Palatinate Wine Festival Traunstein

Palatinate Wine and Delicacies on the Town Square

Traunstein — Landkreis Traunstein (09189)
Music Gastronomy Wine
Palatinate Wine Festival Traunstein
Edition
2026
Palatinate Wine Festival

About Palatinate Wine Festival

Right in the heart of Chiemgau, the Palatinate Wine Festival brings a piece of the Palatinate to Traunstein's town square. For four days, Palatinate wines and sparkling wines are served by the glass, accompanied by Palatinate specialties such as Saumagen, Flammkuchen, and Bratwurst – delivered directly from the Palatinate. The popular wine festival traditionally begins with the tapping of the first barrel on Wednesday evening and attracts visitors from far beyond the Traunstein region.
Dates 12 Aug — 15 Aug 2026
Venue Traunstein (09189)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Palatinate Wine Festival — edition 2026

The Palatinate Wine Festival 2026 will take place from August 12 to 15 on Traunstein's town square. Opening with barrel tapping on Wednesday, August 12, at 6 PM; from Thursday to Saturday, starting at 10 AM, enjoy Palatinate wine, sparkling wine, and specialties like Saumagen, Flammkuchen, and Bratwurst.

The Palatinate Wine Festival 2026 will be celebrated from Wednesday, August 12, to Saturday, August 15, 2026, on Traunstein's town square. The opening is on Wednesday at 6:00 PM with the tapping of the first barrel. From Thursday to Saturday, the town square opens at 10:00 AM for Palatinate wines and sparkling wines at the 'Schoppenstand' (wine stand) and a wine tasting station featuring white, rosé, and red wines. Accompanying this are Palatinate specialties – Saumagen, Flammkuchen, and Bratwurst – delivered directly from the Palatinate and prepared by the brewery inn Schnitzlbaumer.

Highlights Palatinate Wine Festival 2026

  • Barrel tapping to open the festival on Wednesday evening
  • Palatinate wines and sparkling wines at the 'Schoppenstand' (wine stand)
  • Wine tasting station with various vintages
  • Palatinate specialties: Saumagen, Flammkuchen, Bratwurst

Programme Palatinate Wine Festival 2026

  • Wed 12 Aug, 6:00 PM – Barrel tapping, opening
  • Thu 13 Aug from 10:00 AM – Wine, sparkling wine, Palatinate cuisine
  • Fri 14 Aug from 10:00 AM – Wine, sparkling wine, Palatinate cuisine
  • Sat 15 Aug from 10:00 AM – Wine, sparkling wine, Palatinate cuisine

Prices Palatinate Wine Festival 2026

Free admission. Wine, sparkling wine, and food are subject to a charge (served by the glass in the Palatinate style).
Practical information

Practical information — Palatinate Wine Festival

Getting There

Traunstein is located on the Munich–Salzburg railway line; the train station is within walking distance of the town square. By car, take the A8 motorway (exit Traunstein). The town square is located in the town center, with restrictions during the festival.

Admission

Entry to the festival grounds is free; wine, sparkling wine, and food are subject to a charge.

Opening Hours

Wednesday from 6:00 PM (barrel tapping), Thursday to Saturday from 10:00 AM.

Palatinate Lifestyle in Chiemgau

The Palatinate Wine Festival Traunstein brings the wine and enjoyment culture of the Palatinate right into the heart of Upper Bavaria's Chiemgau region. The venue is the Traunsteiner Stadtplatz (town square) in the town of Traunstein (Traunstein district). Over the years, the festival has become a firm fixture in the event calendar, attracting guests from far beyond the region.

Wine and Enjoyment

The focus is on Palatinate wine: Fresh wines are served by the glass at the 'Schoppenstand' (wine stand) in the Palatinate style, and a wine tasting station offers a selection of white, rosé, and red wines from various vintages. Palatinate sparkling wines are also available.

Palatinate Cuisine

Culinary delights include authentic Palatinate specialties:

  • Pfälzer Saumagen (Palatinate stuffed pork stomach)
  • Flammkuchen (Tarte flambée)
  • Bratwurst (Fried sausage)

The specialties are delivered directly from the Palatinate and prepared by the brewery inn Schnitzlbaumer.

Schedule

The wine festival traditionally opens on Wednesday evening with the tapping of the first barrel. From Thursday to Saturday, the town square is a venue for convivial gatherings with wine and Palatinate delicacies all day long.

Where it takes place Palatinate Wine Festival

Traunsteiner Stadtplatz
Stadtplatz, 83278 Traunstein

Palatinate Wine Festival at a glance

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History of Palatinate Wine Festival

Edition 2025 Aug 2025

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