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

Winery Open Days – 29 & 30 August 2026

A culinary highlight

Forget traditional wine tastings – here, you’re right in the thick of it. Stroll through the terraced steep slopes, chat to the winegrowers about this year’s harvest, or listen to live music in an idyllic courtyard whilst enjoying a glass of wine. From Pillnitz via Radebeul to Diesbar-Seußlitz, a weekend full of discoveries, regional delicacies and genuine hospitality awaits you.

The best bit? Thanks to the shuttle buses, you can drift from vineyard to vineyard in complete relaxation.

When Saxony’s winemakers share their secrets

Up close & unfiltered

Forget traditional wine tastings – here, you’re right in the thick of it. Stroll through the terraced steep slopes, chat to the winegrowers about this year’s harvest, or listen to live music in an idyllic courtyard whilst sipping a glass of Goldriesling. From Pillnitz via Radebeul to Meissen, a weekend full of discoveries, regional delicacies and genuine hospitality awaits you.

The best bit? Thanks to the shuttle buses, you can drift from vineyard to vineyard in complete relaxation.

Wackerbarth Castle in Radebeul with vineyards, baroque architecture and winery.
Wackerbarth Castle
Welcome to the kingdom of the senses. Europe's first adventure winery welcomes its guests with daily treat tours.
Viticulture Steffen Loose
The Loose family cultivates around 6 hectares of vines on their vineyards in Meißen and Gröbern on the Weinböhlaer Gellertberg under the motto "Wine quality originates in the vineyard".
Winery Hoflößnitz
Mountain and pleasure house from 1650 Banquet hall with extraordinary painting Museum of viticultureguided tours, wine tastings, festivals, concerts, events Wine terrace (in season)

Fancy experiencing the full range?

You can find a summary of all 52 wineries and all the details about the weekend in our downloadable leaflet.

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Dresden Schloss Pillnitz Raddampfer am Abend

Enjoying sparkling wine on board

Celebrate 190 years of Saxon tradition on an atmospheric evening cruise along the Elbe. Enjoy eight exquisite sparkling wines, expertly presented by former wine queens, whilst the illuminated castles along the Elbe glide past you. A light snack and the perfect music will make your evening on board complete.

The 2026 Programme

Guided tours, concerts & tastings

During the Winery Open Days, a varied programme full of enjoyment and elegance awaits visitors of all ages. Discover Saxon wine culture on expert-led vineyard and cellar tours, or sample fine wines at exclusive tastings. A top-class music programme – ranging from popular tunes to classical concerts – and creative hands-on activities for families with children ensure the perfect atmosphere. You’ll find all these special experiences listed in our events calendar.

Summer Night Ball at Wackerbarth Castle in Radebeul with music and wine.
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Guests walk through the vineyard with a glass of wine in hand during the Open Winery Days in the Dresden Elbland.

Package deal

About the wineries on the Elbe

The tour operator Sachsenträume has put together a lovely package for the ‘Open Winery Days’: 3-day mini-break ‘Winery Open Days’, 28 to 30 August 2026 (including, amongst other things, accommodation, evening meals and a special ticket for the special coach).

Ticket outlets & planning tools

It’s best to book your special ticket in advance. Advance ticket sales will begin on 1 August 2026 through our partners in the region. This will save you time when boarding and allow you to start your wine weekend in a relaxed manner.

Map for the Winery Open Days

Frequently Asked Questions

Schwalbennest vineyard house amid autumn vineyards on Kapitelberg with the Elbe in the background.

Do you have any questions?

Please feel free to get in touch!

Whether it’s organisational details, information about the winegrowers or general enquiries – I’m always here to help.

Kathrin Gelfert

Mitarbeiterin Qualitätsentwicklung im Tourismusverband Elbland Dresden e.V.

Legal notice

The Elbland Dresden Tourism Association (Elbland Dresden e.V.) does not act as the organiser of the ‘Open Winery Days’ and bears no organisational or financial responsibility for the event. The participating wineries organise their respective events independently and indicate this clearly in their advertising and communications materials.

With the kind support of

Man enjoying the view of the vineyards in the Dresden Elbland with a glass of wine in hand.

Experience even more wine moments

Wine festivals in Dresden Elbland
Now that you’ve experienced life in the vineyards first-hand, we invite you to continue celebrating the diversity of our region. From cosy wine festivals in historic village centres to elegant wine tastings right on the banks of the Elbe – discover all the dates here.
Weinbergsblick Diesbar-Seußlitz

Enjoyable walking

Saxon Wine Trail

Explore the elegance of Saxony’s steep slopes along 92 kilometres of varied trails. Around every bend, stately architecture and fine wines await your discovery.

Music and theatre in Dresden Elbland

For the eyes and ears

Music and theatre in Dresden Elbland

Make way for world-class entertainment: in Dresden, you can enjoy first-class music and gripping theatre. Don’t believe us? Then why not pay a visit to the Semperoper or the Staatsschauspiel am Dresdner Zwinger? 

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