? Ready to crown your summer with a “wine”derful experience?
⛰️ From idyllic wine tastings in historic cellars to lively festivals.
3️⃣ Here are three Wine Events in Switzerland not to miss this Summer!
?At The Heart of The Harvest – Late Summer to Autumn?
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The event, organized by Swiss Wine Promotion, offers you the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the harvest for half a day and get to know the world of winemakers. Harvest – an annual ritual marking the beginning of autumn and bringing the vineyards to life. But what exactly lies behind this process, and when can you experience it up close?
When and where does the harvest take place in Switzerland?
When: The harvest extends from late summer to autumn, with the exact timing varying depending on the wine region and specific climatic conditions such as climate, soil type, grape varieties, and traditions.
Where: Valais, Vaud, Geneva, German-speaking Switzerland, Three Lakes, and Ticino. Check out the participating Wine Cellars here.
What can you expect at the event?
- Learn all about the harvest and the various steps of the process.
- Pick ripe grapes directly from the vines.
- Introduction to the Stages of Winemaking
- Experience a wine tasting directly in the wine cellar.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch in the company of helpers and winemakers, accompanied by a glass of exquisite Swiss wine.
Book now and be part of it! More information here.
?Open Wine Cellars Valais – May 2024?
From May 9th to May 11th (NOW!), 2024, the region’s renowned winemakers open their doors for the Open Wine Cellars Valais.
232 wine cellars, 55+ different grape varieties, 4700 hectares of vineyards
Valais is the largest vineyard in Switzerland. During the event, you can explore this idyllic region and participate in tastings, learn the stories behind the wines, and discover the unique terroirs that give Valais wines their distinctive character.
When: From Thursday to Saturday (9.-11.5.), 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: Find all participating wine cellars here!
The Open Wine Cellars Valais offer wine tastings, attractions and activities – cultural highlights, or musical performances – there is something for every taste. Discover the full program on the official event website.
An Experience for All Senses
The Open Wine Cellars Valais also promise culinary delights of the region – discover local specialties.
Find more information about the event on the website here.
TIP: Another Wine Event happening at the same time in Valais is “Jardin Des Vins“.
?WII-KEND Maienfeld – April – October 2024?
Maienfeld, the picturesque town in the heart of the Swiss region of Graubünden, opens its doors every Saturday and Sunday from April to October for a unique wine experience.
28 winemakers and lots of delicious regional food await you!
Culinary Diversity and Enjoyment
The Wii-kend Maienfeld would not be complete without tasting fine Graubünden specialties. From Salsiz to traditional Capuns and a cheese platter – lovers of regional cuisine will be happy. But sweet treats are also a must: Homemade desserts!
Wine Cellar Tours and Tastings
For all wine enthusiasts who want to learn more about the art of winemaking, the Maienfeld winemakers offer exciting cellar tours upon request. Dive into the secrets of wine production and learn about the traditional and modern techniques used to produce these fine wines. Of course, tastings of the latest wines are also available.
When and Where
When: Every Saturday and Sunday from April to October at 11 a.m. The pictures in this paragraph are all form the Heidelberg Winery, who will open its doors on the weekend of June 15th to 16th.
Where: Maienfeld, Graubünden – different place every weekend: Find more information about the participating winemakers by visiting the website.
More Swiss Wine Events to visit in 2024
Switzerland Tourism gathered many of the wine events happening here: Events – Wine festivals | Switzerland Tourism (myswitzerland.com)
Swiss Wine also created an overview of wine events happening: Events (swisswine.ch)
Let me know in the comments which wine event you would visit or are going to visit this summer!
You want to learn more about Swiss Wine? Then check out my Blogs:
- Exploring Swiss Wine Regions: Unveilling The Terroir
- A Beginner’s Guide to (Swiss) Wine Tasting. Cheers ?
- Swiss Wine Varieties: Indigenous Grapes
- Which Wine Goes Well With My Food
- 3 Swiss Female Wine Makers You Should Remember
Eager for more insights into Swiss Wine? Follow me on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at the vibrant world of Swiss viticulture! 
Sources:
- Information regarding the “At the heart of the Harvest” sourced from At the heart of the harvest & Weintourismus in der Schweiz – Aktivitäten zum Thema Wein | Swiss Wine
- Information regarding the Open Wine Cellars in Valais sourced from Open Wine Cellars in Valais
- Information regarding the WII-KEND in Maienfeld were sourced from WII-KEND Maienfeld – Offene Weinkeller (wiikend.ch) & Wii-kend Maienfeld | Graubünden Wein (graubuendenwein.ch)
- All pictures with no Copyright have been generated via Midjourney
omg so cool!
Hi Jeannette 🙂 Thanks a lot! Any plans for any wine events this year? Cheers, Chloé
We are lucky to have so many events! Looking forward to visiting some.
Hi Lukas! Absolutely! Is one already on your list for this year? 🙂 Cheers, Chloé
I’m actually going to the open wine cellar in Valais! Can’t wait to taste some delicious Swiss wine ☺️ I hope I’ll make it to the other events you mentioned, they look so amazing!
Hi Mélanie! That‘s awesome! I‘m going there too – maybe see you later ? enjoy the Valais Wines & hope you get the chance to visit some more events! Cheers, Chloé
this is so awesooomme!?
Thanks a lot Besa! ??? Hope you will have the opportunity to visit some Wine Events this Summer as well! Cheers, Chloé
lass ans WII-KEND Maienfeld gehen! ?✨️?
Sehr gute Idee! ????
Hi Chloé
This sounds super exciting! Will definitely check out some wine events☺️?do you know if they have student discounts?
Hi Ylenia
Thanks a lot! ?
Most of the Open Wine Cellars are completely for free, you can the wines for free & they usually sell the wines on site that day for a special price. For events such as e.g. Jardin Des Vins we payed CHF 30 each for the whole day of drinking wine and party included. Cheers, Chloé
I love it, Chloé !!!?
Thank you so much, Lara! ???
Thanks for pointing out all these great events ? I‘m definitely sold on the one in Maienfeld!!
Hi Diego
Thanks a lot – happy you liked it! Already wishing you lots of fun at the Wii-Kend Maienfeld ? Make sure, that when you’re there, you also go to Alter Torkel for more Swiss Wine & Food ⛰️ Cheers, Chloé
So cool! Definitely a good opportunity to learn more about whinemaking in Switzerland and also the regional specialities.
Hi Lara
It definitely is – good to learn about wine and to taste wine and good food 🙂 Win(e)-win(e) situation!
Cheers, Chloé
Currently on the train bound to Wallis? looking forward for the long weekend and wine tasting
Hi Tom! So cool! You‘re going to visit any specific wineries? Enjoy! Cheers, Chloé ?
Yes!! ? top events!! We ❤️ wine!!
Dear Lucine! ? Thanks so much for your comment! We really do LOVE swiss wine ❤️??
Summer in Switzerland ?
… is the best! ??
Now I am even more excited for my Summer in Switzerland ?? ??
Hi Simone ?
Absolutely, you can definitely look forward to some pretty cool events happening! Also around Lucerne! Cheers, Chloé
So cool!??? looking forward to taste some rosé??
Absolutely! Rosé in Summer is just the best go to drink! ??☺️ Happy Friday!
wow do chamer sich ja richtig uf öbis freue! Danke für die tolli Zämefassig vo de ahstehende Events!?
Hi Vivi ☺️ Sehr gern! Vlt gseht mr sich ja am eint oder ander! Cheers, Chloé ?
WII-kend Maienfeld ??
We LOVE it! ? Gehst du?
A friend of mine really loves wine. I need to tell her about these wine events! Thank you for the ideas 🙂
Hi Sonja
So cool, hope she will like them as well 🙂 And who knows, maybe you can go there together!
Cheers, Chloé
Have been once to Expovina but these ones seems really authentic, I would love to explore one of them. thanks for the infos
I’m happy you like the events presented 🙂 and trust me, they’re even more amazing in real life! Also, something that could be interesting for you: https://www.weinkollektiv.ch/event/wine-unplugged-luzern
Cheers, Chloé