Wine enthusiasts can expect a plethora of wine-related experiences during Rhine Wine Week 2025 in Wiesbaden.
The Rheingau Wine Week 2025 is set to take place in Wiesbaden's city centre from August 8th to 17th. This vibrant event promises a week-long celebration of Rheingau wines, offering visitors a chance to taste local varieties, participate in events, and immerse themselves in the region's rich wine heritage.
Schedule and Highlights
The festival runs daily from August 8 to August 17, 2025. Typical wine week hours suggest that tastings and sales might occur mostly in the afternoons to early evenings. However, exact hours for the Weinwoche should be confirmed locally.
The event features tastings of Rheingau’s notable wines, including Riesling and red varieties such as Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder). It is a focal point for enjoying and learning about Rheingau wines, including those from renowned local producers.
Additional Information
The Rheingau Wine Week is a key summer event in Wiesbaden, attracting both locals and tourists eager to sample regional specialties and participate in related festivities. Nearby related wine and cultural events in the region for summer 2025 include the Lindenfest in Geisenheim (July 18–21) and an Open Campus event at Hochschule Geisenheim University at the end of August.
Visitors can also engage in wine tours and tastings in the Rheingau region, such as half-day wine tours starting from Wiesbaden or Mainz, featuring tastings at boutique and historic wineries, often accompanied by scenic views and expert guides. For those interested in a broader experience, castle tours along the Middle Rhine Valley with combined wine tastings can be booked (though these are separate from the Wiesbaden event proper).
Practical Information
- Two new wineries, Weingut Woii from Geisenheim and Weingut Preis from Hochheim am Main, will be represented in 2025.
- A deposit system for reusable bottles will be in place during the event.
- A guided tasting tour led by former Rheingau Wine Queen Katharina Höfling will be available on August 15th. Tickets for the guided tasting tour are limited.
- The music program will end at 10 pm each day. Live music will be provided by 50 bands on three stages during the event.
- The ESWE event ticket can be exchanged daily for a glass of wine at a partner winery.
- The official Wine Week glass is made of lightweight glass and features the Museum Wiesbaden motif. It costs €3.
- Public transportation users can benefit from the ESWE event ticket, subsidized by the city.
- Two guarded "bicycle cloakrooms" will be provided for those traveling by bike.
- Childcare will be available at the Market Church House during the two festival weekends. The cost for childcare on Saturdays is €6 per hour, and on Sundays it is free thanks to the support of the WICM.
- No plastic tableware will be used during the event.
- For the first time, an awareness team from Moja e.V. will be present on the two Friday and Saturday evenings to ensure a safe and respectful environment.
For the most accurate and updated details on the Rheingau Wine Week schedule, special events during the festival, and participation options, checking local tourism websites or the official Rheingau event pages closer to the event date is advisable.
Enjoy a diverse food-and-drink experience during the Rheingau Wine Week, with local specialties and wine tastings available throughout the festival. After the wine tasting, explore the region's lifestyle and home-and-garden charm by joining wine tours and castle tours that offer scenic views and expert guides.
