Name: Mäuerlesfest Grafenberg 2026
Start: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kelter Grafenberg

Mäuerlesfest

About Mäuerlesfest

On Friday, July 31, 2026, the municipality of Grafenberg in the Reutlingen district invites you to the traditional Mäuerlesfest. A Swabian Hocketse (gathering) around the historic Grafenberg wine press house with regional dishes, wines from the Reutlingen wine-growing region, and live music. In case of bad weather, the festival will take place inside the wine press house. Free admission. Organized by Grafenberg clubs.

Dates 31 Jul — 31 Jul 2026

Venue Grafenberg (08415)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Mäuerlesfest — edition 2026

The Mäuerlesfest Grafenberg 2026 will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026, around the Grafenberg wine press house. A Swabian Hocketse with regional dishes (Maultaschen, Bratwurst, Flammkuchen), Reutlingen wines, and a cozy club atmosphere. In case of bad weather, inside the wine press house itself. Free admission. Organized by the Grafenberg clubs.

Hocketse 2026 at the Wine Press House

On Friday, July 31, 2026, Grafenberg invites you to the Mäuerlesfest around the historic wine press house. The Swabian Hocketse tradition finds its typical expression here — visitors sit at long tables, on low walls and seating areas ("Mäuerle"), enjoying Maultaschen, Schupfnudeln, Bratwurst, and Swabian classics. Reutlingen wines complement the culinary offerings.

In good summer weather, the festival takes place outdoors around the wine press house; in case of rain, it moves inside the wine press house itself. The local clubs operate the catering stands. A cozy, club-oriented atmosphere far from the mega-festival vibe — a typical Swabian summer festival.

Highlights Mäuerlesfest 2026

Swabian Hocketse tradition around the historic wine press house
Maultaschen, Bratwurst, and Swabian classics
Reutlingen wines from the northern Swabian Jura (Albtrauf)
Organized by local clubs
Free admission

Programme Mäuerlesfest 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026 — from late afternoon

Festival begins around the Grafenberg wine press house
Swabian dishes: Maultaschen, Schupfnudeln, Bratwurst, Saitenwürstle, Flammkuchen, Käsknöpfle
Reutlingen wines — red and white wines from the Swabian Jura (Albtrauf)
Background music and possibly live contributions from regional music groups
Hocketse atmosphere at long tables and on the "Mäuerle"

Prices Mäuerlesfest 2026

Free admission. Food, wines, and drinks at the club stands at usual festival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Mäuerlesfest

Getting There

Grafenberg is located on the L 379 between Metzingen and Reutlingen, on the northern edge of the Swabian Jura (Albtrauf). Accessible via the B 28 and B 312. By train: Reutlingen or Metzingen station, then take bus line to Grafenberg. Parking spaces in Grafenberg around the wine press house are signposted.

Opening Hours

Friday, July 31, 2026, from late afternoon until night. Outdoors around the wine press house in good weather, inside the wine press house in case of rain.

Admission

Free admission. Food, wines, and drinks at the club stands at usual festival prices. Contact: Grafenberg Municipal Administration, Tel. +49 7123 9339-0.

Swabian Hocketse at the Wine Press House

The Mäuerlesfest is one of the traditional summer Hocketse events in the municipality of Grafenberg — a small Swabian community on the Swabian Jura (Albtrauf) in the Reutlingen district. On Friday, July 31, 2026, locals and guests will gather around the historic Grafenberg wine press house for a cozy get-together with wine and Swabian specialties.

Grafenberg Wine Press House as Festival Backdrop

The Kelter — a historic wine-growing building in Grafenberg — forms the center of the festival. "Mäuerle" is the Swabian diminutive form of "Mäuerchen" (little wall) and refers to the low walls and seating areas around the wine press house where festival visitors can take a seat. In good weather, the festival takes place outdoors around the wine press house; in case of rain, it moves inside the wine press house itself.

Swabian Specialties and Reutlingen Wines

The local clubs — music association, sports club, fire department, rural women's association — operate the catering stands. Swabian classics dominate: Maultaschen, Schupfnudeln, Bratwurst, Saitenwürstle, Flammkuchen, Käsknöpfle. Accompanied by wines from the Reutlingen wine-growing region — the region produces traditional red and white wines on the steep slopes around Reutlingen, Metzingen, Neuhausen, and also Grafenberg.

Live Music and Cozy Atmosphere

Background music plays at the catering stands, often with live contributions from regional bands or folk music groups. The atmosphere is deliberately cozy and "Hocketse-like" — visitors sit at long tables, meet friends, chat, and eat. It is not a concert festival, but a classic Swabian summer festival with a club character.

Grafenberg on the Swabian Jura (Albtrauf)

The municipality of Grafenberg, with its approximately 2,800 inhabitants, is located on the northern edge of the Swabian Jura (Albtrauf) in the Reutlingen district. It is a traditional Württemberg municipality with active club life, a historic town center, and a wine-growing tradition. The Mäuerlesfest is one of the most important club festivals of the year, bringing the entire community together around the wine press house in the summer.