Groß-Umstadt celebrates wine festival: Portuguese flair and variety of wine!

Groß-Umstadt celebrates wine festival: Portuguese flair and variety of wine!

In the charming city of Groß-Umstadt in Hesse, the connection to Portugal comes into play in a very special way. Known as the home of the largest Portuguese community in Hesse, the city offers a lively cultural scene and exciting culinary highlights. The official partnership with the wine town of Santo Tirso underlines this close bond and attracts numerous visitors. Groß-Umstadt has not only established itself as a "wine island in the Odenwald", but also as a place where Portuguese flair can be experienced. The "Costa Verde" restaurant invites you to feast with typical Portuguese and Spanish specialties such as fish, seafood and of course port wine and galão.

The tradition of viticulture has a long history in Groß-Umstadt, which goes back to 775 AD. Over 85 hectares of wine construction area belong to the "Hessische Bergstraße", the smallest wine -growing region in Germany, where a large number of grape varieties have always been cultivated. The main locations include Riesling, Silvaner and Pinot Blanc, with the red Riesling, a rarity from the Middle Ages, special attention. The wine-growing region is known for its resistant vines and is part of a tradition of over 2000 years that goes back to the Romans.

a festival for the senses

The winegrowing festival in September becomes a highlight of the city in September. Always on the third weekend in September, the historic center of Groß-Umstadt is transformed into a festive venue full of life. The festival is opened every Friday at 9 p.m. by Mayor René Kirch and the reigning wine sovereigns. Visitors can visit wine stands, enjoy live music and enjoy celebrating around the marketplace. The numerous booths and rides not only invite visitors to enjoy regional wines, but also to look and be amazed.

As in the previous year, numerous traditional highlights are offered again. These include the official reception of the partner cities on Friday evening, the solemn coronation evening on Saturday evening and the big pageant on Sunday. For the little visitors there is a children's winemade festival in the garden of the Evangelical City Church on Saturday afternoon, where the focus is on games and fun. The Winzer Festival in Umstadt not only supports the wine -growing companies, but also local associations and volunteer groups - because the bar only takes place in the current winemaker.

A look at the region

Groß-Umstadt is not only known for its winemaker festival, but also for the numerous options that the region has to offer. Wine hiking trails and the wine teaching trail invite you to get to know the local wine types and traditional wine growing better. In addition, the historic marketplace with cobblestones and the four -tube fountain offers many attractions for tourists. The Evangelical City Church with its murals from 1465 to 1494 is also worth a visit.

The city's active cultural scene ensures entertainment with cabaret, jazz lounge and children's theater - and all of this in a family -friendly atmosphere. Groß-Umstadt, with its mix of Portuguese flair and Hessian viticulture culture, offers something for everyone and warmly welcomes all visitors to enjoy locally produced wines and experience the Odenwald mentality up close.

For more information about the city and its events, visit t-online href = "https://www.gross-umstadt.de/kultur-freizeit-tourismus/kultur/winzerfest/"> Official city portal or Hessen-Tourism. .