Kulturfabrik Alte Mälzerei

Kulturfabrik Alte Mälzerei is a building complex combining residential areas with industrial structures, featuring two parallel vaulted chambers and basement sections. The site integrates restored production spaces with contemporary cultural uses across multiple levels.

Johann Adam Heintz established this malt factory in 1873 near Eisenach's central station and produced brewing malt for local establishments until 1921. The site later transformed gradually into a cultural meeting place following its closure.

The Lippmann+Rau Foundation operates an international archive for jazz and popular music housed within the complex, supporting musical research and sound preservation. Today, music enthusiasts visit to explore collections that document decades of recorded history.

The venue hosts regular concerts at the Jazz Club Posaune in the cellar, while guided tours provide access to restored industrial machinery. Visitors should check in advance which areas are open on their specific visit date.

The complex houses original manufacturing equipment from its founding period, including a complete malt roasting system that remains operational after restoration. This preserved machinery demonstrates how brewing malt was produced in the past.