Wine and Enjoyment Festival on the Old Market of the Löwenstadt Hachenburg — culinary late summer experiences with wines from German growing regions
The Hachenburg Wine and Delicacy Festival is one of the most enjoyable events in the late summer festival calendar of the Löwenstadt. On the historic Old Market, the Hachenburg city center transforms into an open-air culinary-oenological experience zone. Wine connoisseurs, gourmets, and socializers will find the ideal mix of enjoyment and atmosphere here.
In 2026, the festival runs on September 12th and 13th. Wine and sparkling wine stands will present drops from German growing regions, complemented by a carefully curated selection of gastronomic specialties. Live music creates the right mood for a weekend of conscious enjoyment.
When the summer heat subsides in September and the Westerwald region prepares for the harvest season, the atmosphere on Hachenburg's Old Market is particularly inviting. The Wine and Delicacy Festival takes advantage of this late summer climate, combining the coziness of mild evenings with the high-quality offerings of wines and culinary specialties.
The Westerwald itself is not a classic wine-growing region — all the more reason to appreciate the festival's format, which brings various German wine regions to Hachenburg. Mosel, Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Nahe, Mittelrhein, and other growing regions are typically represented. Wineries or specialized wine merchants present their wines and enable comparative tastings.
The festival's delicacy offerings follow a clear principle: quality over quantity. Food stands, catering providers, and local gastronomy present dishes that match the atmosphere and the wines on offer. Classics of German cuisine, regional specialties, and international accents form a delightful selection.
The festival is organized by Werbering Hachenburg in cooperation with the City of Hachenburg. Werbering is the interest group for retailers and restaurateurs in the Löwenstadt and organizes numerous events throughout the year — from the summer festival and the Wine and Delicacy Festival to the nostalgic Christmas market in December.
As with many Hachenburg festivals, the baroque Old Market, with its historic townhouses, the town hall, and the nearby castle complex, forms the natural backdrop. This location lends the Wine and Delicacy Festival an extraordinary atmosphere and makes it one of the region's most beautiful enjoyment festivals.
The Hachenburg Wine and Delicacy Festival 2026 will take place on Saturday, September 12th, and Sunday, September 13th, on the Old Market. Wine stands will present drops from German growing regions, delicacy stands will offer culinary specialties, and live music will provide the right atmosphere. The festival is organized by Werbering Hachenburg in cooperation with the city.
The detailed program for 2026 will be published by Werbering Hachenburg in the summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: wine and delicacy stands around the Old Market, live music in the evening, outdoor dining from surrounding establishments, and a diverse accompanying program.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in late summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Updated exhibitors, band performances, and program details at werbering-hachenburg.de.
Free admission. Prices for wine and food at the respective stands.
Saturday, September 12th, 2026, and Sunday, September 13th, 2026.
Alter Markt, 57627 Hachenburg, Westerwaldkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Free admission. Consumption at the wine and delicacy stands according to the vendor.
By car via the A3 (Mogendorf exit) or A45 and then on the B414. Train: Hachenburg station. Parking available in the city center.
Arrive early on Saturday evening for the best seats in the outdoor dining areas. Those planning a tasting tour should take their time and familiarize themselves with the accompanying program.
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