3. Erlebnissonntag zum Deutschen Weinlesefest

Wine specialties, Palatinate delicacies, and the joyful life of Neustadt - from September 25 to October 11, 2026, the German Wine Harvest Festival will once again be celebrated in Neustadt an der Weinstraße: At the “Haiselschern“, the welcoming Palatinate wine village consisting of rustic half-timbered houses, there is always a lively atmosphere with a wide selection of wines, Palatinate specialties, and live music on the program stage.

In the warm late summer, the nostalgic mirror palace “Bon Vivant” crowns the Hetzelplatz and becomes the hub of the w.i.n.e.FESTival. Cozy seating options in the separés, at the wine bars, or in the Mediterranean garden invite wine lovers to linger from October 2 to 11. Wine experiences of pleasure are made possible by an excellent selection of wines from Neustadt an der Weinstraße, its wine villages, from the Palatinate, German growing regions, and from European wine regions. Additionally, visitors can look forward to a colorful music program and other events such as the Young Winemakers’ Matinee on the experience Sunday. Experience Palatinate wines from traditional craftsmanship paired with creative spirit and innovation in the Mediterranean garden on Hetzelplatz. The visionaries behind these diverse wines highlight the unique richness of our local terroir.