Mosel Riesling on the first weekend of August around the historic Bürgerhaus in Detzem
Detzem is located in the middle of the Middle Mosel loop between Trier and Bernkastel. The steep slate slopes around the village shape Rieslings with distinct minerality – they are the focus of the annual Riesling festival, which local vintners organize together with the Kultur- und Touristikverein. The date is traditionally the first weekend of August.
The venue is the Bürgerhaus Detzem, an inn built in the 19th century, which now serves as a cultural and community center. Wine and snack stands are set up in the forecourt, and inside, the historic Kaisersaal opens its doors for the public wine tasting – one of the weekend's highlights. The Detzem vintners present a cross-section of their current collection, from dry Gutswein to Spätlese.
The program is spread over three days: Friday evening usually marks the convivial start, Saturday brings music and culinary highlights, and Sunday is family-oriented with a Frühschoppen (morning pint) and winding down in the late afternoon. The festival is supported by volunteers from the village associations, which shapes its rustic, warm character – typical for the smaller wine festivals on the Middle Mosel.
Visitors to the Rieslingweinfest Detzem can easily combine it with other Mosel festival dates: at the beginning of August, the Weinkirmes (wine fair) in neighboring towns also beckons, and the Leiwener Weinfest follows two weeks later. Detzem benefits from the Moselsteig trail, which passes directly by the village, making it a good stopover for hikers.
In 2026, the Rieslingweinfest will continue with the proven three-day format. Friday evening marks the relaxed start with a welcome and initial musical contributions. Saturday is the most important festival day with music, specialties, and the highlight of the public wine tasting in the Kaisersaal. Sunday rounds off the festival with a Frühschoppen, family program, and a quiet conclusion.
The Kultur- und Touristikverein Detzem e.V. coordinates the stands and the stage program together with the local vintners and associations.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Specific band line-ups, tasting fees, and detailed times will be communicated by the Kultur- und Touristikverein Detzem in advance.
Festival grounds free of charge. Wine tasting in the Kaisersaal with tasting glass and tasting fee (details from the organizer).
Saturday, August 1st to Monday, August 3rd, 2026, on the first August weekend.
Bürgerhaus Detzem (former inn, 19th century), 54340 Detzem an der Mosel.
Festival grounds are freely accessible. Wine tasting in the Kaisersaal with tasting glass and tasting fee (details from Kultur- und Touristikverein Detzem).
A1/B53 exit Föhren or Schweich, then along the Mosel via Schweich, Longuich, Mehring to Detzem. Mehring-Bombogen train station with connections, from there bus or taxi.
Wine stands of Detzem vintners, snacks, music, seating. Public wine tasting in the Kaisersaal of the Bürgerhaus.
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