Lubusz Wine and Honey Trail: Vineyards on the Route

History of the Route

The Lubusz Wine and Honey Trail was established in March 2007 at the initiative of the Zielona Góra Winemakers’ Association, based in Zielona Góra. The idea of creating the trail as a tourist product was born in 2006, and its official launch took place at the 7th “ZATUR” Tourism Fair in Drzonków in 2008, where the trail received a special distinction.

The trail was developed based on the region’s potential in traditional products – grape wine and bee honey – which are among the oldest natural food products. The trail’s main goal is to promote the Lubusz region and its traditional products, showcase the voivodeship’s potential in wine and honey production, and introduce tourists to the winemaking and beekeeping traditions of the area.

Trail Characteristics

The trail currently stretches over 200 kilometers and includes more than fifty locations related to winemaking and beekeeping. By the end of 2014, 61 sites were included on the trail, far exceeding the original plan of 14 stops.

The route winds through the picturesque hills of the Zielona Góra Upland, the Oder River Valley, forested areas, and the post-glacial lake district, offering tourists not only tastings of wine and honey but also beautiful landscapes.

Wineries on the Trail

According to current data, the Lubusz Wine and Honey Trail features more than 40 wineries. Here are the most prominent ones (in alphabetical order):

• Winnica Adam Płoński,
• Winnica Aris,
• Winnica Bachusowe Pole,
• Winnica Cantina,
• Winnica Equus,
• Winnica Folwark Pszczew,
• Winnica Gostchorze,
• Winnica Hiki,
• Winnica Ingrid,
• Winnica Jędrzychów,
• Winnica Julia,
• Winnica Kalina,
• Winnica Kinga,
• Winnica Krucza,
• Winnica Łukasz,
• Winnica Marcinowice,
• Winnica Marcus,
• Winnica Margaret,
• Winnica Międzypole,
• Winnica Milsko,
• Winnica Miłosz,
• Winnica Mozów,
• Winnica Na Leśnej Polanie,
• Winnica Nadodrzańskie Wzgórze,
• Winnica Pałac Mierzęcin,
• Winnica Pałac Wiechlice,
• Winnica Pod Lipą,
• Winnica Pod Lubuskim Słońcem,
• Winnica Pod Wieżą,
• Winnica Pod Winną Górą,
• Winnica Saganum,
• Winnica Saint Vincent,
• Winnica Senator,
• Winnica Stara Winna Góra,
• Winnica Świętej Jadwigi,
• Winnica Trojan,
• Winnica U Michała,
• Winnica Vae Soli,
• Winnica Vineas Montis,
• Winnica Winiarka.pl,
• Winnica Winnogóra - Winnica w Ogrodzie,
• Winnica Wzgórza Cisowskie,
• Winnica Żelazny.

The locations of all wineries on the Lubusz Wine and Honey Trail can be found on this specially prepared Google My Maps map:

An alternative version of the trail map on Google Maps is available for download here.

Enotourism Offer

• Tastings and Tours – wineries offer comprehensive enotourism packages, including guided tours, wine tastings with commentary, learning about winemaking processes, exploring regional winemaking history, and vineyard walks;
• Accommodation – many trail wineries offer lodging;
• Gastronomy – wineries serve regional cuisine based on local products: honey from nearby apiaries, goat cheeses from local dairies, game, sun-dried tomatoes, or bread baked with traditional recipes;
• Additional services – vinotherapy (spa treatments with grapes), wine workshops, event and wedding organization, wine sales.

Enotourism Season

The main season lasts from May to September/November, when wineries are open to visitors. Thanks to a rich event calendar, the region offers attractions all year round:

• Wine Harvest Festival in Zielona Góra – the largest wine festival in Poland, held annually from September 6–14. During the harvest week, Bacchus – the god of wine and symbol of Zielona Góra – receives the keys to the city. Celebrated since 1852;
• Lubusz Festival of Open Wine Cellars and Vineyards – guided visits to historic wine cellars and local wineries with accompanying events (walks, meetings, tastings);
• Open Winery Weekends – from April to August, allowing outdoor wine tastings and visits;
• Young Wine Festival – held in November at the Lubusz Center for Winemaking;
• Wine Festival – organized in May or June at the same center.

History of Winemaking in the Region

The winemaking tradition in Lubusz dates back to the mid-12th century. The first vineyards were established by settlers from Flanders, Wallonia, and Franconia around 1150. The first written mention of vineyards in Grünberg (Zielona Góra) is from 1314.

The peak of winemaking came at the end of the 18th century. In 1800, the region hosted 2,200 vineyards covering 715 hectares. However, over the next centuries, production declined due to imported competition and industrialization. After World War II, only 66 hectares remained, and the last industrial vineyard was closed in 1977.

The revival began in the early 21st century. In 2013, the first vines were planted on a hill between Łaz and Zabór, creating the Self-Government Vineyard, where 13 parcels were designated for Lubusz winemakers.

Thanks to this rich tradition, favorable climate, and soil conditions, Lubusz wineries have won numerous awards at prestigious wine competitions:

1. Winnica Aris - 144 awards
2. Winnica Saganum - 125 awards
3. Winnica Equus - 108 awards
4. Winnica Ingrid - 86 awards
5. Winnica Folwark Pszczew - 83 awards
6. Winnica Trojan - 60 awards
7. Winnica Żelazny - 54 awards
8. Winnica Gostchorze - 44 awards
9. Winnica Saint Vincent - 42 awards
10. Winnica Łukasz - 38 awards
11. Winnica Cantina - 34 awards
12. Winnica Margaret - 30 awards
13. Winnica Marcinowice - 28 awards
14. Winnica Miłosz, Winnica Bachusowe Pole - 27 awards
15. Winnica na Leśnej Polanie - 25 awards
16. Winnica Milsko, Winnica Hiki - 24 awards
17. Winnica Pałac Mierzęcin - 22 awards
18. Winnica Pod Wieżą - 12 awards
19. Winnica Julia - 8 awards
20. Winnica Pod Lubuskim Słońcem - 7 awards
21. Winnica Vae Soli, Winnica Pod Winną Górą, Winnica Marcus, Winnogóra Winnica w Ogrodzie - 6 awards
22. Winnica Wzgórza Cisowskie, Winnica Kalina - 5 awards
23. Winnica Nadodrzańskie Wzgórze - 4 awards
24. Winnica Senator - 3 awards
25. Winny Dworek - Winnica Stara Winna Góra, Winnica Miłoszówka - 1 award

The Lubusz Wine and Honey Trail is a unique enotourism product in Poland, combining the region’s winemaking heritage with modern tourist opportunities, offering visitors authentic experiences in the scenic Lubusz landscape.

More About the Lubusz Wine and Honey Trail

• Official Website of the Trail;
• Facebook Page of the Trail;

We also invite you to read a separate article on our portal showcasing all vineyards near Zielona Góra – including those not affiliated with the Lubusz Wine and Honey Trail.