Taubertäler Weindorf in the Kurpark Bad Mergentheim 2026
Weindorf in the historic Kurpark — Wines from Württemberg and Baden, Tauberschwarz rarity
About Taubertäler Weindorf
A Wine Village in the Historic Kurpark
The Taubertäler Weindorf is one of the most charming wine festivals in the southern Tauber Valley. Over two days — Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, 2026 — the Kurpark Bad Mergentheim transforms into an open-air wine village featuring stalls, live music, and culinary delights. The event is hosted by the Kurverwaltung Bad Mergentheim as part of their year-round cultural program in the park.
Württemberg Meets Baden — A Diversity of Wines
Bad Mergentheim is located in the southern Tauber Valley, right on the border between the two major wine-growing regions of Württemberg and Baden. The wine village takes advantage of this unique location to present an exquisite selection of wines from both regions:
- White wines: Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Riesling, Pinot Blanc/Gris, Weissburgunder
- Red wines: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Dornfelder
- Regional rarity: Tauberschwarz — an ancient, nearly extinct grape variety cultivated exclusively in the Tauber Valley. It produces a light, fruity, and spicy red wine. This protected designation of origin has been replanted by a few dedicated winemakers.
Wines are served by the glass, with winemakers on hand to explain their craft directly at the stalls. It is a fantastic opportunity for wine lovers to explore the spectrum of Southern German wine culture in a single weekend.
Live Music and Atmosphere in the Kurpark
On both days, various bands provide musical highlights, typically featuring regional cover, jazz, and Schlager artists who accompany the wine with a relaxed summer soundtrack. The Kurpark Bad Mergentheim, with its avenues, fountains, pavilions, and mature trees, offers a charming backdrop that sets this wine village apart from typical tent festivals. You can sit in the shade or under the open sky, enjoy the music, and leisurely sample the region's wines.
200 Years of Healing Springs — Anniversary Year 2026
2026 is a special year for Bad Mergentheim: the city celebrates 200 years of healing springs (the first was discovered in 1826) and 100 years of spa status (granted in 1926). The 2026 Taubertäler Weindorf is part of this anniversary program and will be festively decorated, allowing you to experience a significant milestone in the city's history firsthand.
Bad Mergentheim — Spa Town in the Tauber Valley
Bad Mergentheim (Main-Tauber district, population approx. 24,000) is one of Baden-Württemberg's most important spa towns and home to the Deutschordensschloss, where the Teutonic Order held its headquarters for over 270 years. The healing springs (Karls-, Wilhelms-, Albert-, and Paulsquelle) provide mineral-rich water for drinking and bathing therapies. The Kurpark is the green heart of the city — a classically landscaped park with streams, pavilions, and an atmospheric blend of relaxation and elegance.
Taubertäler Weindorf — edition 2026
The 2026 Taubertäler Weindorf takes place on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM each day in the Kurpark Bad Mergentheim. Winemakers from the Tauber Valley will be pouring a selection of wines from Württemberg and Baden, including Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Dornfelder, and the rare Tauberschwarz. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Kurensemble Bad Mergentheim, along with THE UNIQUES (Friday) and “Miss Sophy & the Groove” (Saturday). The festival opens on Friday at 6:00 PM with the Tauber Valley Wine Queens. Admission is free. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the healing springs.
On Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, the Bad Mergentheim spa administration invites you to the Taubertäler Weindorf in the Kurpark, starting at 3:00 PM each day. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of the music pavilion, winemakers from the Tauber Valley will present a selection of fine wines, Secco, and sparkling wines. A varied musical program featuring the Kurensemble Bad Mergentheim, along with the bands THE UNIQUES and Miss Sophy & the Groove, will provide the perfect ambiance on both days. Admission is free.
Visitors can look forward to an exquisite selection of wines from the renowned Württemberg and Baden regions. White wines such as Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Riesling, and Pinot, as well as reds like Schwarzriesling, Pinot Noir, and Dornfelder, are waiting to be discovered. A special point of pride for the region is the rare and characterful Tauberschwarz grape variety.
This year's participants include Becksteiner Winzer eG, Weingärtner Markelsheim eG, Weingut Johann August Sack (Lauda), Weingut Benz GbR (Beckstein), Weingut Popp Ortega (Igersheim), Winzerhof Strebel (Beckstein), and Winzerhof Wille (Tauberbischofsheim-Dittwar). They all invite you to experience the unique wine culture of the Tauber Valley and chat directly with the producers.
A wide range of culinary delights will be available: Franconian bratwurst, currywurst, fries, Wagyu beef steaks, sweet and savory crepes, raclette specialties with baguette and potatoes, as well as pasta dishes, antipasti, and cheese cubes.
Live music on both days
On both days, the Kurensemble Bad Mergentheim will open the musical program with light entertainment from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. On Friday, August 7, the wine village will be ceremoniously opened at 6:00 PM by the Wine Princess of the Tauber Valley and other wine dignitaries. Following this, from approximately 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, THE UNIQUES will take the stage—an acoustic rock and pop cover band that reinterprets well-known hits with acoustic guitar, bass, piano, and cajon. On Saturday, August 8, the evening stage belongs to the band Miss Sophy & the Groove from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, offering a diverse mix of soul, pop, rock, and funk.
Programme Taubertäler Weindorf 2026
Friday, August 7, 2026
- From 3:00 PM: Opening of the wine village; Kurensemble Bad Mergentheim (3:00 PM–5:30 PM)
- 6:00 PM: Ceremonial opening by the Wine Princess of the Tauber Valley and other wine dignitaries
- Approx. 6:30 PM–10:30 PM: THE UNIQUES — Acoustic Rock and Pop (Unplugged)
Saturday, August 8, 2026
- From 3:00 PM: Kurensemble Bad Mergentheim (3:00 PM–5:30 PM)
- 6:00 PM–10:30 PM: Miss Sophy & the Groove — Soul, Pop, Rock, Funk
Wines
- Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Riesling
- Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
- Schwarzriesling, Spätburgunder, Dornfelder
- Tauberschwarz — regional rarity
2026 Jubilee
- 200 years of Bad Mergentheim healing springs (1826)
- 100 years of spa status (1926)
Highlights Taubertäler Weindorf 2026
- Two-day wine village in the historic Kurpark
- Wines from Württemberg and Baden
- Regional Tauberschwarz specialty
- Live music: Kurensemble, THE UNIQUES (Fri), “Miss Sophy & the Groove” (Sat)
- 200th anniversary of the healing springs
- Free admission
Prices Taubertäler Weindorf 2026
Admission is free. Wines are served by the glass; food and drinks are available at the stands at standard prices.
Practical information — Taubertäler Weindorf
Getting There
Train: Bad Mergentheim station (Crailsheim–Würzburg line), a 10-minute walk to the Kurpark.
Car: A 81 motorway, take the Tauberbischofsheim exit, then follow the B 290 / B 19. Parking is available on Lothar-Daiker-Strasse (Kurpark).
Address: Kurpark, Lothar-Daiker-Strasse 4, 97980 Bad Mergentheim.
Opening Hours
Friday and Saturday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Admission
Free admission. Wines are sold by the glass; food and drinks are available at standard prices.
Organizer
Kurverwaltung Bad Mergentheim. More information: visit.bad-mergentheim.de.
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Where it takes place Taubertäler Weindorf
Kurpark Bad Mergentheim
Lothar-Daiker-Straße 4, 97980 Bad Mergentheim