1st, 2nd and 3rd May 2026
Every year there is a special wine event which usually takes place at the end of April or the beginning of May in Switzerland. It’s called the “Offene Weinkeller” or Open Wine Cellar Days in German-speaking Switzerland. This year the Open Wine Cellar Days take place on 1st, 2nd and 3rd May 2026.
History of the Offene Weinkeller
Starting back in the late eighties the idea was for independent wine producers to open their doors to the general public for a day or two, to taste their wines and see the vineyards for themselves. It makes a great trip out and you can usually buy the ones you like straight away or arrange to have them delivered at a later date.
As well as tasting the wines there is normally an opportunity to have lunch, or a snack with locally produced specialities and it makes a great outing for all the family. The food offerings vary at each wine grower. Some offer hot menus, others bread with local cheeses and cold meats – or maybe cakes and coffee. Also on offer in some vineyards are cellar tours, carriage rides, children’s attractions and musical performances – but this all varies from vineyard to vineyard. It’s also great fun meeting the people who make the wine and finding out about the wine you’re tasting first hand.
Wine Producers From All Over German Speaking Switzerland
The vineyards usually open around 11am – but each one varies so check individual wine producers to be sure.
If you visit the Open Cellars website for German speaking Switzerland here you should find all the information you need. Of course, if you already know a good vineyard which you would like to visit, you could always call them to check their opening hours.
To see some photos of a previous Open Wine Cellar event click here.
Caves Ouvertes Neuchâtel (Open Cellars Neuchâtel) 8th & 9th May
Over in Neuchâtel the Caves Ouvertes or Open Cellar Days take place on 8th and 9th May. You can read all about them here.
The Caves Ouvertes Valais 2026 (Open Cellars Valais) 14th to 16th May
The Caves Ouvertes Valais 2026 (Open Cellars Valais) is back from 14th to 16th May. Over three days, you can discover over 230 wineries across Valais open their doors for free wine tastings, with the opportunity to meet local winemakers and explore Switzerland’s most iconic wine region. Set in the heart of the Alps, Valais is Switzerland’s largest wine region, known for its sun-soaked vineyards and dramatic mountain scenery. This year the wine festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary. See all the details on the Caves Ouvertes Valais here.
Photo Cyril Perregaux
The Offene Winzerkeller Deutsch Schweiz 2026
When: 1st, 2nd and 3rd May 2026
Where: Various vineyards all over the German speaking area of Switzerland
See all the information on the Open Cellar Days in German Speaking Switzerland see here.
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