Mußbacher Spitzen
Spring wine tasting in the winegrower courtyards of the wine village Mußbach on the first weekend of March
About Mußbacher Spitzen
The Mußbacher Spitzen is one of the most respected spring wine tastings in the Palatinate. Unlike traditional public wine festivals, the focus here is not on drinking wine outdoors, but on the guided tasting of the youngest and best wines of the current vintage directly in the winegrowers' courtyards.
On two days, Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day, several Mußbach wineries will present the top wines of the vintage. The event stations are all located in the wine village of Mußbach, which is the largest of Neustadt's eight wine villages in terms of area, together with Lachen-Speyerdorf. With a single admission ticket, guests can move between the courtyards and create their own tasting route through the village.
The focus is on the Riesling, Weißburgunder, and Grauburgunder from Mußbach vineyards — including renowned sites like Mußbacher Eselshaut and Herrenletten. The winegrowers personally comment on their wines, answering questions about the vineyard site, vintage, and production. This direct encounter with the producers is what makes the festival so special.
A significant innovation in 2026 is the opening of a tasting station at the Herrenhof Mußbach, the state winery with the historic Johannitergut — the oldest winery in the Palatinate with a history dating back to the 12th century. Here, the state winery will present experimental and top wines, adding a special historical and oenological dimension to the Mußbach tasting.
Accompanying the wine tasting, the participating courtyards often offer small snacks and Palatinate specialties. The cool, sometimes sunny March atmosphere, the still quiet mood before the public wine festivals, and the personal encounters with the winegrowers make the Mußbacher Spitzen a insider tip for wine lovers.
Mußbacher Spitzen — edition 2026
The Mußbacher Spitzen 2026, on the weekend of March 7 and 8, offers a particularly quality-conscious start to the Palatinate wine season. Over two five-hour periods, the participating Mußbach winegrowers will present their best wines — predominantly dry Rieslings, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, Silvaner, and Burgunder Crémants.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: opening of the participating courtyards at 1 p.m., commented tastings in conversation with the winegrowers, small snacks and Palatinate specialties as accompaniment, free movement between stations with the joint admission ticket until 6 p.m.
Programme Mußbacher Spitzen 2026
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Opening of the tasting stations in several winegrower courtyards in the wine village of Mußbach. Presentation of the current vintage's top wines by the winegrowers personally.
Sunday, March 8, 2026, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Second day of tasting with the same structure. With the two-day ticket, guests can visit different courtyards on the second day than on the first, experiencing the full range.
Herrenhof Station — New in 2026
For the first time in 2026, the Herrenhof with the Staatsweingut/Johannitergut will participate. Experimental and top wines from one of the oldest wineries in the Palatinate, with a history dating back to the 12th century.
Note
Full list of participating courtyards and detailed program available on mussbacher-spitzen.de shortly before the event.
Highlights Mußbacher Spitzen 2026
- Tasting of the top wines from several Mußbach winegrowers
- New in 2026: Herrenhof station with Staatsweingut Johannitergut
- Direct exchange with the winegrowers in their courtyards
- Free movement between stations with admission ticket
- Palatinate snacks to accompany the wines
Prices Mußbacher Spitzen 2026
Practical information — Mußbacher Spitzen
Date
Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2026, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM daily.
Location
Several winegrower courtyards in the wine village Mußbach, 67435 Neustadt an der Weinstraße. New in 2026: Herrenhof with Staatsweingut/Johannitergut.
Tickets and Prices
Day ticket €25, Two-day ticket €35. Sold exclusively at the box office on-site. Ticket includes: tasting glass and access to all participating stations.
Getting There
Travel by Deutsche Bahn (DB) to Neustadt Hbf, then take a bus or taxi to Mußbach. Parking in the town center is limited; public transport is recommended.
Tip
Use your admission ticket to move between several courtyards and create your own individual tasting route. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
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