Salzkammergut: Sandstone Beer Cellar Tour – Upper Austria, Austria

EXPERIENCE:

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 audioguided 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.

See more

TOUR 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

Discover top places to stay, exciting tours, and unforgettable events in Austria, and popular cities like Vienna.