Felsenkeller, Heritage brewery in Dresden, Germany
Felsenkeller is a brewery complex in Dresden with multiple buildings arranged around a central courtyard, including brewing houses, malt towers, and laboratory spaces. The system of natural rock cellars was integrated directly into the hillside to support beer storage and cooling.
The brewery was founded in 1856 and developed into one of Germany's largest by the early 1900s. It became known for producing lager and pilsner beers that found markets across the region.
The name Felsenkeller refers to the natural rock cellars carved into the hillside for cooling beer. The layout of the buildings still reflects how these underground storage areas were central to the entire brewing operation and daily life here.
The complex now houses over 210 businesses across various industries, making a visit a window into mixed modern uses within historic buildings. The natural rock cellars are only partially open to visitors, so check ahead about which areas and sections you can actually explore.
A remarkable feature is the Eiswurmlager, a 66-meter-long underground cellar carved directly into the rock in 1857. This space was specially designed to maintain ideal beer storage temperatures before mechanical cooling was available.
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