Weinfest Heiligenhafen

Wine from Rheinhessen, Baltic Sea Atmosphere

The concept of the Weinfest Heiligenhafen has remained unchanged for over three decades: winemakers from Rheinhessen — Germany's largest and most diverse wine-growing region — come to the historic market square of the Baltic seaside town and serve their wines at table stands. For four days, the market square transforms into a small wine fair with tastings, advice, direct sales, and live music.

30th Anniversary 2026

With its 30th edition in 2026, the Weinfest Heiligenhafen reaches a remarkable milestone. Organizer Heiligenhafen Touristik has continuously nurtured and expanded the event since 1996 — proof that the concept (Rheinhessen + Baltic seaside town) is sustainable in the long term.

Music and Atmosphere

Accompanying the wine service, a band plays on the market square every evening. Regular guest is the party band MAMALOO, which has become a fixture of the Heiligenhafen wine festival. The atmosphere is familial — many visitors return year after year, with their regular glasses and their favorite winemakers.

Heiligenhafen — Baltic Seaside Resort and Port Town

Heiligenhafen is located on the eastern edge of the Wagrien peninsula, in the district of Ostholstein (Schleswig-Holstein), opposite the island of Fehmarn. With around 9,200 inhabitants, the town is a compact Baltic seaside resort with a historic town center, a marina, a harbor promenade, and the famous Seebrücke Heiligenhafen (Germany's longest active pier at 435 m). The market square, with its medieval town church and half-timbered houses, forms the historic heart of the town — the ideal setting for a wine festival with a North German patina.