Ahrweiler Wine Weeks

Tradition and Grandeur Combined

The Ahrweiler Wine Weeks are among the largest wine festivals on the Ahr and, at the same time, among the oldest. Unlike the compact village wine festivals in the region, they are spread over two September weekends and fill the market square within the medieval city walls of Ahrweiler. This setting – half-timbered facades, four city gates, and the curved town hall – makes the festival a special experience.

Program and Stage Concept

A stage program ensures a lively atmosphere on all six festival days. Bands from the Rhineland and the Eifel, cover bands, and acoustic acts alternate. The stands of the Ahr vintners line the market square; there are seating areas at central points, with the stage as the vibrant hub in between.

Spätburgunder in Late Summer

In September, the Ahr vintners present their current vintages, coinciding with the start of the grape harvest on the steep slopes along the Ahr. Spätburgunder, Frühburgunder, Portugieser, and sparkling wines are the focus, complemented by Riesling, Weissburgunder, and Grauburgunder. For many guests, the combination of a warm late summer day and a glass of Spätburgunder under the open sky is one of the defining moments of enjoyment in the region.

Reusable Cup System

The Ahrweiler Wine Weeks consistently use a reusable cup system: a deposit is paid upon the first purchase, and the cup can be exchanged or returned at any station. This avoids significant amounts of disposable waste and is part of the festival's commitment to organizing resource-conserving festival operations.