4th Greetsiel Wine Festival

A Young Tradition with a Clear Concept

The Greetsiel Wine Festival was first held in 2023, immediately filling a gap in the Krummhörn's event calendar. While the mid-summer beer festival and other regional events focus primarily on maritime cuisine and Pilsner, the wine festival offers a more elegant, Mediterranean-inspired alternative – without abandoning East Frisian down-to-earthness. Now in its fourth edition, the format has become established, attracting guests from all over East Friesland, as well as holidaymakers from Münsterland, Holland, and the Ruhr area.

German Wine Regions Visiting East Friesland

The focus is on vintners from German wine-growing regions. Classic white wines such as Riesling, Silvaner, Grauburgunder, and Weißburgunder are represented, while red wines are dominated by Spätburgunder, Dornfelder, and Lemberger. Sparkling wine (Sekt) and non-alcoholic wine spritzers are also available. The participating wineries may change from year to year, but a core group of regular vintners ensures continuity.

Four Days, Four Characters

• Wednesday – a quiet start to the festival, offering opportunities for relaxed tastings with the vintners
• Thursday and Friday – peak activity with full stage presence and culinary accompaniments
• Saturday – the highlight with extended evening concerts
• Sunday – Frühschoppen (morning pint/gathering) and a long, relaxed conclusion to the festival

Culinary Accompaniments

Greetsiel's participating restaurateurs serve suitable dishes to accompany the wine: Flammkuchen (Tarte Flambée) from a wood-fired oven, cheese platters, antipasti, bruschetta, smoked fish from local smokehouses, and, of course, the obligatory shrimp rolls (Krabbenbrötchen). Several stalls offer classic wine festival fare like Zwiebelkuchen (onion cake) and Federweißer (young wine), as soon as the season allows.

Live Music Under the Open Sky

A small stage at the harbour basin features changing live music on all festival days. The programme ranges from acoustic singer-songwriter sets and jazz trios to maritime folklore. The musical selection remains deliberately understated, fitting the relaxed atmosphere of the festival – the Greetsiel Wine Festival prioritises enjoyment and refined conviviality over a party atmosphere.