What to do · Meissen
Wine tasting at Proschwitz Castle
Information
- From
- €9 per person, 3-wine tasting
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year; the wine shop is open daily
- Who it's for
- Adults
- With a dog
- The wine shop admits dogs
What it is
Here, the Elbe is wine country: one of the northernmost wine regions in Europe. Proschwitz Castle, on the right bank, on the outskirts of Meissen, is the winery of the Prinz zur Lippe family, who farm organically. Its wine shop, in the castle courtyard, is open every day.
How it works
No booking for small parties: the three-wine tasting costs €9.50 per person and the seven-wine one €18.50. From five people they ask for notice. There is flambéed tarte and cheese boards to go with it, and parking. From the centre it is about 3 km across the Elbe bridge; by car or taxi, or on foot along the right bank among the vines.
Tips
- If you are driving, let someone else do it Or do the three-wine tasting.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to book the tasting?
Not for small groups; from five people, let them know beforehand.
How much does it cost?
€9.50 for three wines and €18.50 for seven.
With a dog
