29th Lengsdorfer Weinfest

Bonn-Lengsdorf — the old village in Hardtberg

Lengsdorf is one of Bonn's oldest districts and is located in the Hardtberg borough, about 5 km west of Bonn's city centre. Until its incorporation in 1969, Lengsdorf was an independent municipality, and the historic village centre around the parish church of St. Petrus has retained its characteristic charm: half-timbered houses, narrow alleys, a small village square, and an intact village community with clubs, carnival, and a strong sense of local pride. When the village centre transforms into an open-air wine stage for the Lengsdorfer Weinfest, it's one of the most beautiful experiences in Bonn's event calendar.

Wines from Mosel and Rheinhessen

The Lengsdorfer Weinfest focuses on direct sales — winemakers from the Mosel and Rheinhessen wine regions personally travel to sell their wines directly at their stands. You'll find classic Mosel Rieslings with the typical mineral note, fruity Rheinhessen Müller-Thurgau and Silvaner, Spätburgunder, Dornfelder, and rosé wines. Prices are moderate (open wine approx. €3.50 per Schoppen, bottled wine between €8 and €18). Those looking for genuine direct-from-producer wine away from supermarket shelves will find it here.

Programme: Wine Queen, Live Music, Grape Pressing

The programme is spread over three days:

• Friday, September 18, 2026: Opening with the crowning of the Lengsdorf Wine Queen — the traditional highlight, with a grand ceremonial staging in front of St. Petrus Church. Followed by live music until late in the evening.
• Saturday, September 19, 2026: Family afternoon with children's programme, concert by music bands, dance performances, traditional grape pressing (demonstration with a historic wooden press), live bands in the evening.
• Sunday, September 20, 2026: Morning Frühschoppen, children's activities, cover bands, festival finale.

Wine Fountains and Bonn's District Festival Charm

A special feature: wine fountains flow at the main stands — a visual spectacle that makes the wine festival a visual experience. In addition, Bonn cover bands, brass ensembles, and dance groups provide musical accompaniment. The audience is a mix of Lengsdorf residents, people from Bad Godesberg and the city centre, University of Bonn students, and families from the Rhein-Sieg district. Free admission, wine sales at the stands.

Bonn's Alternative Wine Festivals

Bonn hosts several wine festivals — besides Lengsdorf, there's Bad Godesberg (Govinum) or Brander. The Lengsdorf festival is one of the oldest and retains its special character thanks to the compact village setting and its voluntary organisation. Those looking for the typical Bonn wine festival with tourist crowds should go to Bad Godesberg. Those seeking a genuine district festival with wines directly from the producer and a sense of village community should go to Lengsdorf.