Privatbrennerei Sonnenschein

Privatbrennerei Sonnenschein is a distillery and protected building located along Alter Fährweg that has produced spirits for more than two centuries. The facility combines traditional production methods with contemporary techniques for making spirits.

The distillery was founded around 1800 and has produced spirits in Witten since then. The site lived through the region's industrial changes while keeping its buildings and production methods intact.

The distillery operates using traditional German techniques that visitors can observe during tours, showing how spirits have been made in this region for centuries. You see the craftsmanship directly in the working spaces and equipment.

Visitors can arrange guided tours and tastings at this distillery by getting in touch beforehand. It is helpful to contact them in advance to find out about timing and what to expect during your visit.

The building itself is a protected monument representing 19th-century industrial architecture in North Rhine-Westphalia. Its exterior and interior layout show how such production facilities were originally designed and organized.

Inception: 1800

Phone: +49230256006

Email: info@sonnenscheiner.de

Website: https://sonnenscheiner.de

GPS coordinates: 51.42556,7.29177

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43