In the Footsteps of Old Brewing Sites in Freising: Discover Freising from a New Perspective
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In the Footsteps of Old Brewing Sites in Freising: Experience Freising's Beer History Up Close
This public city tour takes you deep into Freising's brewing culture and offers a lively discovery experience amidst the old town, inn history, and historic brewing sites. Coinciding with the folk festival, the tour tells about the historical daily operations of breweries, civic breweries, and locations where Freising's beer history resonates to this day.
Beer City with Tradition and Character
In the early 19th century, numerous private breweries shaped the cityscape. Names like Hummelbräu, Stieglbräu, Laubenbräu, Hacklbräu, or Furtnerbräu are still present in street and house names and make local history immediately tangible. The tour combines cultural enrichment with expert city guidance and opens the view to the cultural heritage of the Freising old town.
Stations Full of Atmosphere
Highlights include the visit to Sporrerkeller, the beer cellars of the former city breweries. Here, historic vaults, cool interiors, and the tradition of beer aging meet. The tour directs the gaze to those places where daily life, trade, and enjoyment have intersected for centuries.
Old Town, Brewing Culture, and City Experience
The tour makes clear how closely Freising's development remained connected to brewing. Between historic facades, traditional inns, and short paths through the city center, a concentrated city experience emerges that is ideal for culture-interested guests, visitors to Freising, and all lovers of Bavarian beer history.
Practical Information for Your Participation
The meeting point is in the Tourist Information Freising at ASAM, Marienplatz 7, in the courtyard. The tour lasts about 120 minutes and takes place on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 3 PM. Prior registration is necessary. Participation costs 10 euros per person, reduced 7 euros; children up to 16 years participate free of charge. The city tour is fully booked but remains present as a particularly sought-after cultural tour in the Freising event calendar.
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For those who want to understand Freising through its brewing history, this city tour offers depth, atmosphere, and a distinctive local connection. The mix of old town, brewing culture, and historic locations makes this tour a special highlight surrounding the folk festival. Secure your places in advance for upcoming dates and discover Freising's history with all your senses.
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