Traditional wine festival in the alleys around the town hall of the wine-growing community Flein
The Fleiner Weinfest is one of the fixed summer dates in the Heilbronn wine country. Every year at the beginning of July, the community of Flein invites you to a three-day wine festival in the alleys around the town hall. The event is organized by the community of Flein together with local clubs — music associations, sports clubs, church communities, and the volunteer fire department, each operating their own wine and food stands. The format has proven itself for decades: free admission, regional wines from the Weinschatzkeller of the Heilbronn cooperative winery and from local vintners, Swabian cuisine at club prices, and live music until late in the evening.
The festival area extends over the central alleys around the Flein town hall — especially the Kellergasse and the Lindengasse. Both streets are closed during the festival and are lined with marquees, standing tables, fairy lights, and club pavilions. The atmosphere is intimate and direct — no large festival stage, but a series of small stations to wander through. The community of Flein has consciously opted against the mass tourism format of large wine festivals and has established the Fleiner Weinfest as a family-friendly community and enjoyment festival.
The wines come from the Weinschatzkeller of the Heilbronn cooperative winery — one of the largest cooperative wineries in Southern Germany — and from local family wineries in Flein. The menu features the classic Heilbronn grape varieties: Trollinger (typical Württemberg red wine), Lemberger, Schwarzriesling, Spätburgunder, Riesling, Kerner, Müller-Thurgau, Weissburgunder. Accompanied by Swabian specialties: Maultaschen, Kässpätzle, Schinken vom Brett (cured ham), sausages, Bratwurst, sweet specialties like Apfelküchle (apple fritters).
Flein (Heilbronn district, state of Baden-Württemberg, postcode 74223) is a community of around 6,900 inhabitants, located directly south of the city of Heilbronn on the edge of the Heuchelberg. Viticulture has shaped the village for centuries — Flein has its own cooperative winery and is one of the most traditional wine-growing villages in the Württemberg wine region of Heilbronn-Franken. The wine festival is one of the main social events in Flein's event calendar.
From July 4th to 6th, 2026, Kellergasse, Lindengasse, and the other alleys around the Flein town hall will transform into an open wine and catering area. Local clubs — music associations, sports clubs, church communities, fire department — operate their stands and provide catering. The Flein village community meets with guests from the Heilbronn region and surrounding wine villages on the festival marquees and at the food stalls.
Saturday, as the "main day," offers the longest program — from 10 AM with an ecumenical service on the festival grounds until 11 PM. Friday starts as an opening evening from 6 PM, and Sunday concludes as a cozy end to the festival from 5 PM.
Wine Varieties: Trollinger, Lemberger, Schwarzriesling, Spätburgunder, Riesling, Kerner, Müller-Thurgau, Weissburgunder — from the Weinschatzkeller of the Heilbronn cooperative winery and from local Flein family wineries.
Free admission. Wine and food are sold at festival prices at the club stands.
Train: Heilbronn City Railway (S4), stop Flein. A few minutes' walk from the station to the festival area around the town hall.
Car: A6 exit Heilbronn/Untereisesheim, then B27 towards Heilbronn-Süd / Flein. Parking available on the outskirts, public transport recommended.
Address: Rathaus Flein, 74223 Flein.
Friday, July 4, 2026: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, July 5, 2026: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM (10 AM ecumenical service on the festival grounds)
Sunday, July 6, 2026: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Free admission. Wine and food are sold at festival prices at the club stands.
Community of Flein and Association of Friends of the Fleiner Weinfest. Phone 07131 5007-34.
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