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Frankfurt
Apple Wine Festival

07.08. - 16.08.2026

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Frankfurt celebrates its cider culture

Tradition with distinction

Since 2022, the traditional production of apple wine has been included on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival puts a real cultural treasure of the city and the region in the spotlight. Against the impressive backdrop of the Frankfurt skyline, the festival brings people together around the good stuff to showcase the diversity and tradition of Frankfurt's national drink.

With every glass of apple wine, visitors delve deeper into the complex flavour nuances and experience how much apple wine culture shapes Frankfurt. From timeless classics to original creations, each variety reflects the history of its origins and producers.

In addition to enjoying apple wine, the festival offers a colourful programme of events, including lively live music, informative workshops on the art of apple wine production, and culinary specialities that perfectly complement the typical taste of apple wine.

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Opening hours

Freitag und Samstag: 12:00 pm – 24:00 am
Sonntag bis Donnerstag: 12:00 pm – 23:00 pm

 

Address

Roßmarkt
60311 Frankfurt am Main

At the Frankfurt Apple wine Festival

Apple wine tastings

Discover the diversity of Frankfurt’s apple wine during an enjoyable tasting session. Gain fascinating insights into the tradition of ‘Ebbelwei’ and sample six different apple wines (0.1 l each).

Monday to Thursday, from 5.00 pm each day
Meeting point: Stage
Max. 15 participants
Participation fee: €10 per person

A special taste experience for anyone who wants to get to know or rediscover Frankfurt’s apple wine culture.

Cider from the barrel is drawn
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  • A woman is standing at a cider stall decorated with apples and bembels (earthenware jugs)
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  • Gin is sold from a tailer in the Bembel design.
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  • People enjoy the summer evening on the Roßmarkt at the many cider stands.
  • Music stage with artists and in front of the stage are dancing people
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  • An Apple Cider Stand with apples and a cider barrel
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Apple wine magic

From pure to sparkling 
– discover the variety 

The Apple WIne Festival in Frankfurt is a journey through the history and culture of a beverage that is deeply rooted in the Hessian soul: Apple wine, affectionately known as "Ebbelwoi". Every summer at the lively Roßmarkt, Frankfurt is transformed into a stronghold of apple wine culture, where tradition and contemporary creations come together to create an unforgettable experience.

For centuries, apple wine has been more than just a popular Hessian beverage; it is in fact an expression of regional identity and joie de vivre. The variety of enjoyment - pure, as a "spritzer" with mineral water or sparkling mixed with lemonade - shows the versatility of this traditional Hessian drink and its ability to unite generations and flavours.

The festival, organised in close co-operation with  local apple wine producers, is a stage for the colourful diversity of apple wine. A varied stage programme with live music creates the perfect festival atmosphere.

  • The diversity of apple wine:
    The festival naturally focuses on apple win in all of its variations. From traditional pure varieties to refreshing spritzers and innovative creations, visitors have the chance to discover the full range of Hesse's national drink.

  • Culinary specialities:
    In addition to the apple wine, the culinary delights are not neglected either. Frankfurt specialities such as Handkäs with music, Frankfurter sausages and delicious grilled specialities provide the perfect basis for apple wine tasting. These are accompanied by the famous green sauce, which, served with Frankfurter schnitzel, bratwurst and potatoes, is a must for every lover of Hessian cuisine. A special highlight are the traditional pretzel boys, who visit the cider festival three times a day with pretzels and Haddekuche in their baskets.

  • Live music and entertainment:
    A varied stage programme with live music ensures an exuberant atmosphere among the guests. Be it traditional Hessian songs, modern beats or international sounds, there is something for every taste.

Participating apple wine press-houses

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Stage programme

Date Time Act
Freitag, 07.08. 18:00 - 19:00 Uhr Opening
Freitag, 07.08. 20:30 - 23:00 Uhr Fab & Friends (Rock- und Pop-Cover)
Samstag, 08.08. 15:15 - 17:00 Uhr Evas Apfel (Jazzige Popcover)
Samstag, 08.08. 19:15 - 23:00 Uhr The Candles (Party-Band)
Sonntag, 09.08. 13:15 - 16:00 Uhr 4 to the bar (Swing, Jazz, Bossa Nova Cover)
Sonntag, 09.08. 18:15 - 22:00 Uhr Hi5 (Party-Band)
Montag, 10.08. 18:15 - 22:00 Uhr The Varied Project (Rock/Pop Cover)
Dienstag, 11.08. 18:15 - 22:00 Uhr Oscar Canton and the B-Sides (KI trifft Livemusik)
Mittwoch, 12.08. 18:15 - 22:00 Uhr Krüger Rock! (Rockabilly/Rock'n'Roll)
Donnerstag, 13.08. 18:15 - 22:00 Uhr LiveVibe (80er - moderne Charts)
Freitag, 14.08. 15:15 - 17:00 Uhr Back to the Eighties (80s Cover)
Freitag, 14.08. 19:15 - 23:00 Uhr Jukebox22 (50s, 60s Rock'n'Roll)
Samstag, 15.08. 15:15 - 17:00 Uhr Marie Winter (Schlager/Pop)
Samstag, 15.08. 19:15 - 23:00 Uhr Soundaholics (Rock, Pop, Charts)
Sonntag, 16.08. 13:15 - 16:00 Uhr Karina & Sabrina Klüber (Schlager/Pop)
Sonntag, 16.08. 18:15 - 22:00 Uhr RE 80s (80s-Cover)

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the Apple Wine Festival