Merzig Viezfest 2025: Your Guide To The Saarland's Best Apple Wine Fest!

Looking for an authentic German experience that tantalizes your taste buds and immerses you in local culture? The Merziger Viezfest is a cornerstone of Saarland's traditions, drawing thousands each year with its unique blend of culinary delights, local music, and the region's beloved apple wine, Viez.

Imagine the heart of Merzig transformed into the "Viez Mile" on the first Saturday of October. This isn't just a street fair; it's a celebration. Visitors can explore countless stalls overflowing with culinary treasures and, of course, Merziger Viez. Three stages pulse with the energy of local music, as bands and music societies from the region provide non-stop entertainment. The Merziger Viezfest is more than an event; it's a homecoming, a chance to reconnect with friends and family, even those who have moved away from Saarland.

Aspect Details
Event Name Merziger Viezfest
Location Merzig, Saarland, Germany (specifically, the inner city transformed into the "Viez Mile")
Frequency Annually, on the first weekend of October
Next Scheduled Date Saturday, October 4, 2025 (54th iteration)
Official Opening Saturday, 10:30 AM on the steps of the historic town hall in the pedestrian zone
Core Offering Viez (Saarland apple wine), culinary specialties, apple pressing demonstrations, and musical entertainment.
Entertainment Multiple stages featuring local music societies and bands. Crowning of the Viez Queen and her Princesses.
Attendance Typically draws around 45,000 visitors.
Associated Event Merziger Oktoberfest, usually held in the week leading up to Viezfest. The 69th Merziger Oktoberfest is expected from September 26, 2025 to October 5, 2025.
Key Figures The Viez Queen and her Princesses (a "triumvirate") who promote the festival year-round. A patron who "holds their umbrella" over the festival.
Historical Significance One of the most tradition-rich folk festivals in the region, celebrating over five decades of history and community engagement. The 2024 festival was the 53rd edition.
Viez Characteristics Saarland apple wine is characterized by its pronounced acidity and dry character, offering a strong, fruity, and sometimes tart flavor.
Additional Highlights (2024) Musical entertainment throughout the day, coronation of the Viez Queen Lea I and her princesses Jule and Laila, a new Viez mascot, potential innovations in the selection of the Viez Queen and her princesses.
Reference Official City of Merzig Website (for general information and event updates)
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„Merziger Viezfest“ viezen Sie mit!

„Merziger Viezfest“ viezen Sie mit!

„Merziger Viezfest“ viezen Sie mit!

„Merziger Viezfest“ viezen Sie mit!

„Merziger Viezfest“ viezen Sie mit!

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