Sommernachtsweinfest Wetzlar

Wine under the Chestnut Tree

Schillerplatz is one of Wetzlar's most beautiful small squares. An old, mighty chestnut tree provides shade here during the warmest weeks of high summer — and it is precisely under its canopy that Stadt-Marketing Wetzlar e.V. sets up its Sommernachtsweinfest every year at the end of July. In 2026, it will be the 22nd edition.

Rheinhessen Vintners in the Central Hesse Metropolis

Wetzlar itself is not located in a wine-growing region. That's precisely the charm of the festival: Five Rheinhessen vintners travel from the southern growing region between Mainz, Worms, and Bingen to present their white, rosé, and red wines. In addition, there are stands from Wetzlar's twin towns — Colchester (Great Britain), Avignon (France), and Siena (Italy) — each offering wines from their respective regions and small specialties.

Culinary Delights from the Region

The wines are accompanied by regional dishes, cheeses, snacks, and afternoon coffee. Those who only know Schillerplatz during the week for coffee will now experience it as Wetzlar's high-summer living room.

The Festival Glass — A Collector's Item Included

As with many Central Hesse wine festivals, there is a dedicated festival glass with the Sommernachtsweinfest logo. It costs a few euros as a deposit, can be refilled at any stand, and can be taken home as a souvenir at the end.

Wetzlar on the Lahn

The Goethe town of Wetzlar in the Lahn-Dill district is a half-timbered town with an impressive cathedral, a picturesque old town by the river, and a great Goethe tradition (keyword: "The Sorrows of Young Werther"). Anyone who wants to combine wine, a summer evening, and a city backdrop with real historical flair will find it here.