Sommerfest in Weiß Walldürn
Elegant summer festival "all in white" on the Schlossplatz
About Sommerfest in Weiß
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Dîner en Blanc — the idea
The Sommerfest in Weiß is an adaptation of the French tradition "Dîner en Blanc" (Dinner in White): an elegant open-air dinner where all guests are dressed completely in white, sit at white-laid tables, and enjoy a sophisticated menu. The original idea comes from Paris (1988), where artists and friends met at an unknown location in the city to celebrate an elegant open-air dinner. Today, the format is adopted in many cities in Europe and North America — in Walldürn, the Tourist Information brings this concept to the Schlossplatz annually.
Schlossplatz Walldürn as a backdrop
The venue is the Schlossplatz Walldürn — the central square in front of the 18th-century Walldürn Castle. The historic backdrop of sandstone facades and baroque townhouses forms the ideal stage for the festival concept. At long white-laid tables, with white candles, white cloth napkins, and white table decorations, a special atmosphere is created — somewhere between a wedding, a gala dinner, and a summer picnic.
What you bring, what you get
The concept is clear: You come dressed completely in white — from head to toe, no accent in another color, which is the visual appeal of the whole event. You bring your own three-course meal, your own white wine (tip: a light Riesling or Müller-Thurgau from nearby Bauland), your own dishes, and cutlery. The entrance ticket for €12 includes a welcome glass of sparkling wine and water. The tables are decorated and prepared — guests take their seats at free spots or reserve a row of tables for their group in advance.
Atmospheric and entertaining
The program is described as "entertaining and engaging" — the Tourist Information announces a varied accompanying program for 2026, without interfering with the guests' culinary self-presentation. Atmospheric music, small show interludes, and pleasant choreography turn the private picnic into a communal festival experience. The atmosphere is sophisticated, but not stiff — upscale elegance with a touch of summer lightness.
Walldürn — Pilgrimage site in Bauland
Walldürn is located in the Neckar-Odenwald district in Baden-Württemberg, in the so-called Bauland region between the Odenwald forest and the Bauland plateau. The town with its approximately 11,300 inhabitants is primarily known as a Catholic pilgrimage site: St. George's Basilica houses the famous "Holy Blood" pilgrimage and attracts tens of thousands of pilgrims annually. In addition, Walldürn is home to several Auerbach industrial history museums and an active club scene. The Sommerfest in Weiß provides a welcome contrast to the town's otherwise classically religious identity — a modern accent in the traditional festival calendar.
Sommerfest in Weiß — edition 2026
The Sommerfest in Weiß 2026 will take place on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the Schlossplatz Walldürn. The elegant open-air summer festival follows the concept of the French "Dîner en Blanc" — all guests are dressed completely in white, sit at white-decorated tables, and enjoy their own three-course meal with white wine.
Admission: €12 per person, includes a welcome glass of sparkling wine and water. Everyone brings their own food, wine, dishes, and cutlery. The organizer is the Walldürn Tourist Information.
Programme Sommerfest in Weiß 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026 — Schlossplatz Walldürn
7:00 PM — Start
- Guests dressed entirely in white arrive at the Schlossplatz
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine for each guest
- Taking seats at the white-laid tables
- Start of the three-course meal (brought by the guests themselves)
In the program
- Atmospheric music and accompanying program
- Small show interludes
- Atmospheric lighting with candles and fairy lights
- Water service by the Tourist Information
10:00 PM — End of festival
Concept rules
- Dress code: completely white — from head to toe, no other color accents
- Bring: Three-course meal, white wine, own dishes and cutlery, own seat cushion if desired
- Included in the ticket: Welcome glass of sparkling wine, water, decorated table row
- Table reservations for groups possible via the Tourist Information
Food tips (typical three-course menus for "Dîner en Blanc"):
- Appetizer: Caprese salad, bruschetta, fish tartare, summer soup (cold)
- Main course: Poultry or fish fillet (prepared in white sauce), couscous salad, quiche, poultry fricassee
- Dessert: Mascarpone cream, white chocolate mousse, Pavlova, summer fruit sorbet
Specific program changes or detailed information will be published by the Walldürn Tourist Information at wallduern.de.
Highlights Sommerfest in Weiß 2026
- Elegant open-air summer festival in the French "Dîner en Blanc" style
- Schlossplatz Walldürn as a historic backdrop
- Completely white clothing mandatory
- Three-course meal and white wine brought by the guest
- €12 admission with sparkling wine and water included
Prices Sommerfest in Weiß 2026
Ticket: €12 per person. Included in the price: welcome glass of sparkling wine, water, seat at the decorated table. Everyone brings their own food, wine, dishes, and cutlery. Tickets available from Walldürn Tourist Information (Emily Müssig, Tel. 06282 67-104, [email protected]).
Practical information — Sommerfest in Weiß
Getting there
Walldürn is located in the Neckar-Odenwald district. By car: A81 exit Osterburken, then B27 to Walldürn. By train: Neckartal line (Heidelberg–Würzburg), Walldürn stop. Parking in the city center or at the train station.
Tickets
Tickets are available from the Walldürn Tourist Information (Emily Müssig, Tel. 06282 67-104, [email protected]) and online via the city's website. Price: €12 — includes a welcome glass of sparkling wine and water. You bring your own food and wine.
Good to know
Dress code: completely white — head to toe. Bring your own three-course meal, white wine, dishes, and cutlery. Table reservations for groups are possible via the Tourist Information. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved indoors; details on the website. Current program information at wallduern.de.
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Where it takes place Sommerfest in Weiß
Schlossplatz Walldürn
Schlossplatz Walldürn, 74731 Walldürn