WeinZeit at the Badehaus Bad Meinberg

Bad Meinberg — Lippe Spa Town with Wine Culture

Bad Meinberg, a district of Horn-Bad Meinberg in the Lippe region, has been a spa town for centuries. Famous for its moor baths, brine springs, and scenic Kurpark — located at the foot of the Teutoburg Forest — the spa town attracts thousands of visitors annually. WeinZeit was launched years ago to establish a social spring event alongside the spa season. It quickly became a fixed date in the Lippe event calendar.

New in 2026 — Relocation to the Badehaus

A premiere: in 2026, WeinZeit will take place for the first time not in the Kurpark, but directly at the Badehaus, Wällenweg 50. Background: The original location in the park was abandoned for logistical and CO₂ reasons — generator power, heating of the pavilions, and traffic load in the sensitive Kurpark were difficult to justify in the long term. A citizens' initiative of committed residents and exhibitors has saved the format and moved it to the new location — at the Badehaus with its fixed infrastructure (electricity, sanitary facilities, connectivity), it is much more sustainably positioned.

Wine and Culinary Delights

The focus is on selected wines — wineries from Germany (Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Baden, Mosel) as well as selected European producers present Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder, Silvaner, and Cuvées. Alongside them, culinary specialties: Flammkuchen, regional sausages, Lippe specialties like Pickert, cheese stands, and sweet temptations. The atmosphere is focused on enjoyment — tasting rather than mass consumption.

Live Music and Atmosphere

Over the four days, several live acts will perform — acoustic trios, jazz combos, singer-songwriters — creating a relaxed soundscape that invites you to linger. The Badehaus itself — a historic spa building — provides the setting, and the area in front is designed with standing tables, pavilions, and fairy lights.

Opening Hours 2026

WeinZeit is open for four days: Thursday, May 14, from 12 PM to 2 PM (opening brunch), Friday, May 15, from 5 PM to 12 AM, Saturday, May 16, from 2 PM to 12 AM, and Sunday, May 17, from 11 AM to 6 PM. Free admission — payment is made directly at the wine and food stands.

Bad Meinberg in May — The Season

In mid-May, Bad Meinberg is in full bloom — the Teutoburg Forest is green, and the spa promenade smells of lilac. Before or after the wine festival, a walk to the Wallotts-Anlage, a visit to the Externsteine (15 minutes by car), or a stage on the Hermannsweg trail is worthwhile. Bad Meinberg is easily accessible by train (Detmold–Altenbeken–Bad Meinberg) and car (A 33 exit Bielefeld-Sennestadt).