Weingartner Weinwandertag — Music & Wine
Wine hike on Katzenberg and Kirchberg with tasting stations and brass band concert at Rathausplatz
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Weingartner Weinwandertag — Wine, Hiking, and Brass Music
The Weingartner Weinwandertag is one of the most charming Baden wine events marking the transition from summer to autumn. Annually on the first Sunday in September (2026 = September 6), the municipality of Weingarten (Baden) opens its vineyards on Katzenberg and Kirchberg for an open wine hike. The organizer is the Musikverein Weingarten (Baden) e.V. — which simultaneously organizes and finances the most important club activity of the year with this event.
Wine Hike with Tasting Stations
The wine hike covers 4 to 6 km through the vineyards on Katzenberg and Kirchberg — gentle ups and downs of the Baden Kraichgau vineyards. Along the route, several tasting stands are set up: local vintners from Weingarten and the surrounding Kraichgau region (Bauerhaus Weingarten, Weingut Bossert, Weingut Lay, among others) offer their wines for tasting. Classic Weingarten varietals: Müller-Thurgau, Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder. Four different hiking trails are offered by the music club — GPX and Komoot files are available for free download. There is no fixed start time; hikers can decide when to start (typically between 10 AM and 2 PM).
Brass Band Concert at Rathausplatz
While the hikers are out in the vineyards, the Musikverein Weingarten (Baden) plays an all-day brass music concert at Rathausplatz. The hike also ends here — many hikers conclude the day with a refreshment stop at Rathausplatz. The music club alternates annually between two program formats:
- Summer Night Concert: classic brass music concert (even years)
- Große Hitparade: open-air cover band with current pop and Schlager hits (odd years)
2026 is the year of the Hitparade — a popular format with a lively atmosphere.
Weingarten (Baden) — the Kraichgau Wine Village
Weingarten (Baden) (approx. 10,500 inhabitants, Karlsruhe district, AGS 08215) is not to be confused with Weingarten in Upper Swabia. The Baden Weingarten is located in the western Kraichgau, about 15 km northeast of Karlsruhe. The village is part of the Badische Weinstraße (Baden Wine Route) and is one of the northernmost wine-growing locations in Baden. The vineyards on Katzenberg and Kirchberg are among the most beautiful panoramic viewpoints in the Kraichgau hills — with good visibility, the view extends to the Palatinate.
Music & Wine Weingarten — edition 2026
Weinwandertag September 6, 2026
The 2026 edition falls on the first Sunday in September — the traditional choice of the Weingarten music club members. The weekend also serves as the music club's most important revenue event, coordinating all logistics: trail marking, wine tasting stations, catering at Rathausplatz, and the music program.
The year 2026 is a Hitparade year — a cover format with current pop and Schlager hits, which traditionally attracts a mixed audience (hikers with champagne glasses and families with children).
Programme Music & Wine Weingarten 2026
Program September 6, 2026
- All day: Wine hike — individual start from late morning
- Hiking trails: 4 different routes, 4–6 km, GPX and Komoot for download
- Wine tasting stations in the vineyards with local vintners
- Wines: Müller-Thurgau, Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
- Rathausplatz: All-day Musikverein concert “Große Hitparade” (alternating with Summer Night Concert)
- Catering: Baden specialties — Flammkuchen, Bratwurst, Schwartemagen, cake, wine, beer
- Family activities at Rathausplatz
Highlights Music & Wine Weingarten 2026
- All-day wine hike on Katzenberg and Kirchberg
- Several wine tasting stations from local vintners in the vineyards
- 4 hiking trails with GPX and Komoot files (download)
- Musikverein Weingarten (Baden) plays Hitparade program at Rathausplatz
- Catering with Baden specialties
- Free entry
Prices Music & Wine Weingarten 2026
Free admission to the hike and the Musikverein concert. Wine at tasting stations at tasting prices (typically €1–3 per glass). Food and wine at Rathausplatz at market prices. Proceeds go to the Musikverein Weingarten.
Practical information — Music & Wine Weingarten
Getting There
Train: Weingarten (Baden) station (Karlsruhe–Bruchsal line), 10 minutes' walk to Rathausplatz.
Car: A5 exit Karlsruhe-Nord, then L562. Parking around the town center.
Program September 6, 2026
- All day: Wine hike on Katzenberg and Kirchberg with tasting stations
- Individual start: typically between 10 AM and 2 PM
- Rathausplatz: All-day music club concert (2026 = Große Hitparade)
- 4 different hiking trails (GPX and Komoot for download)
- Refreshments with Baden specialties and Weingarten wines
Admission
Free admission to the hike and the concert. Wine, food, and tasting cups at club and vintner prices.
Tip
Come early — the tasting stands are open from late morning to early evening; it can get crowded at peak times (lunch/afternoon). Four routes offer a choice between short family tours and longer hiking experiences.
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Where it takes place Music & Wine Weingarten
Rathausplatz Weingarten und Weinberge Katzenberg/Kirchberg
Rathausplatz, 76356 Weingarten (Baden)