Rüdesheimer Weinbrunnen: A piece of neighborhood tradition at the end?

Rüdesheimer Weinbrunnen: A piece of neighborhood tradition at the end?

Am Rüdesheimer Platz in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a place that is known for its calm, small town atmosphere, is being organized this year the popular “Rheingau Weinbrunnen” festival. The festival, which started on May 19 and has been a tradition since 1967, takes place under new and strict requirements. Winemakers from the Rheingau emit wine and sparkling wine and create an atmosphere that attracts many Berliners.

At the same time, both residents and business owners show incomprehension for the new provisions that the district has introduced. These include the ban on leaving the closed area with glass or bottle, as well as a general closure at 10 p.m. and a day off on Sunday. Last year, a maximum of 250 people were already allowed at the festival, this year the number of buyers and seats is again limited to 250 to avoid great rush. The security service documents the number of visitors that are currently achieved.

political backgrounds and reviews

The master craftsman Sven Klingele critically commented on the new editions and describes them as politically motivated and practically not implementable. The winemaker Lucas Basting is also disappointed with the implementation of the new regulations that were not sufficiently communicated with the participants. Most of the symptoms refer to noise pollution that has increased in recent years, especially after 10 p.m. As early as 2019, a resident had sued and won against the noise pollution of the wine well before the Federal Administrative Court, which finally led to the strict regulations.

resident Kevin K., on the other hand, criticizes the plaintiffs and defends the festival as cultural enriching. With perfect spring weather with temperatures around 15 degrees, the rush is large, but the restriction leads to fewer guests and lower income for the winemakers. This atmosphere, paired with seating on surrounding walls and own chairs of the visitors, is a sign of resistance to the requirements and underlines the importance of the wine festival for the local community.

a piece of neighborhood tradition

The "Rheingau Weinbrunnen" has not only ensured drinks over the years, but also took on an important social function in the neighborhood. Compliance with the new regulations is monitored by the winegrowers, which exerts additional pressure on the event. Heinrich Basting, who opens the festival, expresses ambiguity about the planned implementation of the regulations and sees the risk that the traditional event will lose attractiveness.

The winemakers and the residents therefore face a major challenge to secure the further existence of a tradition that is firmly anchored in the neighborhood and at the same time meet the requirements of the city administration. The future of the vineyard remains uncertain, but the hope of returning to casual festivities in the beloved neighborhood remains.

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