Salzkammergut: Sandstone Beer Cellar Tour
ID: GYG437970-789364
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore an amazing underground tunnel system on a tour of the sandstone beer cellar in Bad Ischl. Learn about the history of this legendary cellar and visit a brewery.
Step into the oldest beer cellar in Bad Ischl. Marvel at the stone pillars of this hand-carved sandstone cellar, which was used as a cold store for the locals. Learn about the geology and history of this 500-year-old natural cellar and witness traces of the ice age.
Hear how the cellar was once owned by the Ischler brewery, and how the building above it, known as Cafe Casino, was acquired by the Schmalnaeur family in 1971. The building dates back to the 1600s.
Walk on a guided tour of the cellar and admire the unique geological features of this cold store, which used to be connected to the cellars in the surrounding area. Finish your tour and then visit the in-house brewery.
Highlights
- Enter an ancient sandstone beer cellar which has been used for 500 years
- Learn about the rich history of the cellar that dates back to the Ice Age
- Explore 1500m3 of this cellar and admire its unique geological features
- Visit the in-house brewery after you finish exploring the underground cellar
- Discover the beautiful paintings of the legendary artist Carlo Battisti
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Drinks are not included in the entrance fee
The meeting point is marked “Casino-Keller”.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour
- Visit to Battisti's painting gallery
- Visit to the in-house brewery
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
