July 2027
Cheese and Wine

Experience pure indulgence at ‘Cheese Meets Wine’ – at the boat harbour in Kiel city centre! Regional cheese producers from the Schleswig-Holstein Cheese Route join forces with selected winemakers from northern and southern Germany, inviting you to sample their wares and linger a while. Live music every day creates a relaxed atmosphere. Whether sheep’s, cow’s or goat’s cheese – paired with fine wines, it creates a taste experience that will linger in your memory for a long time to come.

Together with the quality mark and GUTES VOM HOF.SH from the Chamber of Agriculture, Kiel-Marketing presents this popular culinary event against the maritime backdrop of Kiel’s boat harbour.

The culinary selection of cheeses is complemented by regional and quality-assured meat, sausages and baked goods.

A look back: “Cheese Meets Wine” 2026

What a feast for the senses! Once again this year, Kiel was transformed into a veritable paradise for foodies at ‘Cheese Meets Wine’. From handmade cheese specialities from regional producers to fine wines from local vintners – the variety on the plates and in the glasses was simply fantastic.

Participating wineries, cheese producers and food stalls in 2026

Wineries & Breweries

Bähr Winery

The Bähr Winery, now in its fourth generation, has been family-owned since 1772. Steffen and Petra Bähr produce young, fresh, high-quality wines: come and taste them to find your favourite!
www.weingut-baehr.de
Ingenhof Winery (SH quality mark)

This family-run fruit and wine estate, which also grows strawberries and raspberries, is situated in Holstein Switzerland. Since 2009, Melanie Engel and her husband Karsten Wulf have dedicated themselves to winegrowing and are proving that it is possible to produce high-quality wine in Schleswig-Holstein too.
www.ingenhof.de
Karl May Winery (organic)

The May family has been living and working in the wine industry since 1815. Today, Peter and Fritz May are the seventh generation to run the Karl May Winery in Osthofen, Rheinhessen. The varied vineyard sites and the organic cultivation of the vineyards lend the Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling complex flavours, ranging from mild with a spicy, mineral finish to mineral-driven with an almost salty taste on the palate. Let yourself be surprised by the diversity of flavours!
www.weingut-karl-may.de
Kracher Winery / Dithmarscher Private Brewery

The Kracher Winery will also be present at the marina. The delicious sweet wines from this long-established Burgenland winery can be sampled at the “Cheese Meets Wine” event. The Muskat Ottonel white wine and the Zweigelt red wine are particularly recommended.
www.kracher.at
The line-up is rounded off with speciality beers from the Dithmarscher Privatbrauerei.
Meine Freiheit Winery

The Meine Freiheit winery was founded in 2010 out of a desire to forge our own path and to create a deliberate counterpoint to an increasingly fast-paced world. For us, viticulture is the fusion of nature, science and craftsmanship – close to nature, sustainable and with respect for both tradition and innovation.
Through meticulous handcrafting, tending vines up to 45 years old and promoting biodiversity in our vineyards, we lay the foundations for wines with distinctive character. We see our winery as a tribute to wine, culture and nature – and are delighted by the growing enthusiasm of our customers.
Rickes Winery

The Rickes Winery is a third-generation family business. It is situated in the Guldental, the largest wine-growing municipality on the River Nahe. The main grape varieties grown at the Rickes Winery are Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Dornfelder.
www.weingut-thomas-rickes.de
Sitzius Winery (NEW!)

A small, family-run vineyard is all about great enjoyment!
We are deeply committed to our vines and wines, and love everything that brings pleasure – whether in our leisure time, on our plates or in our glasses.
We invite you to join us in savouring the combination of cheese and wine.
www.weingut-sitzius.de
Stauffer Winery (organic)

This family-run winery in Flomborn, Rheinhessen, can look back on a long tradition of winegrowing. The Stauffer family attaches particular importance to treating nature sustainably and producing their wines using traditional methods. In keeping with the principle of low intervention, they interfere as little as possible in the winemaking process, instead seeking to allow the
influence of the soil and microclimate – the terroir – to be tasted in their wines.
www.weingutstauffer.de or
weingut_stauffer
Zehnthof / Kruger Winery

The family-run winery, established in 1797 and centred around Frederic Kruger from the Guldental valley, cultivates 25 hectares of vineyards and places great emphasis on the finely developed fruit and ripeness of its wines. Experience the harmony of flavours!
www.kruger-zehnthof.de

Cheese dairies & food stalls

Crêperie Boll

The place to go for delicious crêpes in Kiel and the surrounding area! Our homemade batter is made using vegan ingredients, but you can choose your own toppings from a wide selection to suit your taste.
Tip: Crêpes with vegetables and cheese go particularly well with wine!
www.creperie-boll.de
The Wood-Fired Baker (SH Quality Mark)

At the Holzofenbäcker stall, you can enjoy the finest baked goods, savoury snacks and delicious coffee. What’s more, the family-run business led by master baker Heinrich Vorbeck supplies all participating cheese dairies with freshly baked baguettes.
All the bread and baked goods, which are organic, are genuinely handmade at the Holzofenbäcker.
www.derholzofenbaecker.com
GOOD THINGS FROM THE FARM.SH

Take advantage of the free offer at the GUTES VOM HOF.SH stand. Look forward to a free postcard promotion and a digital slot machine. Send greetings to loved ones far away and win prizes right there on the spot!
www.gutes-vom-hof.sh
Hof Berg (organic)

Hof Berg is the oldest Bioland farm in Schleswig-Holstein. For over 40 years, the farm has been run in accordance with the guidelines for organic farming. The farm is situated between Plön, Lütjenburg and Malente in Holstein Switzerland. Here, the farm processes the milk from its around 70 cows into the finest organic cheese specialities.
Enjoy!
www.hof-berg.com
Steffen Farm

To complement the wide range of cheeses, Hof Steffen offers high-quality sausages and meat specialities – including game goulash in a pâté and home-made bratwurst.
Almost all the animals slaughtered by the family-run farm in Muxall (Probstei) come from their own farm and are processed in their professional abattoir. The farm cultivates its own 170-hectare arable area using modern machinery to grow the grain for its pigs and cows.
www.steffen-muxall.de
Holtseer Country Cheese Dairy

As a member of the Schleswig-Holstein Cheese Route, the Holtsee Country Cheese Dairy is committed to genuine traditional craftsmanship. You can really taste the dairy’s North German roots: with a love for the coast and for Schleswig-Holstein, a full-bodied flavour meets the finest ingredients.
www.holtseer.de
Grown in the north (NEW!)

A wide range of high-quality plants from 17 family-run businesses in Schleswig-Holstein are certified with the quality mark: they are hardy, well-adapted to our climate and sustainably produced in the region.
www.im-norden-gewachsen.de
Meierhof Möllgaard

The Möllgaard farm in Hohenlockstedt showcases the diversity of regional cheeses. There you’ll find around 90 cheese specialities, ranging from fresh goat’s cheese to soft cheeses with or without mould cultures, semi-hard and hard cheeses, right through to the three-year-old ‘Alten Friesen’ or ‘Veteranenkäse’.
Fun fact: The names of the products are often inspired by the geography, landscape, traditions or linguistic diversity of Schleswig-Holstein.
www.meierhof-moellgaard.de
Wine and bread from the north (SH quality mark)

The Ingenhof Winery and the wood-fired bakery are showcasing their products at the Schleswig-Holstein Quality Mark stand. Here, visitors can enjoy a quality snack accompanied by wine.
For over 60 years, the Chamber of Agriculture’s ‘Geprüfte Qualität Schleswig-Holstein’ quality mark has stood for high-quality, regionally produced food.
www.gzsh.de

Interview with Käpt'n Cheese

Markus Bornholdt, better known as ‘Käpt’n Cheese’, is a cheese expert from Kiel and a passionate ambassador for fine food and drink. With his ‘Käsekajüte’, he organises entertaining cheese and wine tastings, combining expert knowledge with North German charm.

We met Markus Bornholdt, aka Käpt’n Cheese, before the cheese and wine tasting and bombarded him with questions. In the interview, he talks about his life as a cheese sommelier, his favourite varieties and why Kiel is more to him than just his home port.

Read the interview

Schleswig-Holstein Cheese Route

The Schleswig-Holstein Cheese Route has succeeded in firmly linking the region with high-quality cheese bearing the SH quality mark. Over 100 different types of cheese can be found in the association’s extensive range, which includes more than 30 member cheese dairies. They produce their cheese using conventional methods or to the highest organic standards! Their craftsmanship is also highly regarded by international standards.

The quality mark

In 2025, the Chamber of Agriculture’s“Geprüfte Qualität Schleswig-Holstein” quality mark celebrated its 60th anniversary. Since 1965, the quality mark has stood for high-quality, regionally produced food that meets the highest standards of quality and taste. The range of award-winning products is diverse, spanning everything from dairy products to meat and sausage products, right through to fish. All foodstuffs bearing the quality mark undergo rigorous testing by independent laboratories several times a year.

GOOD THINGS FROM THE FARM.SH

You can find more products from Schleswig-Holstein on the online platform GUTES VOM HOF.SH: this is where Schleswig-Holstein’s direct sellers introduce themselves and their products. The selection offers everything your heart desires, including cheese, eggs and the finest organic sausages. On the interactive map, you’ll find, amongst other things, direct sellers and farm shops in your area.

Kiel Voucher at Käse trifft Wein

For the first time, you’ll be able to use your KielGutschein to pay at Käse trifft Wein in 2026. We’re launching the pilot scheme with the following partners:

Crêperie Boll

Crêperie Boll uses homemade, exclusively vegan ingredients and lets you choose your own toppings from a wide selection to suit your personal preferences.
Meierhof Möllgaard

meierhofMöllgaard offers a well-rounded range to suit every palate and provides information on cheese recipes, platters and buffets.