Tourist news from the red wine city

Sweet tooth wine tasting invites you to indulge

On Friday, February 20th, at 7 pm, things will get really sweet in the wine cellar: The "Sweet Tooth" wine tasting at the Ingelheim Vinothek will focus on the seductive world of residual sweet wines.

Pleasure and expertise: Wine tastings at the Ingelheim wine shop

The wine tastings at the Ingelheim wine shop are entering their next round. In 2026, Ingelheim Culture and Marketing GmbH (IkUM) will once again offer this popular event series, guaranteeing guests a special wine experience.

The Ingelummer Kerz

For over 20 years, the Bismarck Tower has been shining brightly over Ingelheim and far into the Rhine Valley during the pre-Christmas period as a large Advent candle – a shining landmark of the city during the dark season. Rheinhessische Energie- und Wasserversorgungs-GmbH is also strongly committed to this contemplative Advent light, which has become a symbol of identity, in 2025.

Trip on the MS Willy Schneider - including a meal

‘Rhine in Flames’ on 4 July 2026 from Ingelheim

Experience a fascinating summer night on the Rhine at Rhine in Flames 2026 aboard the Willy Schneider. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Middle Rhine Valley and the spectacular fireworks from the sun deck.

Full speed ahead

BINGEN – RÜDESHEIMER goes INGELHEIM

Finally, it's time to cast off in Ingelheim! From 2026, BINGEN – RÜDESHEIMER SCHIFFFAHRTSGESELLSCHAFT mbH will be mooring more frequently at the Ingelheim pier, bringing a breath of fresh air and a genuine Rhine atmosphere to the town. Whether it's a party, a murder mystery or simply a day on the water, Ingelheim will then become part of the popular programme of trips on the Middle Rhine.

Fair trade Ingelheim city coffee at the tourist information office

The Ingelheim Tourist Information Office now offers another Fairtrade product: in addition to fair trade Ingelheim city chocolate, the range now includes high-quality fair trade city coffee.

Cultural highlights at kING and Winzerkeller in the first half of 2026

IkUM (Ingelheimer Kultur und Marketing GmbH) has once again put together a top-class programme of events for the first half of 2026. Audiences can look forward to fantastic events at the kING and the Ingelheimer Winzerkeller. The spectrum ranges from impressive concerts to musical theatre, cabaret and comedy to exciting readings. Numerous prominent artists will be performing in the coming months, including Cassandra Steen, Max Mutzke, Friedrich von Thun, Abdelkarim, Thomas D., Christian Ehring, Gaea Schoeters and Martin Walker. Other…

‘Old stones – sparkling wines’: Selztaldom meets Secco and sparkling wine

‘Old stones – sparkling wines’ is the title of a public guided tour offered by the Ingelheim Tourist Information Office on Saturday, 15 November at 4 p.m., which combines the history of Großwinternheim with sparkling Secco and sparkling wine.

Happy Moonlight Yoga in the wine cellar

On Thursday, 30 October, and Friday, 7 November, at 7 p.m., a very special event will take place at the Ingelheim Wine Cellar: the wine shop invites you to try out its new ‘Happy Moonlight Yoga’ format. Yoga teacher Tanya Meyke will offer a yoga class in the historic vaulted cellar, which is all about feeling.

Autumnal adventure tours with a spooky factor, glamour and mulled wine

History, enjoyment and goosebumps: this autumn, Ingelheim's tour guides invite you to join them on extraordinary adventure tours through the Ingelheim wine cellars and Großwinternheim. Whether it's spooky and beautiful for Halloween, sparkling with champagne or atmospheric by lantern light – three special tour formats in October and November ensure a variety of experiences during the dark season.