Name: Eltville Rose Days 2026
Start: 2026-06-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kurfürstliche Burg & Rheinufer Eltville

Rose Days Eltville

About Rose Days Eltville

On June 6 and 7, 2026, Eltville am Rhein will transform into a fragrant sea of roses: over 300 rose varieties and more than 10,000 rose bushes will bloom in the wine and rose city. The program revolves around the Electoral Castle, the Rhine promenade, and the pedestrian zone, featuring a Rheingau Lounge, morning pint concert, and rose garden tours. Hesse's official 'Rose City' celebrates its main bloom with guided rose garden tours, a Rheingau Lounge with wine and sparkling wine, and fashion and craft stalls throughout the city center.

Dates 06 Jun — 07 Jun 2026

Venue Eltville am Rhein (06439)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Rose Days Eltville — edition 2026

Eltville Rose Days in the Hessian City of Roses and Wine, featuring over 300 rose varieties and 10,000 rose bushes. Guided rose garden tours at the Electoral Castle (Sat 2 PM & 5 PM, Sun 11 AM), Rheingau Lounge with live music and wines, fashion and craft stalls in the pedestrian zone.

Two festival days celebrating the Eltville rose bloom. Venues: Electoral Castle with rose garden, Rhine promenade, Platz der deutschen Einheit (Rheingau Lounge), Mediathek, pedestrian zone, Rheingauer Straße, Gutenbergstraße.

Highlights Rose Days Eltville 2026

Over 300 rose varieties and 10,000 rose bushes in full bloom
Three guided rose garden tours at the Electoral Castle
Rheingau Lounge with wine, sparkling wine, and live music
Fashion, accessory, and craft stalls in the city center
Family program in the Mediathek
Free admission

Programme Rose Days Eltville 2026

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Morning — Market opens in pedestrian zone and Rheingauer Straße
10:00 AM — Opening of the Rheingau Lounge at Platz der deutschen Einheit
2:00 PM — Guided rose garden tour of the Electoral Castle
5:00 PM — Second guided rose garden tour of the Electoral Castle
All day — Rose gardens open, wine tasting stands from Rheingau vintners
All day — Fashion, accessory, and craft stalls
All day — Family program in the Mediathek
Evening — Live concert in the Rheingau Lounge

Sunday, June 7, 2026

11:00 AM — Guided rose garden tour of the Electoral Castle
Morning — Morning pint concert (Frühschoppenkonzert)
All day — Market activities and Rheingau Lounge with wine
All day — Fashion market and boutique stalls
All day — Family program Mediathek
Afternoon — Stage program Rheingau Lounge

Prices Rose Days Eltville 2026

Free admission. Wine, sparkling wine, and food offerings at usual prices. Guided rose garden tours may have a fee (registration via the Tourist Information).

Practical information

Practical information — Rose Days Eltville

Getting There

By train: Eltville station on the Frankfurt–Wiesbaden–Koblenz line, 5 min. walk to the Rhine promenade. By car: A66 or B42, Eltville exit. Parking available on the outskirts and along the Rhine promenade.

Admission

Free admission. Rose garden tours, wine tasting stands, and food at usual prices.

Tip

Book a rose tour for Saturday at 2 PM or 5 PM, or Sunday at 11 AM. If you want to experiment with Rheingau wine: Rheingau Lounge at Platz der deutschen Einheit. For culinary delights: Mediathek stand with rose inspirations.

Eltville – Wine and Rose City

Eltville am Rhein is Hesse's official Rose City – a title well-earned with tens of thousands of blooming rose bushes in public spaces, on house walls, and in the gardens of the city center. The roses bloom particularly magnificently twice a year: in June during the Rose Days and in autumn for the late bloom.

June 6 and 7, 2026 – Main Bloom

On the first June weekend of 2026, the wine and rose city celebrates its main bloom: Over 300 rose varieties and more than 10,000 rose bushes transform the city into 'a breathtaking sea of colors and scents'. The program is spread across the Electoral Castle, Rhine promenade, Platz der deutschen Einheit, Mediathek, pedestrian zone, Rheingauer Straße, and Gutenbergstraße.

The Electoral Castle as the Centerpiece

The main attraction is the Electoral Castle – a late medieval castle complex on the Rhine promenade with magnificent rose gardens. Guided rose garden tours take place on Saturday at 2 PM and 5 PM, and Sunday at 11 AM.

Rheingau Lounge with Wine and Music

On the Platz der deutschen Einheit, you'll find the Rheingau Lounge: local bands, Eltville vintners with wine tasting stands, and sparkling wine cellars from the Rheingau. A morning pint concert kicks off each festival day.

Fashion, Boutique Items, and Family Program

Parallel to the Rose Festival, there's a shopping weekend in Eltville's city center: Fashion boutiques, accessory stands, arts and crafts. In the Mediathek, there's a family program with readings, workshops, and hands-on activities for children.

Rose City on the Rhine

Eltville am Rhein in the Rheingau-Taunus district has around 17,000 inhabitants and has been officially known as Hesse's 'Rose City' since 1989. Connected with Riesling cultivation in the Rheingau and the baroque castle, Eltville is a prime tourist destination on the Middle Rhine route.

About the Electoral Castle

The Eltville Electoral Castle is a late medieval castle complex from the 14th century and was the residence of the Mainz Archbishops. Today, it houses a printing exhibition dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg, a contemporary of Gutenberg who worked here, and the famous rose gardens with over 300 varieties. During the Rose Days, all garden areas are open for viewing.