Breisgauer Weinfest Emmendingen
53rd edition of the largest wine festival on the edge of the Kaiserstuhl — 16 wineries and wine cooperatives serving over 200 Breisgau wines in Emmendingen's old town
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Breisgauer Weinfest — Four Days in Emmendingen's Old Town
The Breisgauer Weinfest in Emmendingen is the most important wine festival on the eastern edge of the Kaiserstuhl and one of the largest wine festivals in Southern Baden. In 2026, the 53rd edition will take place from August 14th to 17th, 2026, in the historic old town of Emmendingen. 16 wineries and wine cooperatives will serve their wines from the entire Breisgau wine region — according to the organizer, over 200 wines and sparkling wines, which is one of the largest tasting selections among German wine festivals.
Three Stages, Three Festival Areas
The festival is spread across three central areas of the old town, each with its own stage and atmosphere:
- Schlossplatz — Main stage with live music, largest catering area
- Landvogtei — The historic vogtei building complex as a second stage with a more upscale atmosphere and acoustic program
- Stadtkirche area — Third stage with catering and program highlights
The Crowning of the Wine Princess
One of the central program traditions is the crowning of the new Breisgau Wine Princess on the opening day (Friday, August 14th, 2026). The Wine Princess is an ambassador for the Breisgau wine region throughout the year at trade fairs, tastings, and special events — the crowning in Emmendingen is the official handover of duties. A beautiful tradition that anchors the festival.
Over 200 Wines and Sparkling Wines from the Breisgau Wine Region
The Breisgau wine region extends east of the Kaiserstuhl and west of the Black Forest along the Upper Rhine Plain — one of Germany's warmest and sunniest growing regions. The participating wineries and cooperatives bring the entire range of varieties:
- Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) — the regional king variety, often award-winning in recent years
- Müller-Thurgau — the smooth, light early white wine
- Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) — medium-bodied, full-bodied white wine
- Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) — fresh, mineral white wine
- Riesling, Gutedel, Chardonnay, sparkling wines, and rosés in many variations
Festival Closing with Fireworks
On Monday evening — the last day of the festival — a large fireworks display is traditionally set off over the old town. This is the acoustic and visual highlight of the festival, which can be observed from many points in the old town and from the market square.
Emmendingen — District Capital
With just under 28,000 inhabitants, Emmendingen is the district capital of the Emmendingen district of the same name, located 15 km north of Freiburg im Breisgau. The old town with its castle, Landvogtei, and Stadtkirche preserves a historic substance from the 16th to 19th centuries — a perfect stage for the annual major wine festival event. In normal weeks, Emmendingen is a quiet medium-sized town; during the four festival days, the population doubles due to visitors from Southern Baden, Switzerland, and Alsace.
Breisgauer Weinfest — edition 2026
2026 Program — Four Festival Days
The 53rd edition offers a dense four-day program in Emmendingen's old town. The main stage at Schlossplatz, the more acoustically refined stage at the Landvogtei, and the stage in the Stadtkirche area will be programmed concurrently — live music alternates between brass bands, cover bands, acoustic sets, and party bands. Catering is provided by the 16 participating wineries and wine cooperatives, supplemented by food stalls offering regional Baden cuisine.
The crowning of the new Breisgau Wine Princess on Friday evening is a program highlight with a festive character. The fireworks display at the festival's closing on Monday evening is the visual highlight — visible from Schlossplatz or the Stadtkirche.
Programme Breisgauer Weinfest 2026
Friday, August 14th, 2026 — Opening Day
- 5:00 PM — Festival opening, all three stages open
- Evening: Crowning of the new Breisgau Wine Princess
- Live music on all three stages
- Festival ends 1 AM
Saturday, August 15th, 2026 — Main Program Day
- 5:00 PM — Festival start, all stages active
- Main catering with the full range of varieties from the 16 wineries
- Live music (Schlossplatz: Cover/party band, Landvogtei: Acoustic program, Stadtkirche: Brass band and folk-pop)
- Festival ends 1 AM
Sunday, August 16th, 2026 — Family Day
- 5:00 PM — Festival start
- Shuttle buses from surrounding villages will operate (€3.50 round trip)
- Live music on all stages
- Festival ends 12 AM
Monday, August 17th, 2026 — Festival Closing
- 5:00 PM — Festival start
- Live music until late evening
- Late evening: Fireworks display over the old town
- Festival ends 12 AM
Highlights Breisgauer Weinfest 2026
- 53rd edition — one of the largest wine festivals on the edge of the Kaiserstuhl
- 16 wineries and wine cooperatives — over 200 wines and sparkling wines
- Three stages in the historic old town
- Crowning of the new Breisgau Wine Princess on the opening day
- Spätburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, Riesling, Gutedel, and more
- Fireworks display at the festival closing on Monday evening
- Shuttle buses on Saturday
- Free admission
Prices Breisgauer Weinfest 2026
Free admission. Wine by the glass (Schoppen) €3–5 (depending on winery and variety), sparkling wine €4–6, Spätburgunder specialties €5–7. Food €8–15. Shuttle bus Saturday €3.50 round trip.
Practical information — Breisgauer Weinfest
Getting There
By train: Emmendingen station is directly at the festival grounds (3 min walk to the old town). S-Bahn connections from Freiburg and Offenburg every 15 minutes. By car via the A5 (exit Riegel) or B3, parking on the outskirts of town with shuttle bus or a short walk.
Shuttle Services
On Saturday, August 16th, 2026, special shuttle buses will run from surrounding villages to the festival grounds and back — round trip €3.50.
Admission
Free admission. Wine by the glass (Schoppen) €3–5, sparkling wine €4–6.
Opening Hours
- Friday, August 14th, 2026 — 5 PM to 1 AM (Opening with crowning of the Wine Princess)
- Saturday, August 15th, 2026 — 5 PM to 1 AM
- Sunday, August 16th, 2026 — 5 PM to 12 AM
- Monday, August 17th, 2026 — 5 PM to 12 AM (with fireworks display in the late evening)
Tip
Plan for several evenings at the festival — with 200 wines, it's impossible to get an overview in one evening. Those who want to concentrate on specific wineries or grape varieties should check the participating exhibitors online the day before. Don't miss the fireworks on Monday evening.
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Where it takes place Breisgauer Weinfest
Altstadt Emmendingen — Schlossplatz, Landvogtei, Stadtkirche
Altstadt Emmendingen, 79312 Emmendingen