Haus des Deutschen Weines

The Haus des Deutschen Weines is a building in Mainz dedicated to German wine culture, combining dining and educational facilities under one roof. The structure features gray stone walls decorated with heraldic symbols representing wine-producing regions throughout the country.

The building opened in 1958 and was created to bring together and share knowledge about German wine regions in one place. Its founding reflected a wider effort to promote wine culture and the wine industry across Germany and present them internationally.

The building serves as a center dedicated to documenting and sharing the traditions of German wine culture. Visitors can learn how wine from different regions shapes local identity and how these traditions continue to matter in daily life today.

The ground floor holds a restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Mainz State Theatre and provides direct access to wine-tasting sessions. The location sits centrally in Mainz and is easy to reach, especially when exploring other sites around Gutenbergplatz.

The institute carried out a large study examining the link between moderate wine consumption and heart and blood vessel health. This research connected scientific questions to the everyday lives of people who drink wine.