About Moselwein-Festival

The Moselwein-Festival in Traben-Trarbach is one of the most beautiful summer wine festivals on the Middle Moselle. From July 10th to 13th, 2026, the Moselle riverbank in Trarbach will be transformed into a festival mile with vintner stalls, regional gastronomy, and live music. A special highlight is the guided wine cellar tours on Friday and Sunday, each combining a two-and-a-half-hour tour through the region's historic cellars with a tasting of nine selected wines.

Wine Culture on the Banks of the Moselle

With its magnificent Art Nouveau buildings and underground wine cellars, Traben-Trarbach is one of the most impressive wine towns on the Moselle. In the 19th century, the town was the second-largest wine trading center in Europe after Bordeaux – a history that is still visible today in the cellars beneath the city. The Moselwein-Festival uses this backdrop for four days of wine enjoyment on the riverbank.

Festival Mile on the Moselle Riverbank

Along the Trarbach riverfront promenade, a series of vintner stalls will be set up over the four festival days, presenting their current vintages by the glass. Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder, Spätburgunder, Sekt (sparkling wine), and Federweißer (new wine, depending on the season) will be offered against the impressive backdrop of the Moselle and the bridge to Traben. Regional restaurateurs will complement the offerings with Flammkuchen (flatbread pizza), Winzervesper (vintner's snack), Bratwurst (grilled sausage), and sweet specialties.

Live Music and Culinary Delights

A central stage will provide musical entertainment throughout the festival. Cover bands, regional acts, and party music will alternate. The audience is mixed – locals, hiking guests, and international visitors discovering the Moselle Valley on a summer weekend.

Wine Cellar Tours Friday and Sunday

A special feature is the guided wine cellar tours on Friday, July 10th, and Sunday, July 12th. Each tour lasts about two and a half hours and leads participants through the region's historic cellars. The explanations are accompanied by a tasting of nine carefully selected wines – a dense program that provides insight into the history and current quality of Traben-Trarbach's viticulture.

Moselwein-Festival — edition 2026

Four-day Moselwein-Festival 2026 on the Trarbach Moselle riverbank. From July 10th to 13th, regional vintners will present their wines by the glass, complemented by gastronomy stands and live music on the main stage. Highlight 2026: the guided wine cellar tours on Friday and Sunday with a tasting of nine selected wines.

Four days of summer festival atmosphere against the backdrop of Traben-Trarbach: The festival mile on the riverbank opens daily in the afternoon and fills up towards the evening with guests from the region and neighboring countries. The selection of participating vintners showcases the full spectrum of the Middle Moselle – from established family wineries to younger operations.

The guided wine cellar tours on Friday and Sunday are the special feature for 2026: they combine history, sensory experience, and the unique ambiance of Traben-Trarbach's underground cellars into a rich, high-quality experience.

Programme Moselwein-Festival 2026

Schedule July 10 – 13, 2026

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:

Friday 07/10: Opening of the festival mile on the Trarbach Moselle riverbank, guided wine cellar tour (2.5 hours, 9-wine tasting), live music in the evening
Saturday 07/11: Full festival operation, vintner stalls, several concerts in the evening, convivial main evening
Sunday 07/12: Family afternoon, second guided wine cellar tour with 9-wine tasting, relaxed evening atmosphere
Monday 07/13: Closing day with shorter opening hours and a quieter atmosphere

Participating Vintners and Gastronomy

The list of participating wineries and gastronomy stands will be published shortly before the festival on the website of the city of Traben-Trarbach.

Highlights Moselwein-Festival 2026

4 days of Moselwein-Festival on the Trarbach riverbank: Vintner stalls, live music, regional gastronomy. Highlights: guided wine cellar tours Fri 07/10 and Sun 07/12, each 2.5 hrs with 9-wine tasting.

Prices Moselwein-Festival 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Wines and food are paid for by the glass. Guided wine cellar tours are subject to a fee, registration required.

Practical information — Moselwein-Festival

Getting There

Traben-Trarbach is accessible via the B 53 from Trier and the B 50 from Wittlich. By train, there is a direct connection via the Moseltalbahn (Bullay – Traben-Trarbach). Additional Moselle buses will run during the festival.

Parking

Several parking lots in Traben and on the outskirts of town. Parking is severely restricted in the festival area on the riverbank.

Registration for Wine Cellar Tours

The wine cellar tours on Friday and Sunday are subject to a fee and can only be booked with prior registration with the organizer. Places are limited.

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