The event highlights

Modisches Porträt zweier stilvoller Frauen in trendigen Jacken und Jeans, die im Freien posieren.

Saturday, 21 March 2026: Fashion Day - A day full of trends

Ansicht auf die Moselbrücke in Bernkastel-Kues in der Dämmerung

Friday, 27 March 2026: Late-night shopping until 9 p.m.

Saturday, 28 March 2026: Laser and light illumination

Ansicht auf einen Musiker mit Gitarre bei einem Live-Konzert in einem Restaurant.

Saturday, 28 March 2026: Music night

Das Schiff fährt moselaufwärts in Richtung der Kamera. Unter blauem Himmel ist die Stadt Bernkastel-Kues Kulisse, außerdem noch Weinberge und Wälder.

Sunday, 29 March 2026: Boat parade

Ansicht auf einen Jungen, der auf einem Kinderkarussell auf einem Pferd sitzt und lacht.

20. - 29.03.2026: Fairground on the banks of the Moselle between Tiefenbach and Alter Moselbahnhof. Small amusement park with colorful rides.

The event program

In addition to the highlight events, there will be a varied supporting program throughout the old town from 20 to 29 March. You can look forward to small events, special offers and atmospheric moments that will enhance your visit to Bernkastel-Kues. And the Bernkastel restaurateurs invite you to take a break, feast and enjoy!

The events on Friday, March 20, 2026
Event timeThe eventPlace
 Opening "Bernkastel-Kues blüht auf!"Bernkastel-Kues
 Opening of the fairground
Small amusement park with colorful rides
Moselle bank Bernkastel - between Tiefenbach and the old Moselle railway station
 Free sparkling wine with the breakfast buffet
With our daily breakfast buffet including all coffee specialties you will receive a free glass of our own Secco.
Price: 19€ per person
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12 - 5 p.mWine tasting menu 
We cordially invite you to try our wine tasting menu.
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12-5 p.mWine tasting with young wines in the historic wine cellar
In our historic wine cellar we will offer a wine tasting with young wines from the year 2025 accompanied by cheese cubes. The wine tasting will be served on a tasting board with explanations. The historic cellar can be visited on site.
Price: 15€ per person
Registration not required
Hinterm Deich 77, Bernkastel (cellar near our restaurant "Alt Bernkastel", Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel, approx. 15 m up Burgstraße in the alley behind the restaurant)
12-20 o'clockSchorles for tasting
During this time, our restaurant offers the Moselle specialty "Schorles", which is served to each guest as a tasting size before the meal as a greeting from the kitchen. In addition, there is a free glass of Riesling (0.1 l) from our vineyard for each person making a reservation.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel
19.3 - 8.45 p.mEvening tour of the old town with the night watchman
Accompany the night watchman Hans-Peter Kuhn on his evening tour and listen to stories of robbers, murderers and the transformation of Europe between 1783 and 1811. With halberd and lanterns, immerse yourself in a mysterious journey into times long past.
Participation fee: €10 per person - children up to 14 years free, group price €120
Registration required at hp.kuhn@komm-zur-mosel.eu
Starting point: Karlsbader Platz, Bernkastel
The events on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Event timeThe eventPlace
 Fashion Day - A day full of trends:City center Bernkastel-Kues
11 am - 1 pmFashion meets Deinhard's
We present the latest looks from the spring/summer collection at the fashion house on the Moselle bridge. Look forward to a personal atmosphere in the house - accompanied by a champagne stand of our cooperation partner Hotel Deinhard's.
 
Fashion house Stephan Hees, Bahnhofstraße 1, Kues
3 - 4 p.mFashion Meets Whisky
Whisky tasting in the Am Markt manor house. Discover the new collections and enjoy a special atmosphere in cooperation with Fine Spirits & Cigars by günnis.
Fashion house Stephan Hees,
Am Markt 1, Bernkastel
   
 Further events: 
 Free sparkling wine with the breakfast buffet
With our daily breakfast buffet including all coffee specialties you will receive a free glass of our own Secco.
Price: 19€ per person
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12.30 hrs, 14 hrs and 15.30 hrs1-hour Moselle cruise on the ship "MOSELPRINZESSIN"
Fare: adults € 14.00 - children up to 14 years free of charge
Reservation not necessary
Kolb Bros. passenger boat landing stage opposite the "Alter Moselbahnhof" station
12 - 5 p.mWine tasting with young wines in the historic wine cellar
In our historic wine cellar we will offer a wine tasting with young wines from the year 2025 accompanied by cheese cubes. The wine tasting will be served on a tasting board with explanations. The historic cellar can be visited on site.
Price: 15€ per person
Registration not required
Hinterm Deich 77, Bernkastel (cellar near our restaurant "Alt Bernkastel", Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel, approx. 15 m up Burgstraße in the alley behind the restaurant)
12-17 o'clockWine tasting menu 
We cordially invite you to try our wine tasting menu.
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12 - 8 p.mSchorles to try
During this time, our restaurant offers the Moselle specialty "Schorles", which is served to each guest as a tasting size before the meal as a greeting from the kitchen. In addition, there is a free glass of Riesling (0.1 l) from our vineyard for each person making a reservation.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel
   
17.30 hrsWine Gourmet Tour - Enjoyable evening with an individual tour of selected restaurants with accompanying wines from "Der Ring Mosel" winegrowers.Bernkastel town center and Landshut Castle
19.15 - 20.45 hrsEvening tour of the old town with the night watchman
Accompany the night watchman Hans-Peter Kuhn on his evening tour and listen to stories of robbers, murderers and the transformation of Europe between 1783 and 1811. With halberd and lanterns, immerse yourself in the mysterious journey into times long past.
Participation fee: €10 per person - children up to 14 years free, group price €120
Registration at hp.kuhn@komm-zur-mosel.eu
Starting point: Karlsbader Platz, Bernkastel
 Fairground
Small amusement park with colorful rides
Moselle bank Bernkastel - between Tiefenbach and the old Moselle railway station
The events on Sunday, March 22, 2026
Event timeThe eventPlace
 Sunday open for businessCity center Bernkastel-Kues
   
 Free sparkling wine with the breakfast buffet
With our daily breakfast buffet including all coffee specialties you will receive a free glass of our own Secco.
Price: 19€ per person
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12.30 hrs, 14 hrs and 15.30 hrs1-hour Moselle cruise on the ship "MOSELPRINZESSIN"
Fare: adults € 14.00 - children up to 14 years free of charge
Reservation not necessary
Kolb Bros. passenger boat landing stage opposite the "Alter Moselbahnhof" station
12 - 5 p.mWine tasting with young wines in the historic wine cellar
In our historic wine cellar we will offer a wine tasting with young wines from the year 2025 accompanied by cheese cubes. The wine tasting will be served on a tasting board with explanations. The historic cellar can be visited on site.
Price: 15€ per person
Registration not required
Hinterm Deich 77, Bernkastel (cellar near our restaurant "Alt Bernkastel", Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel, approx. 15 m up Burgstraße in the alley behind the restaurant)
12-17 o'clockWine tasting menu 
We cordially invite you to try our wine tasting menu.
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12 - 8 p.mSchorles to try
During this time, our restaurant offers the Moselle specialty "Schorles", which is served to every guest as a tasting size before the meal as a greeting from the kitchen. In addition, there is a free glass of Riesling (0.1 l) from our vineyard for each person making a reservation.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel
 Fairground
Small amusement park with colorful rides
Moselle bank Bernkastel - between Tiefenbach and the old Moselle railway station
The events on Monday, March 23, 2026
Event timeThe eventPlace
 Fairground
Small amusement park with colorful rides
Moselle bank Bernkastel - between Tiefenbach and the old Moselle railway station
 Free sparkling wine with the breakfast buffet
With our daily breakfast buffet including all coffee specialties you will receive a free glass of our own Secco.
Price: 19€ per person
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12-5 p.mWine tasting with young wines in the historic wine cellar
In our historic wine cellar we will offer a wine tasting with young wines from the year 2025 accompanied by cheese cubes. The wine tasting will be served on a tasting board with explanations. The historic cellar can be visited on site.
Price: 15€ per person
Registration not required
Hinterm Deich 77, Bernkastel (cellar near our restaurant "Alt Bernkastel", Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel, approx. 15 m up Burgstraße in the alley behind the restaurant)
12-20 o'clockSchorles for tasting
During this time, our restaurant offers the Moselle specialty "Schorles", which is served to each guest as a tasting size before the meal as a greeting from the kitchen. In addition, there is a free glass of Riesling (0.1 l) from our vineyard for each person making a reservation.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel
The events on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Event timeThe eventPlace
 Fairground
Small amusement park with colorful rides
Moselle bank Bernkastel - between Tiefenbach and the old Moselle railway station
 Free sparkling wine with the breakfast buffet
With our daily breakfast buffet including all coffee specialties you will receive a free glass of our own Secco.
Price: 19€ per person
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12-5 p.mWine tasting with young wines in the historic wine cellar
In our historic wine cellar we will offer a wine tasting with young wines from the year 2025 accompanied by cheese cubes. The wine tasting will be served on a tasting board with explanations. The historic cellar can be visited on site.
Price: 15€ per person
Registration not required
Hinterm Deich 77, Bernkastel (cellar near our restaurant "Alt Bernkastel", Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel, approx. 15 m up Burgstraße in the alley behind the restaurant)
12-20 o'clockSchorles for tasting
During this time, our restaurant offers the Moselle specialty "Schorles", which is served to each guest as a tasting size before the meal as a greeting from the kitchen. In addition, there is a free glass of Riesling (0.1 l) from our vineyard for each person making a reservation.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel
The events on Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Event timeThe eventPlace
 Fairground
Small amusement park with colorful rides
Moselle bank Bernkastel - between Tiefenbach and the old Moselle railway station
 Free sparkling wine with the breakfast buffet
With our daily breakfast buffet including all coffee specialties you will receive a free glass of our own Secco.
Price: 19€ per person
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12-5 p.mWine tasting with young wines in the historic wine cellar
In our historic wine cellar we will offer a wine tasting with young wines from the year 2025 accompanied by cheese cubes. The wine tasting will be served on a tasting board with explanations. The historic cellar can be visited on site.
Price: 15€ per person
Registration not required
Hinterm Deich 77, Bernkastel (cellar near our restaurant "Alt Bernkastel", Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel, approx. 15 m up Burgstraße in the alley behind the restaurant)
12-20 o'clockSchorles for tasting
During this time, our restaurant offers the Moselle specialty "Schorles", which is served to each guest as a tasting size before the meal as a greeting from the kitchen. In addition, there is a free glass of Riesling (0.1 l) from our vineyard for each person making a reservation.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel
The events on Thursday, March 26, 2026
Event timeThe eventPlace
 “Aufgeblüht & Aufgetischt”: 
6 p.m4-course menu with wine accompaniment
We offer a 4-course menu with wine accompaniment from our winery. The winemaker will comment on the wines on site. Start is at 6 pm with a glass of Secco.
Reservation and deposit required
Price: 85 € p.p.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel-Kues
   
 Further events: 
 Free sparkling wine with the breakfast buffet
With our daily breakfast buffet including all coffee specialties you will receive a free glass of our own Secco.
Price: 19€ per person
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12-5 p.mWine tasting with young wines in the historic wine cellar
In our historic wine cellar we will offer a wine tasting with young wines from the year 2025 accompanied by cheese cubes. The wine tasting will be served on a tasting board with explanations. The historic cellar can be visited on site.
Price: 15€ per person
Registration not required
Hinterm Deich 77, Bernkastel (cellar near our restaurant "Alt Bernkastel", Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel, approx. 15 m up Burgstraße in the alley behind the restaurant)
12-20 o'clockSchorles for tasting
During this time, our restaurant offers the Moselle specialty "Schorles", which is served to each guest as a tasting size before the meal as a greeting from the kitchen. In addition, there is a free glass of Riesling (0.1 l) from our vineyard for each person making a reservation.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel
 Fairground
Small amusement park with colorful rides
Moselle bank Bernkastel - between Tiefenbach and the old Moselle railway station
The events on Friday, March 27, 2026
Event timeThe eventPlace
 Late-Night-ShoppingCity center Bernkastel-Kues
from 3 pmSpring fashion. Pleasure in a glass. When spring makes a toast. 
A special gourmet highlight awaits you at the fashion store on the Moselle bridge.
Experience the new spring ranges and enjoy the unique atmosphere on the terrace right next to the fashion store - with a glass of wine if you like.
The event will take place on the event terrace (to the left of the main entrance).
 
Stephan Hees fashion store, Bahnhofstraße 1, Kues
 Free sparkling wine with the breakfast buffet
With our daily breakfast buffet including all coffee specialties you will receive a free glass of our own Secco.
Price: 19€ per person
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12-5 p.mWine tasting with young wines in the historic wine cellar
In our historic wine cellar we will offer a wine tasting with young wines from the year 2025 accompanied by cheese cubes. The wine tasting will be served on a tasting board with explanations. The historic cellar can be visited on site.
Price: 15€ per person
Registration not required
Hinterm Deich 77, Bernkastel (cellar near our restaurant "Alt Bernkastel", Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel, approx. 15 m up Burgstraße in the alley behind the restaurant)
12-17 o'clockWine tasting menu 
We cordially invite you to try our wine tasting menu.
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12 - 8 p.mSchorles to try
During this time, our restaurant offers the Moselle specialty "Schorles", which is served to every guest as a tasting size before the meal as a greeting from the kitchen. In addition, there is a free glass of Riesling (0.1 l) from our vineyard for each person making a reservation.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel
   
19.3 - 8.45 p.mEvening tour of the old town with the night watchman
Accompany the night watchman Hans-Peter Kuhn on his evening tour and listen to stories of robbers, murderers and the transformation of Europe between 1783 and 1811. With halberd and lanterns, immerse yourself in the mysterious journey into times long past.
Participation fee: €10 per person - children up to 14 years free, group price €120
Registration at hp.kuhn@komm-zur-mosel.eu
Starting point: Karlsbader Platz, Bernkastel
 Fairground
Small amusement park with colorful rides
Moselle bank Bernkastel - between Tiefenbach and the old Moselle railway station
The events on Saturday, March 28, 2026
Event timeThe eventPlace
12.30 hrs, 14 hrs and 15.30 hrs1-hour Moselle round trips on the "MOSELPRINZESSIN" boat
Fare: adults € 14.00 - children up to 14 years free of charge
Reservation not necessary
Jetty of the passenger boat company Gebr. Kolb opposite the "Alter Moselbahnhof"
from 4 p.mAfter hours: fashion meets music
The fashion house becomes a music location: after-hours vibes, spring looks and live music in a special atmosphere.
The event will take place on the event terrace (to the left of the main entrance).
Stephan Hees fashion store, Bahnhofstraße 1, Kues
 Laser and light illuminationFrom the Moselle bridge onto the Moselle and vineyards of Bernkastel
 Music nightBernkastel-Kues town center
7 pmPanorama cruise with DJ 
Admission: 19.00 hrs - Departure 19.45 hrs - Arrival 21.45 hrs
Ticket price: Adults 20,00 € - Children 6 - 14 years 10,00 €
Reservation not necessary
Jetty of the passenger shipping company Gebr. Kolb opposite "Alter Moselbahnhof"
19.15 - 20.45 hrsEvening tour of the old town with the night watchman
Accompany the night watchman Hans-Peter Kuhn on his evening tour and listen to stories of robbers, murderers and the transformation of Europe between 1783 and 1811. With halberd and lanterns, immerse yourself in the mysterious journey into times long past.
Participation fee: €10 per person - children up to 14 years free, group price €120
Registration at hp.kuhn@komm-zur-mosel.eu
Starting point: Karlsbader Platz, Bernkastel
12-5 p.mWine tasting card 
We cordially invite you to try our wine tasting menu.
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12-5 p.mWine tasting with young wines in the historic wine cellar
In our historic wine cellar we will offer a wine tasting with young wines from the year 2025 accompanied by cheese cubes. The wine tasting will be served on a tasting board with explanations. The historic cellar can be visited on site.
Price: 15€ per person
Registration not required
Hinterm Deich 77, Bernkastel (cellar near our restaurant "Alt Bernkastel", Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel, approx. 15 m up Burgstraße in the alley behind the restaurant)
12-20 o'clockSchorles for tasting
During this time, our restaurant offers the Moselle specialty "Schorles", which is served to each guest as a tasting size before the meal as a greeting from the kitchen. In addition, there is a free glass of Riesling (0.1 l) from our vineyard for each person making a reservation.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel
 Free sparkling wine with the breakfast buffet
With our daily breakfast buffet including all coffee specialties you will receive a free glass of our own Secco.
Price: 19€ per person
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
 Fairground
Small amusement park with colorful rides
Moselle bank Bernkastel - between Tiefenbach and the old Moselle train station

The events on Sunday, March 29, 2026

Event timeThe eventPlace
 Family day
varied day for young and old
Bernkastel-Kues town center
 Boat paradeMoselle banks of Bernkastel-Kues
12.30 hrs, 14 hrs and 15.30 hrs1-hour Moselle cruise on the "MOSELPRINZESSIN" ship
Fare: adults € 14.00 - children up to 14 years free of charge
Reservation not necessary
Kolb Bros. passenger boat landing stage opposite the "Alter Moselbahnhof" station
 Free sparkling wine with the breakfast buffet
With our daily breakfast buffet including all coffee specialties you will receive a free glass of our own Secco.
Price: 19€ per person
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12-5 p.mWine tasting with young wines in the historic wine cellar
In our historic wine cellar we will offer a wine tasting with young wines from the year 2025 accompanied by cheese cubes. The wine tasting will be served on a tasting board with explanations. The historic cellar can be visited on site.
Price: 15€ per person
Registration not required
Hinterm Deich 77, Bernkastel (cellar near our restaurant "Alt Bernkastel", Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel, approx. 15 m up Burgstraße in the alley behind the restaurant)
12-17 o'clockWine tasting menu 
We cordially invite you to try our wine tasting menu.
Bistro and wine lounge Mosinto, Am Markt 2, Bernkastel
12 - 8 p.mSchorles to try
During this time, our restaurant offers the Moselle specialty "Schorles", which is served to every guest as a tasting size before the meal as a greeting from the kitchen. In addition, there is a free glass of Riesling (0.1 l) from our vineyard for each person making a reservation.
Restaurant Alt Bernkastel,
Burgstraße 81, Bernkastel
10 amTheater hike
"Murderous steep slope" by the crime trio of the Nikolaus-von-Kues grammar school. 15 kilometers with special locations as well as lunch, drinks and a glass of wine and parking ticket included.
In and around Bernkastel-Kues
 Fairground
Small amusement park with colorful rides
Moselle bank Bernkastel - between Tiefenbach and the old Moselle railway station

Our tip: Wine gourmet tour and theater hike

🍷🍽️ Wine gourmet tour

The wine gourmet tour in Bernkastel-Kues offers an enjoyable evening with excellent wines, fine cuisine and the historic flair of the old town. After a welcome sparkling wine, participants embark on an individual tour of five selected restaurants. Two winegrowers from "Der Ring Mosel" will present their wines and matching dishes will be served.

Experience an enjoyable combination of wine, culinary delights and a walk through the town - including a transfer to Landshut Castle.

🎭🚶‍♀️ Theater hike

The "Mörderischer Steilhang" theater hike leads around 15 kilometers through the region and combines a crime story in German from Nikolaus-von-Kues-Gymnasium with a hiking route. Crimes are staged at special locations and solved by the crime trio NGK. On the way, there is a lunch snack with drinks and a glass of sparkling wine as well as a parking ticket included. 

Special offer for guests of the Hotel Sankt Maximilian
Open vaulted cellar for our house guests

20-29.3.2026, daily at 4 pm

We invite our hotel guests to get to know our historic vaulted cellar!
We open the doors of our cellar and invite you to get to know it with a glass of wine.
Only for direct bookings and stays of two nights or more.
Registration required.

Contact us:
Hotel Sankt Maximilian
Saarallee 12
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
www.maximilian-bernkastel.de

Your contacts around "Bernkastel-Kues blüht auf!"

Elena Hilger
Events & Projects I Cultural Office

Fon 06531 961956
e.hilger(at)bernkastel.de

Yvonne Moser
Events & Projects I Cultural Office

Fon 06531 961957
y.moser(at)bernkastel.de

Bianca Waters
Press & Public Relations of the City of Bernkastel-Kues I Cultural Office

Fon 06531 96196
b.waters(at)bernkastel.de

Michael Denzer
Head of Cultural Office

Fon 06531 9707750
m.denzer(at)bernkastel.de