Weinhöfefest Thörnich

Courtyard Format Instead of Festival Tent

The Weinhöfefest differs from the classic Mosel wine festival with its decentralized format: Instead of a central stage, the Thörnich vintners open their courtyards and cellars, where they serve their wines and offer specialties. Visitors shuttle between the stations, meet the vintners in a relaxed atmosphere, and experience Mosel Riesling at its place of origin. The format is family-friendly, yet sophisticated for interested wine drinkers.

Thörnich on the Middle Mosel

Thörnich is located between Trittenheim and Klüsserath, nestled in the Middle Mosel region with its steep slate slopes. The village's Rieslings benefit from pronounced minerality and elegance. With the Weinhöfefest, the Thörnich vintners present their current harvest and use the early autumn September weekend as a showcase.

Three Days of Festival in September

The weekend of September 6th to 8th, 2026, spans three festival days. Friday evening features the first courtyard openings for a relaxed start. Saturday is the main festival day with full participation and usually live music in the courtyards. Sunday rounds off the event with a "Frühschoppen" (morning pint) and winding down. The character is significantly more relaxed than at large wine festivals – no festival tent atmosphere, but courtyard hopping.

Mosel Riesling and Regional Accompaniments

Riesling dominates the glass, complemented by sparkling wines, white, and Spätburgunder. Culinary, the courtyards offer regional classics: Flammkuchen, Mosel specialties, cheese, and sausage variations. The format suits the changing Mosel wine scene, where smaller, curated experiences are becoming increasingly important than the large folk festivals.