Open Cellar Days Traben-Trarbach and Wolf
Four-day courtyard festival around Ascension Day with open wineries in Traben, Trarbach, and Wolf
About Open Cellars Trarbach Wolf
Ascension Day on the Moselle
The long weekend around Ascension Day has been one of the most important travel periods in the Moselle Valley for decades. Hikers, cyclists, wine tourists, and day-trippers flock to the region, and the winemakers respond with a coordinated, multi-day courtyard festival. The Open Cellar Days in Traben-Trarbach and Wolf are one of the oldest and most attractive of these events.
Four Days, Two Districts, Many Courtyards
From Thursday, May 14th, to Sunday, May 17th, 2026, the cellars and courtyards of the participating winemakers in Traben, Trarbach, and nearby Wolf will be open daily from 11 am to midnight. The long opening hours allow visitors to visit several courtyards in one day, taste at their own pace, and experience the town and vineyards between stops.
Wines, Food, and Courtyard Atmosphere
The focus is on direct contact with the winemakers: Families serve directly in the cellar, inner courtyard, or wine shop, explaining their vineyard sites, styles, and current vintages. The wines are accompanied by winemaker's platters, tarte flambée, Schiefertaler ham, regional cheeses, and sweet specialties.
Live Music in the Courtyards
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, live music in the courtyards creates additional atmosphere. The range includes acoustic solo sets, jazz trios, and cover bands. Sunday is traditionally more relaxed, aimed primarily at families and early-evening drinkers.
An Ideal Opportunity for Wine Discovery
Anyone who wants to get to know the Middle Moselle intensively over a long weekend will find the ideal opportunity at the Open Cellar Days. The combination of open courtyards, long opening hours, regional cuisine, and live music offers a rich, very authentic Moselle experience.
Open Cellars Trarbach Wolf — edition 2026
The 2026 program follows the proven format of previous years. The participating courtyards decide individually on their music program and food menu, but coordinate opening hours and joint communication through the platform of the winemakers of Traben-Trarbach and Wolf.
From Thursday afternoon, the first courtyards open, on Friday and Saturday the full festival operation unfolds with live music in numerous courtyards until late at night. Sunday is aimed at early-evening drinkers and families.
Programme Open Cellars Trarbach Wolf 2026
Schedule May 14 – 17, 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Thursday, May 14 (Ascension Day) – 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM: Opening of the open cellars, first live music in the courtyards
- Friday, May 15 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM: Full festival operation in the courtyards, wide selection of live music, main tasting day
- Saturday, May 16 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM: Highlight of the weekend, evening concerts in several courtyards
- Sunday, May 17 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM: Early-evening drinks, family afternoon, more relaxed conclusion
Participating Wineries
The list of participating wineries and wine shops will be updated on the website traben-trarbach-wolf.de.
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Getting There
Traben-Trarbach is accessible via the B 53, B 50, and the Moseltalbahn (Moselle Valley Railway). During the Open Cellar Days, additional Moselle buses and sometimes shuttles between the districts are deployed.
Drink Responsibly
Visitors planning to visit multiple wineries are asked to use public transport, bicycles, or carpooling. Please observe the legal blood alcohol limit on the road.
Admission
Free admission to the courtyards. Wines and food are paid for on-site (standard prices per glass).
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