Name: Weinleuchten Thüngersheim 2026
Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Location: terroir f »Wein & Mythologie« (Weinberge Thüngersheim)

Weinleuchten

About Weinleuchten

When lanterns and light installations cast a romantic glow over the vineyards above Thüngersheim at dusk, the Weinleuchten begins. At the terroir-f point 'Wine & Mythology' on Johannisberg, the Thüngersheim Winegrowers' Association invites you to a summer evening with around 40 Franconian wines, culinary delights, and DJ music under the open sky. The combination of an illuminated wine landscape, the mythological tale of Ariadne and Dionysus, and a sophisticated wine tasting makes the evening in Franconian wine country a special experience in the Würzburg district.

Dates 01 Aug — 01 Aug 2026

Venue Thüngersheim (09679)

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Edition 2026

Weinleuchten — edition 2026

The Weinleuchten Thüngersheim 2026 will take place on Saturday, August 1st, starting at 7 PM at the 'Wine & Mythology' terroir-f point on Johannisberg. Around 40 Franconian wines, culinary offerings, and DJ music invite you to a wine tasting in the vineyards illuminated by lanterns and lights.

The Weinleuchten Thüngersheim 2026 begins on Saturday, August 1st, from 7 PM at the 'Wine & Mythology' terroir-f point on Thüngersheim's Johannisberg.

At dusk, lanterns and light installations will bathe the vineyards in a romantic atmosphere. Around 40 wines will be available for tasting, along with culinary offerings and DJ music. The event is organized by the Thüngersheim Winegrowers' Association.

Highlights Weinleuchten 2026

Wine tasting with around 40 Franconian wines; illuminated vineyards with lanterns and light installations at the 'Wine & Mythology' terroir-f point; DJ music and culinary delights under the open sky; view over the Main valley from Johannisberg.

Programme Weinleuchten 2026

Saturday, August 1, 2026 — terroir f 'Wine & Mythology', Johannisberg Thüngersheim

from 7:00 PM — Admission and start of the wine tasting in the vineyards
Tasting of around 40 wines: from regional Franconian varieties to top vintages
at dusk: Illumination of the vineyards with lanterns and light installations
culinary offerings on site
DJ music at the 'Wine & Mythology' terroir-f point
accessible terroir-f site with the bronze sculpture of Ariadne and a view over the Main valley

Prices Weinleuchten 2026

Tickets via DIVINO Thüngersheim; prices will be announced by the Winegrowers' Association. Limited availability, advance booking recommended.

Practical information

Practical information — Weinleuchten

Getting There

Thüngersheim is located on the B27 north of Würzburg and is accessible via Thüngersheim train station (Würzburg–Gemünden line). The terroir-f point is on Johannisberg above the town; sturdy footwear is recommended.

Tickets

Tickets available through DIVINO Thüngersheim. Limited availability, advance booking recommended.

Tip

Pack warm clothing for the late evening in the vineyards.

An Evening of Lights in the Vineyards

The Weinleuchten Thüngersheim transforms the vineyards above the Main town of Thüngersheim into an atmospheric backdrop. At the terroir-f point 'Wine & Mythology' on Thüngersheim's Johannisberg, lanterns and light installations bathe guests and vineyards in a romantic atmosphere at dusk. The event is organized by the Thüngersheim Winegrowers' Association.

Wine and Mythology

The Thüngersheim terroir-f location is dedicated to the theme 'Wine & Mythology'. It tells the story of Ariadne, who helped Theseus out of the Minotaur's labyrinth with a red thread and was later taken as a wife by the wine god Dionysus – the first wine queen in history. A large bronze sculpture of the goddess Ariadne welcomes guests high above the Franconian landscape.

Open-Air Wine Tasting

The focus is on a wine tasting featuring around 40 wines – from regional varieties to top vintages. Culinary offerings and DJ music complement the experience. The sweeping view over the Main valley and the illuminated vines make the evening a special summer experience.

Thüngersheim in Franconian Wine Country

Thüngersheim is located on the Main River north of Würzburg in the Würzburg district of Bavaria and is one of Franconia's traditional wine-growing towns. The terroir-f point on Johannisberg is a popular destination all year round.