Name: Fränkisches Sommernachtsmärchen Michelau 2026
Start: 2026-08-21T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-22T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Weinberge Prüßberg

Sommernachtsmärchen Michelau

About Sommernachtsmärchen Michelau

On August 21 and 22, 2026, the Michelau-Altmannsdorf winegrowers' association invites you to the Fränkisches Sommernachtsmärchen in the vineyards above the Prüßberg district. For two evenings, the vineyard transforms into an idyllic setting: Franconian wines from our own vineyards, live music under the open sky, a torchlight hike with wine tasting, and a cozy evening drink (Dämmerschoppen) with a view over the hills of the Steigerwald. A date for lovers of Franconian wine, drawing its charm from the unusual backdrop – tables and stalls directly among the vines.

Dates 21 Aug — 22 Aug 2026

Venue Michelau i.Steigerwald (09678)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Sommernachtsmärchen Michelau — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Fränkisches Sommernachtsmärchen will take place on August 21 and 22 in the vineyards above the Prüßberg district of Michelau. Both evenings will feature live music under the open sky, Franconian wines from our own vineyards, a torchlight hike with wine tasting, and a cozy evening drink (Dämmerschoppen). Organized by the Michelau-Altmannsdorf winegrowers' association. Free admission.

In 2026, the Michelau-Altmannsdorf winegrowers' association once again invites you to its vineyards above Prüßberg. For two evenings, Franconian wine culture, summer nights, and live music combine to create one of the most beautiful dates on the Steigerwald wine calendar.

The program includes Franconian wines by the glass (Schoppen) or in Bocksbeutel bottles, accompanied by snacks (Brotzeit) and small warm dishes from the region. A guided torchlight hike with wine tasting leads through the evening vineyards, after which the evening concludes with live music during the Dämmerschoppen as torches illuminate the vines.

Highlights Sommernachtsmärchen Michelau 2026

Two evenings of wine festival in the middle of the Steigerwald vineyards, Franconian wines from the vintner, torchlight hike with wine tasting, live music, and Dämmerschoppen.

Programme Sommernachtsmärchen Michelau 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026 — Opening Evening

From late afternoon — Opening of the wine bar in the Prüßberg vineyards
Franconian wines from our own vineyards (Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus, etc.)
Snacks (Brotzeit), small warm dishes from the region
Evening: Live music under the open sky
At dusk: Torchlight hike with wine tasting through the vineyards
Followed by a cozy Dämmerschoppen

Saturday, August 22, 2026 — Main Evening

Program analogous to the previous evening with a second live music act
Wine bar, torchlight hike with wine tasting, Dämmerschoppen until late at night
Exact band names will be announced by the winegrowers' association in summer 2026

Prices Sommernachtsmärchen Michelau 2026

Free admission. Wine sales at usual vintner prices, snacks and dishes available on site. Cash recommended, as not all stalls accept card payments.

Practical information

Practical information — Sommernachtsmärchen Michelau

Getting There

By car via the A3 (Wiesentheid exit), continue on the Staatsstraße to Michelau im Steigerwald, then to the Prüßberg district. Parking is available near the village, then walk to the vineyards (short uphill climb). Sturdy footwear recommended due to vineyard paths.

Admission

Free admission to the event in the vineyards. Wine sales at usual market prices directly from the vintner, snacks and small dishes available on site. Cash recommended.

When to Arrive

The best atmosphere is from late afternoon into dusk. Pack a blanket or light jacket for the evening. Usually ends after midnight. In case of rain, inquire about the contingency plan at the winegrowers' association.

Wine Festival in the Middle of the Vineyard

The Fränkisches Sommernachtsmärchen is one of the most atmospheric wine festivals in the Franconian Steigerwald. Instead of being held in the village center, it takes place directly in the vineyards above Michelau im Steigerwald – specifically in the vineyard area above the Prüßberg district. The organizer is the Weinbauverein Michelau-Altmannsdorf, which has cultivated this format for years, directly combining Franconian wine culture and summer nights.

Franconian Wines from Our Own Vineyards

The focus is on Michelau wines – Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus, and other grape varieties that grow on the sun-drenched slopes of the Steigerwald. They are served directly among the vines, often as open wine in a Bocksbeutel bottle or by the glass (Schoppen). Accompanied by Franconian snacks (Brotzeit) and small warm dishes from the region.

Live Music, Torchlight Hike, and Evening Drink

Both evenings feature live music under the open sky, along with classic elements of a Franconian wine festival: a guided torchlight hike with wine tasting through the evening vineyards, followed by a cozy Dämmerschoppen (evening drink) with a view over the gentle hilly landscape. When the sun disappears behind the vines, torches illuminate the vineyard – hence the name Sommernachtsmärchen (Summer Night's Fairytale).

Michelau im Steigerwald

Michelau im Steigerwald is located in the Schweinfurt district in Franconian Lower Franconia (Bavaria) and belongs to the Franconian wine region. The municipality consists of five districts, including Altmannsdorf, Prüßberg, Hundelshausen, Neuhausen, and Sudrach. It is situated in the middle of the Steigerwald Nature Park, one of Franconia's most beautiful wine landscapes. Visitors to the Sommernachtsmärchen can use the days before or after for hikes through the nature park, wine tastings at surrounding wineries, and excursions to Iphofen, Volkach, or Schweinfurt.