Traditional Winegrowers' Festival Braubach

Braubach, a small town with just under 2,800 inhabitants on the right bank of the Rhine, is primarily known for Marksburg Castle – one of Germany's most famous castles, the only hilltop castle on the Middle Rhine never to be destroyed, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to the German Castles Association. However, Braubach is also an important wine-growing town on the Middle Rhine: on the steep slopes around the town, Riesling and Pinot Noir are predominantly grown, often in meticulously maintained steep vineyards with characteristic mineral slate soils.

The Traditional Winegrowers' Festival is celebrating a historic anniversary in 2026: it is turning 100 years old. This makes it one of the oldest continuously held winegrowers' festivals on the Middle Rhine. The Rhine Gardens directly by the water offer an impressive backdrop – with views of the Rhine and, looking up, of the mighty Marksburg Castle towering over the town.

The 2026 program takes full advantage of the extended weekend around German Unity Day (October 3rd falls on a Saturday, giving many visitors a long day of celebration):

• Friday, October 2nd, from 6 PM: Festival opening with the band Revolution Breakdown
• Saturday, October 3rd (German Unity Day), from 3 PM: The Wine Fountain opens – the central trademark of the festival with free wine service at the fountain. In the evening, the Torchlight Procession with the Wine Queen and Bacchus will wind through Braubach – a picturesque spectacle that combines tradition, folklore, and World Heritage atmosphere
• Sunday, October 4th, and Monday, October 5th: Continuation with wine service from vintners, catering, musical program, and family activities

Food and drinks will be provided by regional wines from Braubach vintners and neighboring Middle Rhine wineries, complemented by specialties from the Hunsrück and Rhineland-Palatinate regions. Free admission.