Sommerach: A wine village with local history

Sommerach is a wine village on the Volkacher Mainschleife. Its historic village wall encircles the town center, while visitor activities range from wine tastings to guided tours. You can explore the village for your travel plans through two specific themes: the history of its fortifications and wine. If you would like to combine both, you can choose sights, tastings and tours according to your personal interests.

The gate and village wall tell the story of the village

The Schwarzacher Gate was completed in 1487 and is the tallest gate structure in Sommerach’s fortifications. It houses the gallery of artist Petra Markert, which showcases contemporary art made of glass and other materials. The gate thus brings together historic defensive architecture and contemporary art. If you would like to visit the gallery or attend an art event, check the latest information in advance.

The well-preserved village wall also shapes Sommerach’s historic character. Dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, it encircles the town center with its defensive towers and gates. Together, the wall, towers and gate structures form a historical theme that you can explore when visiting the town center.

Wine tastings, wine walks and cellar tours

Stephan Strobel Winery offers guided wine tastings, wine walks and cellar tours. At Schlereth Winery, the “Wine & Walk” tour takes you through Sommerach’s vineyards. The InfoVinothek Sommerach is located in the historic school and municipal building in the center of town. It offers a varied selection of wines from the wine-growing community for tasting and purchase. Each of the three experiences has a different focus: guided visits to a winery, a tour through the vineyards, or a selection of different wines in one place.

Seasonally, the “Sommeracher Weinbummel” takes you through the wine realm, the wine school and the historic wine cellar of WINZER SOMMERACH. If you are planning a specific tour or winery experience, check current dates, program details and booking conditions.

Guided tours and trails for further discoveries

“Discover Sommerach” is a guided tour through the historic wine village. The tour includes visits to two wine-growing businesses and a tasting of three wines. This experience therefore combines the tour with specific stops and a particular wine tasting. There are also hiking trails in the village and nearby, while a grape-variety educational trail adds to the local recreational options. Alongside guided wine and village tours, you can therefore also choose trails and a grape-variety theme when planning your visit.

Consider whether you would like to plan guided visits and tastings, or prefer to leave several options open for your trip. This lets you see Sommerach as a destination for wine and local history without having to commit to a single activity.

More cultural and family activities in Kitzingen

The wider travel destination of Kitzingen has its own historical and cultural attractions. The Falterturm, formerly called “Falltorturm,” was built in Kitzingen between 1469 and 1496 as a watchtower on the outer city wall. The Old Main Bridge in Kitzingen, also known as “Pippinsbrücke,” has medieval origins and was first mentioned in a document in 1300. A public city tour in Kitzingen takes visitors through the historic center and across the market square, sharing the city’s history along the way. Check the current dates before your visit.

Kitzingen also offers families the outdoor swimming pool on Mondsee Island. It is open from May to September and has a 50-meter swimming pool, an 80-meter water slide and a diving tower. If you are planning a seasonal visit, it is advisable to check the latest information.

For the wider travel overview: Volkach.