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About KESSLER Sekt GmbH & Co. KG

Address

Georg-Christian-von-Kessler-Platz 12-16, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
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Opening hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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Best time to visit

Visit Tuesday through Friday around opening time for a relaxed drink, or during Esslingen’s festive winter season.

Crowd level

With 921 Google reviews and enthusiastic tasting feedback, book a tasting 1–2 weeks ahead for Saturdays; Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. is likely quieter.

Directions

From Esslingen (Neckar) station, walk about 15 minutes into the old town to Georg-Christian-von-Kessler-Platz 12–16.

Founded in 1826 by Georg Christian von Kessler, KESSLER Sekt GmbH & Co. KG is widely regarded as Germany’s oldest sparkling wine producer. Kessler brought winemaking experience from France to Esslingen am Neckar, helping establish a German tradition of Sekt production. The company’s home is the historic Speyrer Pfleghof, a complex linked to the former ecclesiastical presence of Speyer in the town. Its old stone buildings and vaulted cellars provide a striking setting for a glass of sparkling wine. Today, KESSLER connects Esslingen’s medieval streets with a distinctive part of Germany’s wine culture: a local producer whose name has become closely associated with Sekt. Visitors can sample different styles at the bar while taking in the atmosphere of the historic site.

Before you enter

  • Check current hours before leaving; the listed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed.
  • If you have a particular tasting in mind, confirm availability in advance.
  • Plan to arrive on foot if you are drinking; the site is within walking distance of Esslingen station.

What to expect

  • Expect a historic setting centered on KESSLER sparkling wine rather than a conventional museum.
  • The bar offers an opportunity to compare different KESSLER styles.
  • Allow time to explore the surrounding old town before or after your visit.

During your visit

  • Ask staff about the differences between the sparkling wines if you are new to Sekt.
  • Pace your samples and drink water alongside them.
  • Take a moment to notice how the historic building adds to the experience.

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