Wine festival on the Moselle in Bernkastel again from September 4 to 8, 2025.
In the town of Bernkastel-Kues, the 5 days around the first Sunday in September are something very special every year. This is when one of the most beautiful wine festivals on the Moselle takes place - the Middle Moselle Wine Festival.
The highlights of the five-day wine festival include the coronation of the Mosella, the delightful wine route, the lively carnival, the colorful fireworks and the traditional wine festival parade with countless floats and foot groups. An extensive supporting program with Moselblümchen-meets-Winzerkittel evening, live music and wine tasting evening round off the whole event.
The wine festival in Bernkastel-Kues is a firm favorite for wine connoisseurs from all over the world. Countless visitors come to the Moselle town over the five days of the wine festival, making it one of the largest wine festivals on the entire Moselle.
Moselle flower meets winegrower's smock
At the Middle Moselle Wine Festival, the motto is: Women wear Moselle flowers and men dress appropriately in winegrowers' smocks! And all those who appear on the market square in Bernkastel on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. in this Moselle costume will receive a gift and a participation ticket for the later raffle! Countless Moselle flowers and winegrowers' costumes will then cavort on the market square, creating a fantastic picture against the backdrop of half-timbered houses. You shouldn't miss out on this.
Reception and coronation of the Mosella
From 8 p.m., the Friday of the wine festival has always been dominated by the Mosella, the wine queen of the town of Bernkastel-Kues. The historic market square in Bernkastel is then filled with hundreds of spectators when the Mosella arrives with her two princesses on a magnificent carriage. The town's associations, such as the Bernkasteler Bürgerwehr, the Landshut Knights, the medieval group and the music association, traditionally provide the appropriate musical backdrop. In addition, there are over 20 wine queens from numerous Moselle communities with twice as many wine princesses, who walk down the red carpet to the stage. The Bernkasteler Doctor, the cellar master of the Knight of Hunolstein and the herald with his companions, who proclaims the wine festival message, will also be there.
The current Mosella, Franka I, will be promoting the town, the region and the wine for two years. Her aim is to inspire wine lovers from other villages and towns to visit Bernkastel-Kues. She is supported by her wine princesses Luna and Giulia. Franka I., who has already had her first royal experience as wine princess, wants to approach her office with spontaneity and openness.
If you would like a signed autograph card of the Mosella, please order your personal card from our brochure mailing service.
Spectacular fireworks
The fireworks display on Saturday evening at 9 pm is the highlight of the wine festival, captivating young and old alike. For almost half an hour, bright colors, sparkling rain and impressive plays of light illuminate the dark night sky. Find a nice spot on the banks of the Moselle and watch the colorful spectacle in the night sky. Ideally with a glass of delicious Moselle wine in your hand.
Traditional parade
With countless groups from Germany and abroad, the parade winds its way through the old town, over the Moselle bridge to Kues from 2 pm on Sunday afternoon. The wine majesties from over 20 Moselle communities will also be there with their unique floats. Music societies and various foot groups such as Winzerkittel, Winzer anno dazumal and Moselblümchen complete the great parade. Find a spot along the route of the procession and watch the colorful hustle and bustle. Or if you would like to find out more about the individual communities with their floats and groups, listen to the presenters in Römerstraße, on the market square or on the bridgehead.
experience 300 meters of pleasure on the wine route
The 300-metre-long wine route is the heart of the Middle Moselle Wine Festival. Over 20 Moselle communities present their high-quality range of Riesling and other types of wine here over five days. Stroll from wine stall to wine stall in the various villages and enjoy the finest Moselle wines. The many food stalls also tempt you with their fragrant savory and sweet dishes. Tarte flambée, hearty grilled dishes, vegetable dishes, burgers, gyros, potato pancakes. There is something for every taste. But there is not only pleasure for the palate, but also for the ears on and along the wine route. Numerous music clubs and bands provide atmospheric music. So enjoy a few convivial hours with fine wine, delicious food and rousing music on the wine route and immerse yourself in the unforgettable atmosphere of the wine festival.
To kick off the wine festival on Thursday, the wine tasting evening takes place on the wine route from 5 pm. The wines at the wine stands can then be sampled in slightly smaller quantities (5 cl), allowing you to try a wide variety of wines in all their diversity.
Thrilling music acts on three stages and five music venues
For five days, every evening, atmospheric music acts on the three main stages ensure exuberance, dancing and simply a good mood. But there are not only top musical performances in the evenings. A wide variety of bands and music clubs also play throughout the day on the stages or music squares.
The program over the five days could not be more varied. From pop hits and brass band music to rock, pop and funk. So let yourself go, dance or sing along to the evergreens of yesterday and the hits of tomorrow.
Action at the fair - homemade products at the market
The fairground and market on the banks of the Moselle in Kues traditionally form the counterpart to the wine route on the opposite bank of the river. There's excitement and action on various rides for the more adventurous. There are also suitable offers for all those who like to take it easy. Of course, there are also delicious treats for the palate at the many food stalls.
While some experience the excitement and fun of the amusement park, others can discover all kinds of home-made products at the adjacent market - a nice alternative to the turbulent amusement park.
The official opening of the amusement park and market is always on Fridays on "FRIDAY 4 FREE". This is when free rides for the little ones are handed out at the "Breakdancer" ride.
Tuesday, the last day of the fairground, is family day at the amusement park. There will be reduced admission prices for the various attractions.
