Ellenzer Weintage

Ellenz-Poltersdorf is a municipality with two faces: Ellenz lies directly on the banks of the Mosel and is surrounded by vineyards, while Poltersdorf is located higher up on the slope and retains a more reserved, village-like atmosphere. Both districts celebrate their own wine festivals, giving the municipality reason to celebrate twice a year.

The Ellenzer Weintage on the third weekend in July are the first of the two major wine festivals in the municipality. For three days, the Ellenz vintners present their current wines at stands along the main street and in the festival square. The festival tent offers dance evenings with regional bands, and on Sunday, a traditional Frühschoppen (morning pint) with brass music is on the program.

A special feature of Ellenz is its location opposite Beilstein, one of the most beautiful villages on the Mosel. Those who use the festival weekend for a stay on the Mosel can take the passenger ferry to Beilstein and visit the medieval old town, the Carmelite monastery, and Metternich Castle ruins. This combination of wine festival and sightseeing makes the Ellenzer Weintage a particularly attractive destination.

The wines come from the Ellenz wineries and their neighbors—Rieslings, Spätburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, and sparkling wine specialties from the steep slopes around the village. Culinary delights include typical Mosel festival cuisine: Schwenkbraten (grilled pork neck), Bratwurst (sausage), fries, Riesling wild ragout, and hearty festive dishes.