Uelzen Wine Market

46th Wine Market — Tradition since the 1980s

The Uelzen Wine Market was established in the early 1980s and has been held annually without interruption ever since. 46 editions — that's an exceptional tradition for a North German wine market. This makes Uelzen the undisputed wine capital in the Lower Saxony region, an area not known for viticulture, but certainly for wine enjoyment.

Uelzen Kirchplatz — Historic Festival Backdrop

Uelzen's Kirchplatz is one of the most atmospheric squares in the Hanseatic city. Dominated by the Gothic St. Marienkirche, it forms a culturally and historically shaped setting for the wine market. The medieval church backdrop and the open tables with wines from various growing regions create a special atmosphere.

16 Days of Wine Market

The unusual duration of 16 days — from June 5th to 20th, 2026 — distinguishes the Uelzen Wine Market from other wine festivals. Three consecutive weekends and the weekdays in between offer visitors many opportunities to attend. Those who miss an evening can come another time. Those who have found a wine can taste it again. The extended format also makes the market attractive for travelers who are not tied to a specific weekend.

Winemakers from German Growing Regions

Winemakers from classic German wine regions — Rheingau, Pfalz, Mosel, Saale-Unstrut, Franken, Baden, Württemberg — present their assortments. European winemakers from Italy, France, Spain, and Austria are also often represented. Riesling, Spätburgunder, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, Lemberger, and other varieties will be presented.

Relaxed Summer Evening Atmosphere

The wine market is not a large-scale event, but an atmospheric one. Long summer evenings with warm lights, subdued background music, and the clinking of wine glasses on the long tables — that is the character of the Uelzen Wine Market. Those who take their time can visit several winemakers in one evening and compare their products.

Wine Glass with Deposit

As with most wine markets, visitors purchase a wine glass at the beginning — often printed with the individual market logo — and pay a small deposit. With this glass, they wander between the winemakers' stalls and have their glasses filled.