Barrique race and wine tasting 25.04.2026
Every year in April, the “Salgesch Wine Spring” takes place in Salgesch. In the mornings, it features the world’s only barrique race. Numerous teams of two roll, push and shove a large barrique barrel forward as quickly as possible on a set course in the wine village of Salgesch.
Afterwards, the Mathier family cordially invites you to a tasting – we look forward to your visit!
Event details
Program
| TIME | |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | Start barrique race |
| 11:30 a.m. | Apéro & entertainment on the church square |
| 11:30-18:00 | Tasting tour in the wineries (restoration in the wineries) |
| from 18:00 | Entertainment and delicacies in the restaurants of Salgesch |
Afterparty courtyard
18.00 to 23.00 Afterparty with live band, DJ and drinks
Included in the tasting pass
- 1 limited edition “Wine Spring 2026” wine glass including carrier bag
- 1 tasting (0.25dl) per cellar
- Aperitif on the church square
- Voucher for wine order
- Free admission to the Valais Wine Museum
- Panoramic ride on the little “Simplon Express”
Information Center
Obtaining tasting passes, lost items and information.
Location: Salgesch Wine Museum
Opening hours: 12:00 to 18:00
Approach
Travel by train to
Salgesch train station is close to the event.
