Name: Weinköste Neumünster 2026
Start: 2026-09-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-12T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Teichuferanlagen Neumünster

Weinköste

About Weinköste

The Weinköste in Neumünster is one of Schleswig-Holstein's largest wine festivals: for four days, the pondside grounds in the city center transform into a wine mile featuring over 60 wines from German growing regions and selected international areas. Around 15 vintners and wine merchants present their assortments, complemented by regional culinary delights, live music, and a late-summer meeting point for wine lovers from across the country. The Weinköste opens on a Wednesday afternoon and runs until Saturday night. Free admission — you only pay for what you drink and eat.

Dates 09 Sep — 12 Sep 2026

Venue Neumünster (01004)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Weinköste — edition 2026

The 2026 Weinköste will take place from September 9th to 12th at the Teichuferanlagen in Neumünster. Over 60 wines from German and international regions, around 15 vintners and wine merchants, regional culinary delights, and live music. Wed & Thu 5 PM–10 PM, Fri & Sat 4 PM–12 AM. Free admission.

From September 9th to 12th, 2026, Citymanagement Neumünster will once again transform the Teichuferanlagen in the city center into a wine mile. Four days of wine tasting with over 60 wines from German growing regions — from Mosel and Rheingau to Pfalz and Baden, and even Franconia — as well as selected international regions. Around 15 vintners and wine merchants will be at their pavilions, personally explaining their wines, terroirs, and vintages.

Highlights Weinköste 2026

Over 60 wines from German and international growing regions, around 15 vintners with direct contact, live music by the pond, free admission.

Programme Weinköste 2026

Program Weinköste September 9–12, 2026

Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM — Opening of the Weinköste
Thursday, September 10th, 2026, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM — After-work format
Friday, September 11th, 2026, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM — Extended summer wine evening
Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM — Main market day with live music and closing
Exhibitors — around 15 vintners and merchants from German and international growing regions
Culinary Delights — cheese, antipasti, tarte flambée, sweet and savory dishes
Live Music on the Teichufer stage

Details and exhibitor list at city-nms.de/unsere-events/weinkoeste.html.

Prices Weinköste 2026

Free admission. Tastings and food at the daily prices set by the stands.

Practical information

Practical information — Weinköste

Getting There

By train: Neumünster station (ICE stop), 10-minute walk to the Teichuferanlagen. By car via the A7 (exit Neumünster-Süd or Neumünster-Mitte), parking garages in the city center.

Admission

Free admission. Tastings and food at the stands at daily prices.

On-site

Standing tables and seating by the pond. Shelter provided by pavilions in case of rain.

Neumünster — an independent city in the heart of Holstein

Neumünster is an independent city with around 80,000 inhabitants in the center of the state of Schleswig-Holstein, located about halfway between Hamburg and Kiel. The city is a transportation hub, a shopping magnet for a wide surrounding area, and home to numerous city center events. The Citymanagement Neumünster organizes several city festivals annually — the Weinköste is one of its most successful formats.

Wine by the Pond

The venue is the small green area of the Teichuferanlagen (pondside grounds) right in the city center — an unusually green patch of the city amidst the business district, which transforms into a wine mile for four days. Its compact location between Großflecken and the pedestrian zone makes the market a daytime meeting point for commuters, city strollers, and wine lovers.

Program and Assortment

Over 60 wines from German growing regions and selected international areas
Around 15 vintners and wine merchants — from established family wineries like Weingut Ochs, Weingut Kiefer, or Weingut Albert Schwaab to smaller wine cellars
Regional culinary delights — cheese, antipasti, tarte flambée, bratwurst, and sweet specialties
Live music on a small stage at the pondside grounds
Pavilion setup along the pond's edge

Opening Hours and Atmosphere

The Weinköste opens on Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 PM and runs until 10:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday — more of a classic after-work event. On Friday and Saturday, the market extends until midnight, becoming a summer wine gathering with a more festive atmosphere. The free admission makes the market an accessible meeting point for a broad audience.