32nd KLA Wine Festival Weilburg

Palace, Linden Trees, Wine

Weilburg is one of the most beautiful palace towns in Middle Hesse. The baroque palace sits enthroned on a rocky spur above the Lahn river; in front of it lies the Schlossplatz „Unter den Linden“ (Palace Square „Under the Linden Trees“) – a square seemingly frozen in the 18th century. It is precisely here that the KLA (Kommerz- und Lions-Ausschuss, or Weilburg Business and Lions Committee) sets up its wine festival every year in mid-May. 2026 marks the 32nd edition.

The Vintners

Instead of an anonymous big-city wine festival, the KLA Wine Festival focuses on a clear roster of regional and neighboring producers. Participating in 2026: Weingut Knobloch, Weingut Seck, Weingut Kilian Bopp, Weingut Enk, Weinfachhandel Schuster, the Oberlahn-Winzer (a collective of several producers from the Lahn valley), and the Lions-Club Weilburg with its own stand. Those who want to sample Riesling, Silvaner, Burgundy varieties, or sparkling wine from Rheinhessen, the Middle Rhine, and the local region will find a compact selection here.

What to Eat

The culinary offerings match the relaxed atmosphere of the festival: Flammkuchen, bratwurst, currywurst, steak rolls, lamb and game sausage, garlic baguette, crêpes. Nothing more is needed – Weilburg is a wine festival, not a gourmet market.

Live Music and Sunday Shopping

In the evenings, bands play on the stage at the Schlossplatz, performing classic cover repertoire and regional acts. A highlight for many is the Sunday shopping day on May 17th from 12 PM to 6 PM: Weilburg's shops open their doors, the old town fills with strollers, and wine and shopping combine to create the complete Weilburg experience.

Weilburg as a Destination

Visitors arriving from Frankfurt, the Rheingau, or Wetzlar can ideally combine their visit to the wine festival with a palace tour. The Weilburg Baroque Palace, with its honorary courtyard, palace gardens, and ship tunnel, is one of the few completely preserved baroque residences in Hesse – making Sunday a mini cultural weekend with wine and architecture.