Weinbaumuseum Erlenbach-Binswangen
Winegrowing museum in a 1574 wine press house with a tree press, a cooper's workshop and tools for vines and wine in Erlenbach-Binswangen.
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About the museum
Winegrowing shaped Erlenbach and Binswangen for centuries: it is documented as early as 1130, and until the early 20th century wine determined the livelihood of both districts. The present-day “Alte Kelter” (old wine press house) in Binswangen was built in 1574 by the Teutonic Order. With its massive sandstone walls and an unusually wide-span timber roof, it is regarded as a monument of architectural and cultural history.
The impulse for a museum came in 1980 from the mayor of the time. After the press house and the cask stands were restored and the large tree press and several wooden screw presses had been acquired, the Weinbaumuseum was opened on May 17, 1987.
When the house later saw little activity, the Förderkreis Weinbaumuseum Erlenbach-Binswangen e. V. (friends' association) was founded in 2013. It reopened the museum and brought it back to life with wine tastings and events. Today the museum covers about 450 square meters with several hundred objects, from cultivation through harvest to bottling, plus an original cooper's workshop. The friends' association is working on a redesign and modernization of the exhibition.
Highlights
- Tree press more than 200 years old
- Original cooper's workshop
- 1574 press house with an imposing roof truss
- Rebmesser (vine knives), Geißfuß and other winegrowing tools
- Guided tour with wine tasting from local wineries
Permanent exhibition
- Geschichte des Weinbaus in Erlenbach-Binswangen – On about 450 square meters, several hundred objects show how vines were grown, harvested, pressed and bottled, plus an original cooper's workshop.
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Förderkreis Weinbaumuseum Erlenbach-Binswangen e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 6 · Children and young people aged 7 to 17. |
| Groups | –Guided tour flat rate of €30 per guide (up to 35 people; from 36 people, a second guide). |
| Guided tour (flat rate per guide) | €30Up to 35 participants; from 36 people, a second guide. |
| Three-wine tasting “Classic” | €10Per person, with Besenbrot (a traditional wine-tavern bread) and water; can be booked together with a guided tour. |
| Three-wine tasting “Premium” | €16Per person, with Besenbrot (a traditional wine-tavern bread) and water; can be booked together with a guided tour. |
| Sparkling wine reception | €2.50Per person; with premium sparkling wine €3. |
| Cheese platter (120 g) | €4.80 |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car and bus parking at Wiesenweg 1 (P1), at Hauptstraße 110 (P2), and next to the Sulmtalhalle, Talstraße 21 (P3).
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Guided tours with experts on request, optionally with a tasting of wines from the member wineries. The museum is not heated, so bring weather-appropriate clothing. |
