Name: Wein im Schlosshof Schwaigern 2026
Start: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schlosshof Schloss Neipperg

Wein im Schlosshof

About Wein im Schlosshof

On July 17 and 18, 2026, the romantic courtyard of Neipperg Castle in Schwaigern will transform into a summery wine tasting stage. From 6 PM to 11 PM, wines from the Graf Neipperg winery and the Heuchelberg Weingärtner (winegrowers' cooperative) will be served — a sophisticated atmosphere in the historic courtyard, illuminated by torches, with live music and regional specialties. One of the more intimate Württemberg wine events in the Heilbronn district.

Dates 17 Jul — 18 Jul 2026

Venue Schwaigern (08125)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Wein im Schlosshof — edition 2026

Wein im Schlosshof Schwaigern 2026 runs on July 17 and 18, 2026, from 6 PM to 11 PM in the Renaissance courtyard of Neipperg Castle. Tasting of wines from the Graf Neipperg winery and the Heuchelberg Weingärtner — Trollinger, Lemberger, Schwarzriesling, Riesling, Weißburgunder, plus regional food and summer live music. Intimate atmosphere in the torch-lit castle courtyard, free admission.

Program 2026 — Two Summer Evenings

The town of Schwaigern is organizing Wein im Schlosshof 2026 in its established format: two consecutive summer evenings in the courtyard of Neipperg Castle, each from 6 PM to 11 PM. The tasting stands of Heuchelberg Weingärtner and Graf Neipperg Winery are spread around the courtyard; tasting at the stand, bottle sales on-site.

Live music (typically singer-songwriter, jazz trio, or small ensemble) accompanies the summer evenings. Regional dishes — snack-style catering with sausage, cheese, and bread platters, Maultaschen, Flammkuchen — complete the offering. As dusk falls, the castle courtyard is showcased by subtle lighting; this creates one of the most atmospheric Württemberg wine events of the summer for Schwaigern.

Highlights Wein im Schlosshof 2026

Renaissance courtyard of Neipperg Castle as event backdrop
Wines from Graf Neipperg Winery (castle's own winery) and Heuchelberg Weingärtner
Württemberg classics: Trollinger, Lemberger, Schwarzriesling, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Live music on both evenings
Torch-lit courtyard with intimate atmosphere
Free admission

Programme Wein im Schlosshof 2026

Friday, July 17, 2026 — Neipperg Castle Courtyard

6:00 PM: Opening, tasting stands open — Graf Neipperg Winery, Heuchelberg Weingärtner
Live music in the courtyard
Regional food at the catering stands
Until 11:00 PM: cozy summer evening in the torch-lit castle courtyard

Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Neipperg Castle Courtyard

6:00 PM: Tasting stands open again
Live music in the courtyard, possibly a different ensemble
Regional food
Until 11:00 PM: second evening, winding down in the castle courtyard

Prices Wein im Schlosshof 2026

Free admission. Tasting glass available for a deposit at the entrance. Wine tasting 0.1 liters typically €2.00–€4.00 per variety, bottle sales at winery prices. Food at usual club/caterer prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Wein im Schlosshof

Getting There

Schwaigern is accessible via the A 6 motorway (Heilbronn–Mannheim, exit Bad Rappenau) and the L 1110. By train via the Kraichgaubahn (Karlsruhe–Heilbronn), Schwaigern station. A few minutes' walk from the station to the castle. Parking is available in the town center; traffic restrictions around the castle courtyard may apply on festival days.

Opening Hours

Friday, July 17, 2026, and Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 6 PM to 11 PM each day.

Admission

Free admission. Wine tasting and food are paid for individually. Tasting glasses are available for a deposit at the entrance.

Wine Courtyard in the Castle Courtyard

Schwaigern is located in the Heilbronn district in the state of Baden-Württemberg, in the heart of the Heuchelberg vineyards. The castle courtyard of Neipperg Castle, the ancestral seat of the Swabian noble family of the same name, opens its doors on two summer evenings a year for a summer wine event — Wein im Schlosshof. On July 17 and 18, 2026 (Friday and Saturday, 6 PM to 11 PM each day), the historic courtyard becomes a stage for wine enjoyment with the intimate atmosphere of a Renaissance castle.

The Wines — Graf Neipperg and Heuchelberg

The focus is on wines from two key players in the regional wine industry: the Graf Neipperg Winery, the castle's own winery with vineyards on the Heuchelberg slopes — known for typical Württemberg reds (Lemberger, Schwarzriesling, Trollinger) and for white wines like Riesling and Weißburgunder — and the Heuchelberg Weingärtner, the cooperative based in Schwaigern, which produces wines from the Heuchelberg communities. Tasting takes place in an open format at tasting stands; bottle sales are available on-site.

Castle Courtyard Atmosphere

The courtyard of Neipperg Castle — a 16th-century Renaissance castle with towers, arcades, and a fountain — forms one of the most unusual event backdrops in the Württemberg wine region. High tables and seating are spread around the courtyard, subtly lit in the evening, showcasing the castle architecture as dusk falls. Live music (typically singer-songwriter, jazz trio, or small ensemble) provides the acoustic accompaniment. The event deliberately does not have the character of a large wine village, but rather that of an evening of enjoyment with a clearly defined setting.

Schwaigern in the Heuchelberg Wine Region

Schwaigern, with about 11,500 inhabitants, is one of the most traditional Württemberg wine towns in the Heilbronn district. The town lies on the southern slope of the Heuchelberg, one of Württemberg's oldest wine-growing areas. Besides the Renaissance Neipperg Castle, the town parish church of St. Johannes with its late Gothic sculptures is worth seeing. Wein im Schlosshof complements the annual event program with an exclusive wine date that perfectly captures the region's identity — Württemberg wine in a historic setting.