What are the duties of the Frankfurt Wine Queen or Wine King?

As Frankfurt Wine Queen or Wine King, you are the face of the Frankfurt wine-growing region both at home and abroad. You represent Frankfurt and Frankfurt wine at numerous festivals and events organised by Tourismus- und Congress GmbH Frankfurt am Main (TCF). You will be the host and ambassador at festivals organised by TCF, such as the Rheingau Wine Market and the Mainfest. Your duties as Frankfurt Wine King or Queen include welcoming guests during the opening of the Rheingau Wine Market, talking to them and introducing them to the special features of Frankfurt and the Frankfurt wine-growing region. During your term of office, you will also be responsible for regularly maintaining and updating the associated Instagram channel.

When can I apply to become Frankfurt's Wine Queen?

The next opportunity to apply to become Frankfurt's Wine Queen will be in summer 2027.

How long is the term of office?

The term of office as Frankfurt Wine King or Queen is two years.

What does the Wine Queen’s crown symbolise?

The visible symbol of the Wine Queen is her crown, which was specially designed in 2017 for the first holder of the title. Since then, it has adorned the heads of all Frankfurt Wine Queens. The design of the crown reflects the contrasts between Frankfurt as a major city and the rural wine-growing region: the Frankfurt skyline and significant buildings such as the Römer adorn the crown. These are encircled by vine tendrils, which converge in the centre to form a vine. The crown is made of silver and gold-plated. Its design features clean, minimalist lines.

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A royal surprise

Frankfurt and the wine

Frankfurt am Main combines urban life with a vibrant wine culture, and this is also reflected in a very special tradition: since 2017, the city has had its own wine queen.

Kay Antje Lorenz has been Frankfurt’s wine queen since September 2025. Originally from the Rheingau-Taunus district, Kay has been living in Frankfurt for several years. Alongside her job as a flight attendant, she is studying oenology at Geisenheim University, as she is passionate about the world of wine. Her absolute ‘happy place’ is the Lohrberg.

Kay is passionately committed to raising the profile of this special place and inspiring more people to appreciate Frankfurt wine. Anyone wishing to meet the Wine Queen in person and find out more about her work should make a note of these dates at Frankfurt festivals and selected trade fairs:

23.11.2026, 5:10 pm - Opening of the Frankfurt Christmas Market, Römerberg
January 2027 - CMT, Stuttgart
19.03.2027, 6:00 pm - Spring Dippemess
14.05.2027, 6:00 pm - Wäldchestag
May 2027 - IMEX, Frankfurt
09.06.2027, 6:00 pm - Opera Square Festival
30.07.2027, 6:00 pm - Main Festival
06.08.2027, 6:00 pm - Apple Wine Festival
27.08.2027, 6:00 pm - Museum Embankment Festival

Woman in dirndl enjoying wine in vineyard with city skyline backdrop.

Follow the Frankfurt Wine Queen on Instagram and share in her experiences!

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Frankfurt City Winery

Frankfurt surprises visitors with a feature one would expect to find in more traditional wine regions: the city on the Main has its own municipal winery with its own vineyard. The Lohrberger Hang covers 1.3 hectares and is officially classified as part of the Rheingau, one of Germany’s most renowned wine regions.

A Riesling of remarkable quality is grown on this exceptional site. The special climatic conditions and the careful tending of the vines help to ensure that a distinctive, elegant wine is produced here year after year.

Around 10,000 bottles are produced annually from the grapes of the Lohrberger Hang. These are available, amongst other places, at the Tourist Information Office Römer and directly from the City of Frankfurt’s winery.

Frankfurt Wine Queens since 2017

Since 2017, dedicated and wine-loving Frankfurt wine queens have represented our city at wine-related events - with charm, expertise and a lot of passion. Below you will find an overview of the former and current Frankfurt Wine Queens.

Kay I.

Woman in dirndl enjoying wine in vineyard with city skyline backdrop.

2025 - 2027
Lena I.

Woman with wine glass in vineyard, Frankfurt skyline in background.

2022 - 2025
Greta I.

Woman with braid and crown in profile, vines and skyline behind.

2019 - 2021
Marilen I.

Queen of wine holds wine glass beside grapes and wine bottles.

2017 - 2018

Lena Roie's journey

From the river Main to the river Rhine

Wine queen wearing a dress and crown in a vineyard with a glass of white wine.

Her journey took her from the Frankfurt vineyard on the Lohrberg hillside straight to the historic steep slopes of the Rheingau: following her successful reign as Frankfurt’s Wine Queen, Lena Roie crowned her journey through wine culture by being crowned Rheingau Wine Queen.

But that was not all: in the highly competitive election for German Wine Queen in autumn 2026, she represented her region superbly at national level and made it into the top five in the country.

As a result, in addition to valuable experience in representing her region, she brings, above all, expert knowledge and a genuine passion for regional viticulture. With charm, wit and a keen sense of tradition and modernity, Lena embodies the very best that the vineyards of the Rheingau have to offer.

With her warm and welcoming manner, she bridges the gap between urban wine culture and the picturesque steep slopes of the Rheingau. A true ambassador for good taste and regional wine tradition!