Open Cellar Days Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg
Three August days when vintners open their historic cellars to visitors
About Open Cellar Days BME
The Open Cellar Days in Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg offer an exceptional format: for three days in August, the winegrowers of the spa town open their mostly historic cellars, carved into the rock, to visitors. Directly between barrels and bottles, current vintage wines are tasted, and the vintners share firsthand stories about vineyard sites, production, and their winemaking philosophy. It's a rare opportunity for an intimate wine experience.
As a district of Bad Kreuznach, Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg is part of the Nahe wine region and also a traditional spa resort with a brine spa. The vineyard sites around the famous Rotenfels and Ebernburg are among Germany's best Riesling terroirs.
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Historic Cellars in the Rock
The wine cellars of Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg are a piece of Nahe region history. Many were carved directly into the colorful sandstone of the Rotenfels area in the 18th and 19th centuries and offer ideal conditions for wine maturation due to their constant temperature and humidity. Wooden barrels, old vats, patina-covered walls, and subdued lighting create an almost sacred atmosphere that makes wine enjoyment a very special experience.
Tasting at the Producer
During the Open Cellar Days, participating vintners invite visitors directly into their cellar vaults. Tastings usually take place standing up, among barrels and bottles, in an intimate and immediate atmosphere. The vintners themselves pour the wine, explain the vineyard sites, describe their winery's style, and answer questions. It's a rare chance to experience viticulture up close.
Vineyard Sites around Rotenfels and Ebernburg
The vineyard sites of Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg are small, steep, and full of character. Particularly famous are the sites around the Rotenfels – the highest cliff face north of the Alps – and the slopes below the Ebernburg. Volcanic rock, slate, and colorful sandstone shape the terroir, yielding mineral-elegant Rieslings, powerful Pinot Noirs, and fine Pinot Blancs.
Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg
Since 2014, Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg has formally been a district of Bad Kreuznach but has retained its own character. The brine spa, the spa park, the saltworks, and the spectacular backdrop of Rotenfels and Ebernburg make the town a popular spa and excursion destination. Hiking, spa treatments, wine, and history – the Open Cellar Days add another attractive element to this mix.
Open Cellar Days BME — edition 2026
The Open Cellar Days in Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg 2026 will take place from Wednesday, August 12th to Friday, August 14th. Vintners will open their mostly historic cellars to visitors and serve current vintage wines directly among barrels and bottles. Admission is free or with a small tasting fee.
As in previous years, several winery estates from Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg are participating. The exact list of participating cellars, opening hours, and any special promotions will be announced on weinfeste-online.de/hunsrueck-nahe and the wineries' websites a few weeks before the event.
Programme Open Cellar Days BME 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Three days, Wednesday to Friday: Cellars open, typically in the late afternoon and evening each day.
- At each station: Welcome by the vintner, tasting of current vintages, explanations of vineyard sites and production methods.
- Cellar tours: Insights into barrel aging rooms, old wooden barrels, stainless steel tanks, possibly historic presses.
- Catering: Small dishes such as vintner's snacks, cheese, bread, sausage.
- Accompanying activities: Opportunity for a stroll between the cellars in the old town.
Current list of participating vintners on weinfeste-online.de.
Highlights Open Cellar Days BME 2026
- Three August evenings in historic rock cellars
- Tasting directly at the producer among barrels and bottles
- Personal encounters with the vintners
- Unique atmosphere of the old Nahe region wine cellars
- Vineyard sites around Rotenfels and Ebernburg
Prices Open Cellar Days BME 2026
Entry to the cellars is free or with a small tasting fee. Wine and food are paid for on-site.
Practical information — Open Cellar Days BME
Date 2026
Wednesday, August 12th to Friday, August 14th, 2026.
Location
Wine cellars of various vintners in Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg, 55583 Bad Kreuznach.
Admission
Entry to the cellars is free or with a small tasting fee. Wine and food are paid for on-site.
Getting Here
By train: Bad Münster am Stein station on the Nahetalbahn line. By car: via the A 61 (Bad Kreuznach exit) and the B 48. Parking available in the town center.
Recommendations
Bring weatherproof clothing (cellars are cool). Sturdy footwear (cellar vaults often have uneven floors). A tasting glass is often provided for a deposit.
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