Wine Festival at Kloster Himmelthal

The Wine Festival at Kloster Himmelthal 2026 will be celebrated on the last weekend of July in the historic monastery courtyard of the monastery founded in 1232 near Elsenfeld. For four evenings, the Rücker vintners will serve fine Franconian wines; the old walls offer a wonderful atmosphere even on hot summer days. In addition, there will be a diverse culinary offering, from cheese cubes to vintner's bread and specialties from the festival caterers. Live bands will play on each of the four evenings – local and nationally known groups with cover songs and their own compositions. When the sun disappears behind the monastery walls, the stage area transforms into a large dance floor. The detailed program will be published in due course.

Last weekend of July 2026 (four evenings)

• Serving of fine Rücker Franconian wines in the historic monastery courtyard
• Culinary offerings: Cheese cubes, vintner's bread, festival catering specialties
• Live bands every evening (local and nationally known)
• Stage area becomes a dance floor in the evening

• Historic monastery courtyard from 1232 as a festival backdrop
• Fine Rücker Franconian wines
• Live bands on all four evenings
• Dance floor in front of the stage at sunset
• Churfranken wine culture in Miltenberg district

Getting There

Kloster Himmelthal is located near Elsenfeld in the Miltenberg district of Lower Franconia, accessible via the B469 and regional roads in the Spessart-Mainland. Parking is available in the vicinity of the monastery.

Admission

Admission to the monastery courtyard is free; wines, food, and drinks are sold on-site.

Tip

The festival takes place on the last weekend of July (four evenings). The historic monastery courtyard provides shade even on hot days – ideal for balmy summer evenings with live music.