Wine Tasting at the Monastery

Wine Tasting at the Monastery

Today, the history of the monastery, wine culture, regional products, and the mining tradition of the Mansfeld region come together to create a unique experience. This is precisely the message of “Quo Vadis Mansfeld”: The future of our region takes shape where we understand its history, recognize its potential, and learn together once again to enjoy the region.

Best of luck!

Dr. sc. oec. Lutz Koch
, Chairman of the Advisory Board of RBFK e.V.

Rediscover St. Mary's Abbey in Helfta in the Diocese of Magdeburg

A wine, culture, and culinary experience in this region rich in tradition, culture, and mining history

Date: July 18, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. Marien Abbey in Helfta, Lindenstrasse 36, 06295 Eisleben

Organizers:
Villa del Vino Halle/Saale
St. Marien Abbey in Helfta
Friends of St. Marien Abbey in Helfta
PS Projektservice GbR
SBI Soziales-Bildung-Integration GmbH
RBFK e.V. Regional Society for Research, Education, and Competency Development

Sponsors:
PS Projektservice GbR Eisleben
vdS Foundation, Mansfelder Land Lake District
HEYFRA AG Eisleben

Program Schedule:

12:30 p.m. Halle/Saale at Villa del Vino with a wine picnic (Villa del Vino)

2:00 p.m. Departure from Halle/Saale (Villa del Vino)

3:00 p.m. Arrival and welcome of the participants at the monastery by the organizers: Prioress Sr. Katharina, Dr. Hans-Jürgen Pietsch, Villa del Vino, Dr. Lutz Koch, Kim Jasmin Tetzel, and the Flower Queen of the Mansfelder Land Lake District

3:15 p.m. Tour of the monastery, guesthouse, church, cemetery, shop, and monastery garden; Liborius House; courses; daily life; the Cistercian nuns; products; gin; history; and plans for the future, hosted by Dirk Fuhlert (local host)

Starting at 4:15 p.m., free time for individual activities, such as shopping for souvenirs and mementos at the monastery shop, touring the monastery grounds, visiting the monastery garden, etc.

Starting at 4:45 p.m. – Group meal, barbecue-style finger food or standing reception, and beverages in the restaurant's entrance area, as well as informal conversations. Catering to be determined. Chilled non-alcoholic beverages in preparation.

Starting at 3:45 p.m., cultural program: ERNI—Experience the creative world of Erni, a musician, composer, lyricist, producer, and live performer; Jost Naumann as a freelance solo entertainer in the role of Bacchus

Approx. 5:15 p.m.: Start of the wine presentation and tasting, hosted by Dr. Hans-Jürgen Pietsch, in the restaurant of the Hotel an der Klosterpforte

Duration until 7:15 p.m.: 6 local wines and 1 Prosecco
After the tasting, we’ll sing the “Steigerlied” (“Glück auf, der Steiger kommt”) together as a central, identity-forming ritual in our mining region

7:30 p.m. Farewell and presentation of a copy of the book *Quo Vadis Mansfeld* with a dedication from Dr. Koch to each participating couple

Bus departure for Halle/Saale