01-03May 2026
Open Wine Cellars German-speaking Switzerland
On 1 May and 2 and 3 May 2026 , visitors are invited to the ‘Open Wine Cellars’. Over 220 winegrowers in German-speaking Switzerland will be opening their doors to give their guests a taste of their craft with wine tastings, cellar tours and walks through the vineyards. The ‘Open Wine Cellars’ are not just an opportunity for wine tasting, but an experience that provides insights into the fascinating world of winemaking. Guests can look forward to excellent wines, culinary delicacies and informative tours where they can learn more about the work of oenologists and current trends in viticulture. An enjoyable overall experience The ‘Open Wine Cellars’ are an all-round experience. During a vineyard or cellar tour, the winemakers provide informative insights into their work. They explain, for example, what an oenologist does after the grape harvest and pressing, or which grape varieties are particularly popular at the moment. Many of the vineyards offer visitors a taste of the local cuisine, including fish nuggets, cheese and barbecue specialities, in a pleasant setting, along with their fine wines. The foundations for the ‘Open Wine Cellars’ were laid on 1 May in the canton of Zurich in the early 2000s. The event subsequently inspired other wine-growing associations, and has now become a permanent fixture in the wine world of German-speaking Switzerland.
14-16May 2026
Valais Open Cellars
Three days of wine tasting for all wine lovers 14 to 16 May 2026 - Valais For the 20th edition, around 230 Valais wineries will open their doors during Ascension weekend, from Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 May, to present their new vintages and invite the public to taste them. This is a unique opportunity to discover different grape varieties and blends, meet the winegrowers and winemakers, delve into their history. . . and listen to anecdotes accumulated over the past 20 years! In several wine-growing regions, a shuttle service connects the wineries. To celebrate its youthful 20 years, but with a lovely maturity, a concert will be organised with the Palp Festival on Saturday 16 May at the Usine Chandoline. Tickets go on sale on 26 February: https://palpfestival. ch/evenements/caves-ouvertes/
