Burgwerbener Weinfest im Schlosspark

Wine and Castle Park — A Saale-Unstrut Tradition

Burgwerben is a district of Weißenfels in the Burgenlandkreis, nestled in the gentle slopes of the Saale-Unstrut wine region, Germany's northernmost quality wine-growing area. The Burgwerbener Weinfest has been held on the first weekend of September in the historic Burgwerben Castle Park since the 1990s. The organizer is the Weinbaugemeinschaft Burgwerben/Kriechau (Burgwerben/Kriechau Winegrowers' Association), an association of dedicated winegrowers from the two neighboring districts.

What Makes the Festival Special

The castle park, with its old trees and historic layout, provides an extraordinary backdrop. The traditional torchlight procession on Saturday evening, led by the reigning wine princess, winds through the village and ends at the festival grounds. Sunday opens with an open-air family brunch — a special feature that distinguishes the Burgwerbener Weinfest from many other wine festivals in the Saale-Unstrut region.

Saale-Unstrut Wine in Your Glass

The focus is on tasting what grows on the slopes around Burgwerben and Kriechau: Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder, Riesling, and the local Silvaner. Plus Federweißer (young wine), fresh Federroter, and smooth Saale wine sparkling wine. The winegrowers serve the wine themselves, allowing you to chat about vineyard sites, vintages, and the peculiarities of this coolest German wine-growing region.

Anchored in the State of Saxony-Anhalt

In the state of Saxony-Anhalt, in the Burgenlandkreis district, the Burgwerbener Weinfest has been a firm fixture in the event calendar for over three decades. It marks the start of a series of Saale-Unstrut wine festivals in September, before the grape harvest ushers in the quieter season. Those who shy away from the hustle and bustle of the Naumburg Wine Festival will find a pleasantly village-like alternative here.