8/1/2026
Stainzer Schilchertage Accommodation
For three days, the main square in Stainz becomes a stage for Schilcher wine, music, and West Styrian culture. If you'd rather not get back in the car after celebrating, there's an apartment just around the corner.
The Stainzer Schilchertage is West Styria's largest wine festival - three days during which the main square in Stainz turns into festival grounds: tastings from regional winemakers, live music ranging from traditional to modern, and West Styrian food alongside it. In 2026, the festival runs from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16.
What actually makes Schilcher its own kind of wine - and why it grows almost nowhere else - is explained in Discovering Schilcher.
What happens during the Schilchertage
The exact program - acts, times, ticket prices - is published by the Stainz municipality on the official Schilchertage website. Broadly, the shape of the weekend looks like this: Friday evening starts quieter with the Musikverein opening, things get louder and busier over the course of the weekend, and Sunday morning traditionally belongs to a Frühschoppen with brass band music. Throughout: Schilcher in every form, poured directly at the stands by the surrounding wine estates.
A Short Walk from the Main Square to the Apartments
The five apartments at Johann & Anna are just a few minutes' walk from the main square - close enough that you don't have to skip your own glass of wine while celebrating, far enough that it's quiet again once you're back. No taxi, no hunting for parking, no calculating how much you've had before the drive home.
Accommodation during the Schilchertage: why booking early pays off
On a normal August weekend, Stainz is a quiet market town. During the Schilchertage, several thousand visitors arrive from across Styria and beyond - and the town's handful of accommodations fill up correspondingly fast. If you want to stay for the weekend instead of driving home late at night, book as early as possible.
The five apartments at Johann & Anna - Johann, Anna, Steiermark, Fuchs, and Kaiserblick - each come with their own kitchen, their own space to retreat to, and room for two to four people, depending on the apartment. No hotel operation, no reception with opening hours - just a quiet place to come back to once the main square has gotten loud.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Schilchertage and Accommodation
When do the Stainzer Schilchertage 2026 take place?
From Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, on the main square in Stainz.
How far is it from the apartments to the festival grounds?
A few minutes on foot - the main square is easily reached by walking, and you won't need a car for the festival itself.
Do you sell tickets or have the exact program?
No, tickets and the current program are only available through the official Schilchertage website. We're just the accommodation within walking distance, not the organizer.
How early should I book for the Schilchertage weekend?
Considerably earlier than for a normal weekend - capacity in Stainz is limited during the Schilchertage, and demand is correspondingly high.
Check availability for the Schilchertage weekend or get in touch directly.