Mittelahr-Weinbaumuseum
Small wine-growing museum in the historic cellar of the Mayschoß-Altenahr winegrowers' cooperative, visited on guided tours and wine tastings.
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About the museum
The small wine museum belongs to the Mayschoß-Altenahr winegrowers' cooperative and tells the story of viticulture in the Ahr valley. The cooperative began in 1868 with 18 members and is considered one of the oldest winegrowers' cooperatives. Today more than 460 members farm about 140 hectares of vineyards on steep slopes between Altenahr and Ahrweiler.
The centerpiece is the cellar complex in Mayschoß, which the members built themselves in the 1870s and 1880s and which is among the oldest in the Ahr valley. Red wines mature here for several months in barriques and wooden casks; the treasure room holds special wines from the long history of the business.
In 1982 the cooperative merged with the Altenahr winegrowers' cooperative, and in 2009 the Weinmanufaktur Walporzheim joined. The museum is shown during guided tours of the cellar and at wine tastings in Mayschoß.
Highlights
- Small wine museum on the history of viticulture in the Ahr valley
- Historic wine cellar from the 1870s and 1880s
- Treasure room with special wines from the business's history
- Wine tastings with cellar and museum tour
Permanent exhibition
- Kleines Weinbaumuseum – The museum tells the story of viticulture in the Ahr valley and is visited together with the historic cellars.
- Operated by
- Winzergenossenschaft Mayschoß-Altenahr eG
Admission & discounts
| Groups (16+ people) | €13 per personWine tasting (4 wines) with cellar and museum tour for groups of 16 or more, price per person |
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| Cellar tour incl. 1 glass of wine | €6Daily at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00, about 1 hour, no registration needed |
| 4-wine tasting with cellar and museum tour (groups of 16 or more, per person) | €13Up to 15 people flat rate €195, from 30 people €12 per person; duration 1.5 to 2 hours; incl. water and bread |
| 5-wine tasting with cellar and museum tour (groups of 16 or more, per person) | €14.50Up to 15 people flat rate €215, from 30 people €13 per person; duration about 2 hours |
| 6-wine tasting with cellar and museum tour (groups of 16 or more, per person) | €15.50Up to 15 people flat rate €230, from 30 people €14 per person; duration about 2.5 hours |
The museum has no admission fee of its own; it is part of the guided tours and wine tastings.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
Meeting point for the tours is the Mayschoß-Altenahr winegrowers' cooperative, Ahr-Rotweinstraße 42, 53508 Mayschoß.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Wine sales at the Vinothek Mayschoß (Ahr-Rotweinstraße 36); regional snack platters are served with the wine tastings.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Up to 50 guests.
In Mayschoß the historic wine cellar offers the old filling room (up to 50 people), the wine museum, the treasure room and a cabinet for smaller groups; the Saffenburg castle ruin can be rented for family celebrations and company events.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | The museum is visited during a guided tour or wine tasting. No dogs are allowed in the historic wine cellar. |
