Open Wine Cellars German-speaking Switzerland

On 1 May and 3 and 4 May 2025, 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.

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.