Freiburger Weinfest (Freiburg Wine Festival) is an annual wine festival held in Freiburg, Germany. The event celebrates the region’s rich winemaking tradition with a wide selection of local wines from the surrounding Breisgau and Markgräflerland areas. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, live music, and traditional food, creating a lively atmosphere in the heart of the city. The festival features wine stalls, vineyard tours, and cultural performances. Freiburger Weinfest is a celebration of local culture, heritage, and the art of winemaking.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates: Thursday–Tuesday, 2–7 July 2026.
• Opening hours: Thu 17:00–24:00 · Fri/Sat 17:00–01:00 (last orders 00:30) · Sun–Tue 17:00–24:00. Official site.
• Opening ceremony: The newly crowned Badische Weinkönigin opens the festival on Thursday evening. See programme.
• Student night: Tue, 7 July — “Studi‑Tag” with a discount on a “Lieblingswein” at many stands (with valid student/trainee ID). Details.
LOCATION
• Where: Around the Münsterplatz in Freiburg’s Old Town (surrounding the cathedral).
• Open in Google Maps (Münsterplatz) · Site map / wine areas.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free entry to the festival area; no wristband required. FAQ.
• Weinfest glass: Buy the keepsake tasting glass at stands (3€); part of proceeds supports the Münster restoration. Bringing your own glass is allowed. Visitor information.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Payment & deposits: Not all stands accept cards—carry some cash. 1€ bottle deposit is refunded at stands. ATMs nearby on Kaiser‑Joseph‑Straße, Salzstraße and Kartoffelmarkt. Learn more.
• Facilities: Toilets at the Historisches Kaufhaus (south side) and Stadtbücherei (north side); one is a “Toilette für alle”. See locations.
• Water: The Georgsbrunnen on Münsterplatz provides tested drinking water—bring a refillable bottle. More info.
• Getting there: Tram to Bertoldsbrunnen, Europaplatz or Oberlinden, then a short walk. VAG timetables.
• Accessibility: Historic cobblestones may affect mobility; some areas have smoothed surfaces. Find city-wide accessibility info and parking guidance. Festival info · Freiburg für alle.
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