Forget beer – autumn in Central Europe is all about wine celebrations. From the Burgenland Wine Week in Austria to the Tokaj Harvest Days in Hungary and the Istrian Malvazija Festival, these events combine open cellars, young wine tastings, live music, and street food made by top local chefs. Some festivals even let you jump into the vat and stomp grapes the old-fashioned way. Expect colorful parades, torch-lit night harvests, and that rare moment when winemakers dance on tables at 2 a.m. Here are the 12 unmissable harvest festivals for 2026.
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