Four friends sitting among the vineyards in the Dresden Elbland, each holding a glass of wine and enjoying the moment together.

Discover the wine region

Where fine wines are grown

Mediterranean lightness meets Saxon hospitality

Stretching for around 90 kilometres, the Saxon Wine Trail links historic castles, steep vineyard slopes and fine Saxon wines. Six day stages lead from Pirna via Dresden and Radebeul to Diesbar-Seußlitz. Anyone walking the Saxon Wine Trail will soon realise that time takes on a different meaning here. After all, wine has been grown in the region for over 800 years. So there is absolutely no need to rush.

You’ll walk past stately villas and world-famous landmarks such as Pillnitz Palace or Wackerbarth Palace. In between, small, quaint wine taverns open their doors for a well-deserved break. A good glass of Pinot Gris right on the hillside tastes best of all after a climb up the Spaar Mountains. And as you gaze out over the Elbe Valley, you can simply let your mind wander.

Guests relax in deckchairs during the Open Vineyard Days and enjoy regional wine in the Dresden Elbland.

Wanderausflug in die Weinhänge von Dresden Elbland

Spitzhaus Radebeul overlooking terraced vineyards and the Bismarck Tower in the Dresden Elbland wine region.

Top wineries in Dresden Elbland

Discover beauty in a glass

In Dresden Elbland, you’ll find numerous charming vineyards and wine bars that are perfect for enjoying wine in good company and a cosy atmosphere. Famous figures such as Martin Luther, Marcus Aurelius and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe were well aware of the inspiring power of wine, which loosens the tongue and opens the heart. We have summarised our top recommendations for you here.

Proschwitz Castle

Weingut Schloss Proschwitz Prinz zur Lippe is the oldest private winery still in existence in Saxony. The high-quality Saxon wines thrive on around 70 hectares of vineyards.

Wackerbarth Castle

Where in former times counts resided and already the court of August the Strong celebrated glittering celebrations, today Europe's first adventure winery welcomes its guests daily.

Winery Klaus Zimmerling

The high art of winemaking combines with the artistic work of Malgorzata Chodakowska to create a delight for the eye and the palate. The ecological winery Zimmerling produces high quality wines and decorates the annually changing labels on the wine bottles with artwork by Malgorzata Chodakowska.

Young woman closely examining a wine bottle at the Open Winery Days in the Dresden Elbland.

Wine festivals in Dresden Elbland: all dates, all highlights

When the foliage in the vineyards turns golden and the air is filled with the scent of ripe grapes and freshly baked onion tart, Dresden Elbland is transformed into one big festival. Here, where Mediterranean serenity meets over 850 years of winemaking tradition, autumn isn’t just celebrated – it’s celebrated in style.

Whether at the legendary Autumn and Wine Festival in Radebeul, where international travelling theatre meets rustic winegrowers’ farms, or at the Meissen Wine Festival with its magnificent parade: the hospitality of Saxony’s winegrowers is as legendary as their Goldriesling. Discover hidden wine taverns along the Elbe, enjoy a glass of sparkling Federweißer in the best of company, and let yourself be enchanted by the magical atmosphere.

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27. Tage des offenen Weingutes 2026

29.08. – 30.08.2026 • Weingüter im Weinland Sachsen

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25. Federweißermeile in Diesbar-Seußlitz

12.09. – 13.09.2026 • Diesbar-Seußlitz

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Winzerstraßenfest Weinböhla

04.09. – 06.09.2026 • Kirchplatz Weinböhla

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Saxon Wine Trail

6 stages of pure enjoyment

The full route takes six days, running from Pirna via Dresden, Radebeul, Coswig, Weinböhla, Niederau and Meissen to Seußlitz Castle. But of course, the whole route can also be easily broken down into shorter stages: depending on your mood, preference and fitness level, you can start at any point! Discover the Saxon Wine Trail now, complete with route descriptions, a map of the route, an elevation profile and all the coordinates. Have fun planning, hiking and enjoying the journey!

Group enjoying wine at Haus Steinbach winery in the Dresden Elbland, toasting to a beautiful day.

Delightful

Winery Open Days

Find true relaxation on a stroll through the sunny, steep slopes of the Elbland region. On a personalised guided tour, discover how passion gives rise to excellent wines and fine regional specialities. Enjoy a chance to chat directly with the winegrowers and savour the diverse nuances of Saxon wine.

Magical

Castles and parks in Dresden Elbland – where dreams come true

Discover the magical places that make Dresden Elbland so unique: from the Großer Garten with its historic park railway to the fairytale-like Moritzburg Castle, famous from the film *Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella*. Experience Baroque splendour and hidden wonders.

Four people toast with glasses of wine at a table in the middle of the vineyard at Mariaberg Winery.

Dresden Magazine

The most beautiful wine bars and vineyards in Dresden Elbland

Wine has been part of Dresden and the Elbland region for centuries. For more than 850 years, vineyards, wineries and a vibrant wine culture have shaped the region. Whether it’s a cosy wine tavern or wine bar, an idyllic vineyard, an atmospheric wine festival or a stylish wine bar in Dresden – wine lovers and connoisseurs will find our finest recommendations here.