Event Details
Welcome to the Ortenauer Wine Festival Offenburg 2026
The Ortenauer Wine Festival is one of the largest and most celebrated Baden wine festivals and celebrates its 67th edition in Offenburg in 2026. From Friday, 25 September to Monday, 28 September 2026, the wine city of Offenburg invites all wine lovers into its city centre. Entry is free on all four days.
Highlights
- 67th edition of one of Baden's most important wine festivals
- Around 26 renowned wine producers from the Ortenau region present their wines
- Wines and sparkling wines of all varieties, vineyards and quality levels
- Live music with approximately 24 bands and ensembles
- Street artists and open-air stage programme on Sunday
- Children's programme in the Vinzentiusgarten on Sunday
- Free entry on all four days
- Special buses from surrounding towns on Friday and Saturday
Program and Opening Hours
The festival runs over four days in Offenburg city centre. Opening hours vary by day. Friday starts at 6:00 PM and continues into the night. Saturday opens from 1:00 PM. Sunday also starts at 1:00 PM and features the big open-air stage day between the wine stands and the Vinzentiusgarten, with street artists, live music and children's activities making it the highlight of the festival weekend. Monday offers a relaxed closing atmosphere from 5:00 PM.
Wine from the Ortenau Region
The leading wine producers of the Ortenau present an extensive selection of wines and sparkling wines covering all varieties, vineyards and quality grades. There is no better place in the region to discover the outstanding Ortenau wines in a relaxed outdoor setting, with the chance to talk directly with the winemakers. The festival is widely regarded as one of the finest introductions to Baden wine culture.
Getting There by Bus
Special shuttle buses operate from surrounding towns on Friday and Saturday, serving the wine festival directly. Timetables for the Südwestbus routes B, C, D, E and F as well as SWEG services are available as PDF downloads on the official festival website. Visitors arriving by car are advised to park on the outskirts and walk or take public transport into the city centre.
Visitor Tips
- The festival is held throughout Offenburg city centre; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Special buses from surrounding towns run on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Arrive early at weekends as the festival draws large crowds.
- Book accommodation in Offenburg several weeks in advance.
- Plan your visit around Sunday for the best open-air experience, ideal for families and wine lovers alike.
