Name: Wine Festival at the Roman Winery 2026
Start: 2026-06-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Römerkelter Ungstein

About Wine Festival Römerkelter Ungstein

The Wine Festival at the Roman Winery is one of the most atmospheric summer wine festivals in the Mittelhaardt region. The venue is the reconstructed Roman winery (Kelteranlage) on the Weilberg in the Ungstein district of Bad Dürkheim — an archaeological site where wine was already being pressed in antiquity. Today, the Ungstein vintners open their stalls here and serve the full spectrum of their wines: dry Rieslings from the premier Weilberg site, lively Pinot Blancs, Rosé wines, and noble Palatinate Sekt. Framed by vines, old walls, and a wide view of the Rhine plain, the festival becomes a convivial summer evening between wine culture, history, and Palatinate lifestyle. Live music, regional specialties, and discussions with winemakers complement the program over several days.

Wine, History, and Summer on the Weilberg

Anyone climbing the narrow vineyard paths in Ungstein will stumble upon an extraordinary place amidst the vines: the reconstructed Roman winery (Römerkelter) on the Weilberg. Here, where Roman vintners pressed grapes about 1,700 years ago, today's generation of Ungstein wineries celebrates its summer wine festival. The backdrop of rubble stone walls, an ancient stone basin, and an endless sea of vines makes the festival a declaration of love for Palatinate wine tradition.

Palatinate Wine Enjoyment from the Weilberg

The focus is on wines from the Honigsäckel vineyard area and especially from the Weilberg itself, one of the best-known Riesling sites in the northern Mittelhaardt. The vintners serve dry Rieslings, fruity Pinot Blancs, Pinot Gris, and Rosé wines, as well as Palatinate Sekt made using the traditional bottle fermentation method. The offering is complemented by Schorlen (wine mixed with sparkling water), grape juice, and non-alcoholic alternatives. Guests can chat with the vintners and each other at long tables under the open sky — typically Palatinate, unpretentious, and heartfelt.

Palatinate Cuisine and Live Music

The wine tasting is accompanied by classic Palatinate dishes: Saumagen (pig's stomach) with sauerkraut, grilled sausages from a charcoal grill, liver dumplings, Flammkuchen (a type of flatbread pizza), Palatinate sausage salad, and vegetarian side dishes. In the evening, live music — usually acoustic and atmospheric — provides the right accompaniment to a glass of wine. Those who arrive earlier can visit the site in peace and learn more about the region's ancient viticulture history.

A Summer Classic in the Mittelhaardt

The Wine Festival at the Roman Winery is a fixed date in the Palatinate wine festival calendar. Those who experience it once usually come back: the expansive view, the warm summer evenings, the wines directly from the producer, and the familiar atmosphere make the event one of the most charming summer wine festivals between Bad Dürkheim and Kallstadt.

Wine Festival Römerkelter Ungstein — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Wine Festival at the Roman Winery will take place from Friday, June 26 to Monday, June 29, 2026. For four days, the Ungstein vintners will transform the historic winery on the Weilberg into a meeting point for wine lovers from across the Mittelhaardt region. The focus will be on wines from the Weilberg and surrounding sites, as well as Palatinate specialties enjoyed outdoors. The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring.

From June 26 to 29, 2026, the Ungstein vintners will open their stalls at the Römerkelter. Expect dry Rieslings from the Weilberg, Palatinate Sekt, fruity Pinot wines, and a varied selection of Palatinate specialties. The festival begins on Friday and Saturday in the late afternoon, and on Sunday from midday. Monday will round off the weekend with a relaxed conclusion.

The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: wine service by the Ungstein vintners, regional cuisine, live music in the evening, and free access to the Roman winery site.

Programme Wine Festival Römerkelter Ungstein 2026

2026 Program Overview

The detailed program will be announced shortly before the festival begins. Based on experience, the wine festival is structured as follows:

Friday, June 26, 2026 — Opening in the late afternoon, wine service, relaxed start with musical accompaniment.
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — Full festival operation from the late afternoon, live music in the evening, extended wine service.
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — "Frühschoppen" (morning pint/gathering) from midday, family program, opportunity to visit the Römerkelter, musical accompaniment.
Monday, June 29, 2026 — Festival conclusion in the late afternoon and evening, traditional "Kerwemontag" (fair Monday) character.

On all days, the Ungstein vintners will serve wines from the Weilberg, Honigsäckel, and Herrenberg sites. Specific program items, bands, and special events will be communicated via the Ungstein Weinwelt website and local notices.

Highlights Wine Festival Römerkelter Ungstein 2026

Wines directly from the producer from the premier Weilberg site
Historic ambiance in the reconstructed Roman winery
Panoramic view over the Rhine plain
Palatinate specialties and live music
Four days of festival from Friday to Monday

Prices Wine Festival Römerkelter Ungstein 2026

Admission is free. Wines, food, and drinks are paid for directly at the stalls, usually in cash.

Practical information — Wine Festival Römerkelter Ungstein

Getting There

The Römerkelter is located on the Weilberg hill above the Ungstein district of Bad Dürkheim. Travel via the B 271 (Deutsche Weinstraße), exit Ungstein. Parking is available in the village; the path to the Römerkelter leads on foot through the vineyards (approx. 10–15 minutes walk, sturdy footwear recommended).

Opening Hours

Usually from late afternoon on Friday to Sunday, and from midday on Sunday. The exact times will be communicated by the organizer in advance.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Wines, food, and drinks are paid for individually at the stalls — usually in cash.

Notes

The festival takes place largely outdoors; a jacket is recommended on cooler evenings. Access for guests with mobility impairments is difficult due to the location in the vineyards.

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