Festival weekend planner
Rüdesheimer Weinfest — Summer of Riesling — a 3-day weekend in Rheingau
15–18 August. Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany. 35 min from the airport.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Rüdesheim am Rhein
Land at Frankfurt (FRA) — 65 km, settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Rüdesheimer Weinfest — Summer of Riesling
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 Rheingau
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Rüdesheim am Rhein
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
Weingut Peter Jakob Kuhn
WTG pickRheingau's leading biodynamic producer — wild-fermented, terroir-driven Rieslings that challenge the region's classical conventions.
- Address
- Muhlstrasse 70, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
- Appointment
- by-arrangement
- Tasting price
- EUR 15 · Tasting of 6-7 wines
- Website
- Visit
Where to eat
Gutsausschank Schloss Johannisberg
€€Terrace wine tavern at Germany's most historic Riesling estate overlooking the Rhine
Must try: Handkäse mit Musik (fermented cheese with vinegar-onion dressing)
More dining picks in Rheingau →Practical
- Nearest airport
- Frankfurt (FRA) — 65 km
- Festival site
- Visit official site
Insider tip
Take the Rhine Gorge cable car to the Niederwald Monument at dusk — the view over the vineyards and the Rhine is one of the great German panoramas. Combine with the Rheingau Musik Festival for the full region experience.
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