- Lake Constance Fruit and Desserts — apples and pears from the rich Lake Constance fruit culture
- Lake Constance Views — the culinary advantage of eating with a view of the lake
Two Stages: Brass Music and Live Acts
The musical profile is clear: Brass music as the backbone (city bands from Meersburg, Hagnau, Friedrichshafen, and the entire region), plus cover bands, folk dance groups, and occasional solo acts. Two stages distribute the performances across Schlossplatz, allowing for program overlaps. The atmosphere is classically Southern German — beer benches, long festival tables, brass music in the background, Lake Constance waves in the foreground.
Lake Constance Wine Festival — edition 2026
50th Anniversary Edition 2026
The 2026 anniversary edition marks half a century of the Bodensee-Weinfest in Meersburg. Started in 1974 as a small local wine initiative, the festival is now one of the most important wine events in the Lake Constance region, attracting thousands of visitors to Schlossplatz every year.
Three days of program — Friday opens from 4:45 PM with a festive speech and city bands, Saturday from late morning until midnight in full festival operation, Sunday with brunch and family program. Two stages with continuous musical program — brass music from all over the Lake Constance region, cover bands, folk dance, live performances.
Programme Lake Constance Wine Festival 2026
Friday, September 11th, 2026 — Opening
- 4:45 PM — Official opening with a festive speech by city leadership and start of festival operations
- Late Afternoon — City bands kick off the weekend, first wine and food stands open
- Evening — Stage program until late into the night, full operation of wine and catering stands
- Festival End — Midnight
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 — Full Festival
- From 11:30 AM — Festival opening, morning pint
- During the Day — Stage program with brass music and live acts on both stages, wine and food stands
- Evening — Main concerts, peak of the festivities
- Festival End — Midnight
Sunday, September 13th, 2026 — Brunch and Family Day
- From 11:00 AM — Festival opening with Wine Festival Brunch at Schlossplatz
- Morning — Family program with children's games, show
- Afternoon — Stage program, wine and food stands
- 9:00 PM — Festival end
Participating Winemakers
- Staatsweingut Meersburg and private Meersburg wineries
- Hagnau winemakers from the eastern wine hub
- Konstanz winemakers from the west bank
- Bermatingen with inland locations
Grape Varieties
- White: Müller-Thurgau, Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Bacchus, Riesling
- Rosé: Spätburgunder Weissherbst — Lake Constance classic
- Red: Spätburgunder
Lake Constance Culinary Delights
- Fresh whitefish, pike, zander from the lake
- Lake Constance cheese
- Hagnau sausage and farmer's bacon
- Lake Constance bread and desserts
Highlights Lake Constance Wine Festival 2026
- 50th Anniversary Edition since 1974
- Winemakers from Meersburg, Hagnau, Konstanz, Bermatingen
- Fresh Lake Constance fish directly from the fisherman
- Spätburgunder Weissherbst — Lake Constance rosé classic
- Two stages with brass music and live acts
- Friday 4:45 PM opening by city leadership
- Sunday morning Wine Festival Brunch
- Meersburg Schlossplatz directly on Lake Constance
- Free admission
Prices Lake Constance Wine Festival 2026
Admission to the festival grounds: free. Wine and food are paid for directly at the stands: Glass of wine (0.2 l) typically €3–4, bottle of wine €8–15 depending on producer and quality, whitefish dish €12–18, cheese platter €8–12. Wine glass with a deposit — refundable at the end. Payment by card and cash.
Practical information — Lake Constance Wine Festival
Getting There
By train: Uhldingen-Mühlhofen or Friedrichshafen station, then take a bus or Lake Constance boat to Meersburg. The Lake Constance boat from Konstanz, Friedrichshafen, Lindau offers a scenically attractive journey. By car: B31 to Meersburg, parking available on the outskirts — the old town is a pedestrian zone.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds: free. Wine and food are paid for with tokens or directly at the stands. A wine glass with a deposit is standard — refundable at the end of the evening.
Tip
Come on Sunday morning for the Wine Festival Brunch — the Schlossplatz is particularly beautiful in the quiet morning light of Lake Constance. Those arriving by Lake Constance boat can combine wine tasting with a boat trip — one of the most beautiful day trips in Southern Germany. Try the Spätburgunder Weissherbst — a typical Lake Constance rosé, produced only here in this form. Fresh Lake Constance whitefish directly from the fisherman is the culinary specialty you shouldn't miss.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Meersburg, Hagnau, Uhldingen, Friedrichshafen. Early booking is strongly recommended — the 50th anniversary wine festival is expected to be very busy, and the weekend is booked out weeks in advance.
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Where it takes place Lake Constance Wine Festival
Schlossplatz Meersburg, am Bodensee
Schlossplatz, 88709 Meersburg