Looking for a wine festival near Kaiserslautern or Wiesbaden?
From May through July, Koblenz goes full grape mode — think after-work wine bars, tastings with a view, music by the Rhine, and even a boat cruise with a glass in hand.
At Really Grape, we help you find wine experiences that are easy to book, local to your area, and feel like something you’d actually want to do.
If you’re new to Germany or just want a laid-back way to dive into local wine culture — this one’s got your name on it.
From May 9 to July 12, the Koblenz Wine Festival highlights 10 featured wines from the Mosel, Mittelrhein, and Ahr regions with over a dozen events.
Expect music, tastings, riverside lounging, and plenty of Riesling.
Event Details
Where: Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz — an easy day trip from Kaiserslautern or Wiesbaden
When: May 9 to July 12, 2025
What to expect:
- 10 Festival Wines served across events (bring your €5 glass!)
- Wine tastings, music nights, DJ sets, and a floating wine cruise
- Family-friendly events, food stalls, and outdoor lounges
- Most events are free or low-cost and walkable in Koblenz
- Celebrate wines from Mosel, Ahr, and Mittelrhein
Festival Highlights
🥂 Opening Ceremony
📍 May 9 | Willi-Hörter-Platz
Mayor-led kickoff with live music + your first pour of all 10 festival wines.
🍷 Festival Wine Tasting
📍 May 10 | Willi-Hörter-Platz
Guided tasting with water, bread, and all 10 wines.
🎟 Includes VRM roundtrip train ticket (2nd class)
🌸 Spring Wine Tasting
📍 May 11 | Willi-Hörter-Platz
Try sparkling, red, and white wines poured by Koblenz winemakers.
✨ Blue Hour Pop-Up Wine Bar
📍 June 18–19 & July 10–11 | Rhein-Mosel-Halle Forecourt
After-work chill with lounge chairs, music, and open-air wine.
🎟 Free
🍇 Vinothek on Tour
📍 May 17–June 28 | Neighborhood pop-ups across Koblenz
Live music + 10 festival wines = a great Friday night out.
🎟 Free
🚢 Wine on the Water
📍 May 17 & June 28 | Gilles Passenger Shipping
Cruise the Rhine with wine tastings and river views.
🎟 Ticketed
🌿 Augusta Festival
📍 May 30 – June 1 | Kaiser-Augusta Gardens
A food, wine, and family-friendly fest in the historic Rhine gardens.
🎟 Free
🎶 Electronic Wine
📍 June 13–14 | Deutsches Eck
Wine meets beats at the Kaiser Monument — DJs, chill zones, and club vibes.
🎟 Free
👑 WineKaiserWein Award
📍 July 12 | Ufer-Bar at the Castle Steps
Vote for your favorite wine — then toast the winner at the closing party.
🎟 Free
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*Heads up: Check koblenz-touristik.de for full event info and ticket details before heading out.