Name: Weinwandertag im Blütengrund 2026
Start: 2026-10-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-03T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Großjenaer Blütengrund – Naumburger Wein & Sekt Manufaktur

Weinwandertag Blütengrund

About Weinwandertag Blütengrund

On German Unity Day, in the midst of the golden Saale-Unstrut autumn, the vintners of Großjenaer Blütengrund open their usually private vineyards: The Weinwandertag (Wine Hiking Day) leads along a circular route of around 7 kilometers, past nine 'Straußwirtschaften' (seasonal wine taverns), farm shops, and sparkling wine manufactories – with views of the confluence of the Saale and Unstrut rivers. A highlight in the wine calendar of Europe's northernmost wine-growing region.

Dates 03 Oct — 03 Oct 2026

Venue Naumburg (Saale) (15084)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Weinwandertag Blütengrund — edition 2026

As every year, the Weinwandertag im Blütengrund takes place on German Unity Day – October 3, 2026, starting in the early afternoon. Nine wineries and 'Straußwirtschaften' open their courtyards along the 7 km circular route between Großjena and Naumburg. Two additional "small" tasting Sundays on October 10th and 17th complement the offer.

The 2026 dates are set: Main Weinwandertag on October 3rd, plus open Sundays on October 10th and 17th. Each station designs its program individually – with music, culinary specialties, and tastings of wine, sparkling wine, and cider. The starting point remains traditionally the Naumburger Wein & Sekt Manufaktur at Blütengrund 35. The vintners recommend sturdy footwear and bringing your own tasting glass.

Highlights Weinwandertag Blütengrund 2026

German Unity Day as the regular date – 7 km circular route through vineyards – Confluence of Saale and Unstrut – 9 normally closed farm stations open – Free admission

Programme Weinwandertag Blütengrund 2026

Saturday — October 3, 2026, Großjenaer Blütengrund

Morning — Opening of the stations, free start at the Naumburger Wein & Sekt Manufaktur (Blütengrund 35)
All day — 7 km circular route with tastings at 9 'Straußwirtschaften' and wineries along the Saale and Unstrut
At each station: Live music, culinary specialties of Saale-Unstrut cuisine, tasting of wine, sparkling wine, apple wine
Own pace – no competition, no time limit

Additional Dates 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026 — "Small" tasting Sunday
Saturday, October 17, 2026 — "Small" tasting Sunday

Prices Weinwandertag Blütengrund 2026

Admission to the hiking day is free. Tastings and food are payable individually at each station (cash recommended).

Practical information

Practical information — Weinwandertag Blütengrund

Getting There

By car: A9 (exit Naumburg/Bad Kösen) to Naumburg, then direction Großjena/Blütengrund. By train: Naumburg main station (ICE connection), then by taxi (approx. 8 minutes) or by bike to Blütengrund. Parking is available along the access road to Blütengrund – it can get crowded on German Unity Day, so arriving early is recommended.

Admission

The Weinwandertag itself is free to access. Tastings and food are paid for individually at each station. Recommendation: Bring cash – not every farm station accepts card payments.

Tip

For tastings, purchase multiple glass tokens (or a tasting glass) that can be carried from station to station.

Where Saale and Unstrut Meet

The Blütengrund, north of Naumburg, is a unique landscape: Here, the Unstrut flows into the Saale, and the steep southern slopes on both sides of the rivers have been vineyards for over a thousand years. With about 800 hectares of vineyards, Saale-Unstrut is the northernmost quality-defining wine-growing region in Europe and one of the most traditional in Germany. In the heart of this area, in Großjenaer Blütengrund (a district of Naumburg in the Burgenlandkreis district), the Weinwandertag takes place every year on October 3rd – German Unity Day.

A Circular Route, Nine Stations

The approximately 7-kilometer circular route starts at the Naumburger Wein & Sekt Manufaktur (Blütengrund 35) and leads through vineyards, orchards, and terraced slopes. At nine stations – all family wineries, cider distilleries, 'Straußwirtschaften', and farm shops, which are usually closed otherwise – you can taste regional wines, sparkling wines, apple wines, and small dishes from Saale-Unstrut cuisine. Each station designs its own program: live music here, dancing there, tastings, farm tours, cellar tours.

A Tradition in the Burgenlandkreis District

The date is traditional: The Weinwandertag always takes place on October 3rd – and on two further Sundays in October, the vintners open for a "small" format. In 2026, these will be October 10th and 17th. Those who plan their visit consciously can combine the hike with a visit to Naumburg Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a visit to the Kösen Memorial, or a night in the Saale-Unstrut region – one of Germany's most beautiful wine regions, located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

A Hike, Not a Race

The format is intentionally relaxed: there is no guided tour, no competition, no starting gun. Everyone walks at their own pace, tastes what they want, stops where they want, and returns home in the evening with a basket full of wine and impressions. Sturdy footwear is recommended – the paths through the vineyards are unpaved and sometimes steep.