Weinfest der Mittelmosel

An Institution on the Middle Moselle

For decades, the Weinfest der Mittelmosel has been the central meeting point of the region at the end of summer. It always takes place on the first full weekend in September, lasts from Thursday to Monday, and combines village traditions, international guests, wine culture, and grand celebrations in a single program.

The venue is the historic old town of Bernkastel with its famous market square and half-timbered houses, as well as the Moselle riverbank on the Kues side. Both parts of the town are connected by the bridge and become a single festive space during the festival.

Program Highlights

The festival program follows a proven structure: On Thursday evening, the "Moselblümchen-Abend" (Moselle Blossom Evening) takes place, where the Moselle Blossom Wine Princess and the new vintage are presented. Friday and Saturday are dedicated to music, wine service, and festivities in the old town – with the grand fireworks display over the Moselle on Saturday evening as a visual highlight. Sunday is the day of the grand parade through Bernkastel and Kues with over 100 groups, floats, regional wine royalty, and music clubs. Monday concludes the festival in a relaxed atmosphere.

Wine Route Through Around 20 Municipalities

A special feature of the festival is the "Weinroute der Mittelmosel" (Middle Moselle Wine Route): Around 20 Middle Moselle municipalities between Lieser, Brauneberg, Mülheim, Veldenz, Burgen, Wintrich, Kesten, Monzel, and Bernkastel-Kues participate in a joint event route. Visitors can attend vineyard festivals, hikes, and wine tastings in the villages, thus experiencing the entire wine-growing region.

First Time in 2026: Guided Wine Hike

A new addition to the 2026 edition is the guided wine hike, which takes place on September 4th and 5th. It leads visitors in several stages through the steep slopes of the Middle Moselle, combining hiking, wine tasting, and explanations of the region's wine-growing history.