Weinfest Heiligenhafen
Four days of Rheinhessen on the Baltic coast — winemakers, live music, and historic old town scenery
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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.
Weinfest Heiligenhafen — edition 2026
30th Edition — Anniversary Wine Festival
With the anniversary edition in 2026, the Weinfest Heiligenhafen celebrates its 30th anniversary. Organizer Heiligenhafen Touristik has chosen the proven lineup of previous years for the anniversary: Rheinhessen winemakers at the historic market square, culinary accompaniments, and live music on all four evenings.
Wines from Rheinhessen
The focus is on the winemakers from Rheinhessen, who serve and sell their wines directly at their stands. The range includes classic Rheinhessen varieties: Riesling, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, Dornfelder. Many winemakers have been coming for years — the relationship between the regular Heiligenhafen audience and the Rheinhessen winemakers has grown.
MAMALOO and the Stage Program
Live music accompanies the wine festival on all four evenings from 5:00 PM onwards. The party band MAMALOO, which has become a fixture of the Heiligenhafen wine festival, will be performing, among others. The exact band program will be communicated via the Heiligenhafen Touristik website.
Programme Weinfest Heiligenhafen 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026 — Thursday, 30th (Opening)
- 12:00 PM–10:00 PM — Market square open, winemakers from Rheinhessen serving
- from 5:00 PM — Live music on the market square stage
Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026
- 12:00 PM–10:00 PM — Wine service and sales
- from 5:00 PM — Live music, including MAMALOO
Monday, August 3, 2026 — Closing
- 12:00 PM–8:00 PM — Wine service and sales, relaxed end of the festival
Highlights Weinfest Heiligenhafen 2026
- 30th anniversary of the wine festival
- Winemakers from Rheinhessen directly at their stands
- Live music with MAMALOO and other bands
- Historic market square of the Baltic seaside town
- Free admission
Prices Weinfest Heiligenhafen 2026
Free admission. Wine tasting and sales at the winemakers' stands are subject to charge.
Practical information — Weinfest Heiligenhafen
Getting There
By car: A1 Hamburg–Lübeck, then B207 towards Fehmarn, exit Heiligenhafen. Parking is signposted at the marina and on the outskirts of town. By train: Regular regional train connections Hamburg-Hauptbahnhof–Lübeck–Heiligenhafen (approx. 2.5 hours).
Admission
Admission to the market square is free. Wine tasting and sales at the winemakers' stands are subject to charge (typical consumption-based, no fixed-price ticket).
Opening Hours
Thursday to Saturday 12:00 PM–10:00 PM (with live music from 5:00 PM), Sunday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM.
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Where it takes place Weinfest Heiligenhafen
Marktplatz Heiligenhafen (historische Altstadt)
Marktplatz Heiligenhafen, 23774 Heiligenhafen