Festival weekend planner
Fête du Vin Nouveau de Ribeauvillé — a 3-day weekend in Alsace
4–5 October. Ribeauvillé, France. 30 min from the airport.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Ribeauvillé
Land at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Fête du Vin Nouveau de Ribeauvillé
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Alsace
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Ribeauvillé
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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One winery worth a detour
Domaine Weinbach
A Capuchin monastery producing some of Alsace's finest Grand Cru wines, with intimate tastings in the historic cellars.
- Address
- 25 Route du Vin, 68240 Kaysersberg, France
- Appointment
- required
- Tasting price
- EUR 15 · Tasting of 6 wines in historic cellar
- Website
- Visit
Where to eat
Winstub Brenner
€€Colmar winstub (wine tavern) with traditional choucroute, baeckeoffe, and local Pinot Gris
Must try: Choucroute garnie (sauerkraut with charcuterie)
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- Nearest airport
- EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Festival site
- Visit official site
Insider tip
Arrive Saturday morning — the free wine fountain runs from midday until stocks run out, usually by early evening. The town's towers and medieval walls make for exceptional photography.
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