Name: Strahlunger Meile 2026
Start: 2026-06-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsmitte mit historischen Weinkellern

Strahlunger Meile

About Strahlunger Meile

In Strahlungen, a village of 1,200 inhabitants in the Rhön-Grabfeld district of Lower Franconia, the village center transforms into a mile of indulgence for one weekend every two years. Three historic wine cellars open their doors for wine tastings, complemented by beer stands, Franconian delicacies, a craft market, and live music on several stages. Organized by the Strahlungen association ring – meaning all local clubs and associations work together. Free admission. The 6th edition in 2026 coincides with the 10th anniversary of the village community.

Dates 13 Jun — 14 Jun 2026

Venue Strahlungen (09673)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Strahlunger Meile — edition 2026

The 6th Strahlunger Meile will take place on June 13 and 14, 2026. Opening on Saturday at 2:30 PM with District Administrator Sonja Rahm. Three historic wine cellars, Franconian catering, a craft market, and live music will characterize the weekend. Sunday from 10:30 AM with Weißwurstfrühstück (white sausage breakfast). Free admission.

Strahlunger Meile 2026 — 10 Years of Village Community

The 6th edition of the Strahlunger Meile coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Strahlungen village community – reason enough for a larger edition than usual. The theme: »Beer, Wine & Indulgence«.

What Visitors Can Expect

Three historic wine cellars with tastings of selected Franconian wines
Mile of Indulgence with Franconian delicacies and regional specialties
Cocktail bar and café with homemade cakes
Craft market with pottery, felt, and blacksmith work
Live stages with Mark, Luckys GOOD STUFF Duo, 2_nextdoor, and Schmetz
Children's area with carousel and mini excavators

Highlights Strahlunger Meile 2026

Opening with District Administrator Sonja Rahm and festive parade on Saturday afternoon
Live Acts: Mark, Luckys GOOD STUFF Duo, 2_nextdoor, Schmetz
Three historic wine cellars open
Weißwurstfrühstück on Sunday
Craft market throughout the village center

Programme Strahlunger Meile 2026

Schedule 2026 (as of official organizer website)

Saturday, June 13

2:30 PM — Beer tapping and festive opening with District Administrator Sonja Rahm
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM — Mile of Indulgence with craft market open
4:30 PM — Festive parade through the main street
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM — Children's area (carousel and mini excavators)
Evening — Live music with Mark and Luckys GOOD STUFF Duo

Sunday, June 14

10:30 AM to 1:00 PM — Weißwurstfrühstück (white sausage breakfast)
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM — Children's program
Afternoon — Performances by regional bands (2_nextdoor, Schmetz)
8:00 PM — End of the Strahlunger Meile

Source: official program strahlunger-meile.de.

Prices Strahlunger Meile 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and wine tastings are paid for on-site with consumption tokens or cash.

Practical information

Practical information — Strahlunger Meile

Getting There

Take the A71 to the Bad Neustadt/Saale exit, then a few kilometers to Strahlungen. Parking is available on the outskirts of the village. Easily accessible by bike via the cycle paths towards the Rhön.

Admission

Free admission. Consumption tokens can be purchased on-site at the cash desks. Cash preferred.

Accommodation

Vacation apartments in Strahlungen itself, as well as hotels in Bad Neustadt an der Saale (8 km away).

Village Community as Organizer

The Strahlunger Meile is a prime example of a festival supported by the entire village: organized by the Strahlungen association ring, a coalition of all local clubs (fire department, sports, music, church, gardening, and heritage associations). Each association manages a stand or a program item, with proceeds benefiting the village community. 2026 marks the 6th edition – and simultaneously the 10th birthday of the village community.

Strahlungen and Rhön Viticulture

Strahlungen is located on the edge of the Bavarian Rhön in the Rhön-Grabfeld district (state of Bavaria), a few kilometers from Bad Neustadt an der Saale. The region was historically characterized by small-scale farming and viticulture – to this day, three historic wine cellars can be found in the village center, which are only opened for special occasions like the Meile. This very piece of cultural history is the heart of the festival.

What's on Offer

Three historic wine cellars: Tastings of selected Franconian wines
Mile of Indulgence: Beer stands, roast chicken, sausages, Franconian roast pork
Craft Market: regional potters, blacksmiths, basket weavers, felt artists
Cocktail Bar: evening program
Children's Area: Carousel, mini excavators, activity stand
Live Music: several bands and duos on rotating stages
White Sausage Breakfast: Sunday tradition to kick things off

Atmosphere

In the evening, the village center is atmospherically illuminated – the old sandstone walls, the wine cellars, and the village church create a backdrop that is rarely found even in the larger towns of Lower Franconia. Sales are conducted with village-typical tokens, and admission is free.