Braumuseum Torgau
Renaissance brewhouse from around 1565 with a preserved brewing hall and medieval beer cellars – a stop on the Torgau Museum Trail on the history of beer.
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About the museum
In the early 16th century, Torgau was one of the most important beer towns in Saxony. Around 285 properties in the town held brewing rights, and Torgau beer was delivered mainly to Leipzig and Halle; Martin Luther also appreciated it. The property at Fischerstraße 11 was one of these brewing estates.
In the second half of the 16th century, the district official Wolff Giersing had the residential building converted and a large brewing and malting house built. The brewing estate was allowed to produce eleven brews a year, around 37,000 litres of beer. Preserved are the medieval brewing cellars, blackened by the town fire of 1482, the sandstone vaults of the brewhouse from around 1565 and the original brewing hall; the building has three full storeys and three roof storeys.
As part of the Torgau Museum Trail, the house is looked after by the Museum of Urban and Cultural History. In the taproom, Torgau's brewing history is explained; the brewing hall and cellars can be experienced during tours, beer tastings and events.
Highlights
- Originally preserved brewing hall of a Renaissance brewhouse
- Medieval brewing cellars with traces of the 1482 town fire
- Sandstone vaults of the brewhouse from around 1565
- Beer tasting with beer quiz and cellar tour "Underground Torgau"
- Brewing hall for celebrations with up to 90 guests
Permanent exhibition
- Wolff Giersings Brauerbe – The brewing cellars, brewing hall and taproom of a 16th-century Torgau brewing estate tell the story of the former beer town of Torgau and of the brewing trade.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Stadt- und Kulturgeschichtliches Museum Torgau
- Director
- Cornelia König
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2Children aged 5 to 14, pupils, students, severely disabled people and federal volunteer service participants |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 4 · Children aged 5 to 14 pay the reduced price. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2 |
| Students & apprentices | €2 |
| Families | €7.502 adults with 1–2 children aged 5 to 14; each additional child €1. |
| "Eine Handvoll Museen" (5 of the 7 houses on the Museum Trail) | €15Reduced €10.50, family €38. |
| Cellar tour "Underground Torgau" | €8Reduced €6, children €3; groups of up to 7 adults €60 flat rate. |
| Beer tasting with beer quiz (group) | €60Flat rate for talk and quiz plus €2 reduced admission per person; beer €4 (2 glasses) or €5 (3 glasses). |
Specialist tours for 7 to 30 people: €55 (up to 45 min.), €70 (up to 60 min.) or €105 (up to 90 min.) plus reduced admission. School classes: €1 admission plus €2 tour fee per pupil.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Rail connection Leipzig–Torgau–Cottbus/Hoyerswerda (S4 or RE10) to Torgau station.
By car via the B87, B182 or B183.
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Up to 90 guests.
Historic brewing hall for conferences, company parties, presentations and pre-wedding parties; tables and seating available, equipment on loan. On request beer tasting, cellar tour or Renaissance buffet. Prices on request.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Themed tour "Torgisch Bier ist armer Leute Malvasier" (approx. 60 min.) and cellar tour "Underground Torgau" (approx. 90 min.) at any time on request. After registration, beer is served in the taproom. |
