Altenburger Brauerei GmbH

First-class history. An overview. Experience tradition Beer has been brewed at the current location since 1871, a tradition that has been cultivated in Altenburg and the surrounding area for centuries. As early as 1256, a "Bannmeile" was established around Altenburg to promote the sale of local beers (a modern-day brewery's dream). Over the centuries, and particularly in the last century, brewing activities were reduced to the Altenburg brewery of today, located in the Kauerndorf district on Brauereistraße.

The architectural structure of the brewery is remarkable, with its Wilhelminian-style buildings from 1871 and the beautiful and imposing Art Nouveau brewhouse from 1913/1914. As an ensemble, the brewery is a listed building, a special incentive to preserve this gem. Naturally, the Altenburg brewery produces beer in this historic building under the most modern technical and technological conditions. The modern technology was integrated into the existing building fabric with great attention to detail, without destroying the overall appearance.

It is a special experience for our visitors to follow the brewing process in our historic 5-vessel brewhouse. These are the original copper vessels installed in 1913/1914, which are process-controlled using modern technology. Following the brewhouse, the visitor experiences the new modern brewing technology, which only has the technological process in common with the production method of a few decades ago.

Of course, there are many more possibilities in our historic buildings. The brewery houses a museum where interested visitors can learn about the history, the raw materials and the importance of the art of brewing in our region. Our brewhouse can be converted into a registry office to provide a very special ambience for those wishing to get married. In addition to the brewery's administrative offices, the main building also houses a club center for Altenburg, which is currently home to nine clubs. If you like to celebrate, you can always find the right room or hall in our brewery, from 50 to 750 people, there are many possibilities. A visit is always an experience.