Altenburger Brauereimuseum

About the museum

The Altenburg Brewery was founded in 1871 as a joint-stock brewery. Its complex of buildings in the industrial style of historicism, preserved to this day, is a listed monument; the brewhouse of 1912/13, planned according to a concept by engineer Theodor Ganzenmüller, shows influences of Art Nouveau and Neo-Baroque. The historic brewing equipment with five copper brewing vessels is preserved there.

After World War II, the brewery became a state-owned enterprise in 1948 and was attached to the Leipzig beverage combine in 1968. After 1990, production initially declined sharply before new owners continued operations. Today the family-owned company, with more than 50 employees, brews again at the historic site and also uses the old rooms for celebrations, conferences and concerts.

The brewery museum within the complex conveys the history of beer and regional brewing, explains how beer is made and shows how the Altenburg Brewery has changed over the decades. It can be visited by prior appointment, often combined with a brewery tour and a tasting.

Highlights

• Historic brewhouse with copper brewing kettles
• Listed brewery complex of 1871
• Exhibition on the history of beer and beer production
• Can be combined with a brewery tour and tasting

Permanent exhibitions

• Altenburger Brauereimuseum – Exhibition on the history of beer, brewing and the changes at the Altenburg Brewery, complemented by the historic brewhouse.

Operated by

Altenburger Brauerei GmbH

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The brewery is only a few steps from Altenburg train station.

Amenities & dining

Brewery restaurant opens only by advance order, no regular restaurant operation. Beer garden under a copper beech.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 600 guests.

Alte Tenne (60–600 guests), Sudhaus-Stube (up to 30), Fass-Bier-Salon (up to 80), banquet hall with stage (up to 200) and beer garden (up to 200); conferences and celebrations via the brewery restaurant.

Plan your visit