Kulturbrauerei Tour – Hops, History & Culture

From Industrial Giant to Cultural Hotspot – The Story of Schultheiss Brewery

Take a stroll through time! On this 1 to 1.5-hour guided tour of the Kulturbrauerei’s courtyards and underground cellars, you’ll dive into Berlin’s industrial past and discover how a former brewery became a thriving cultural hub. Our Berlin guides bring history to life as they share stories about:

• how Schultheiss became one of Berlin’s biggest beer brands
• groundbreaking innovations of the industrial age
• dark chapters during the Nazi era
• the brewery’s decline in GDR times
• the creative rebirth after reunification
• and plenty of surprising details along the way

The History of the Berlin Schultheiss Brewery

By the mid-19th century, Berlin was in the middle of a true brewing boom. Dozens of entrepreneurs tried their luck producing the city’s favorite drink – beer. But why did so many choose Prenzlauer Berg as their base?
Learn how Schultheiss grew to become the world’s largest lager brewery in the early 20th century, how two world wars changed its fate, and when culture finally moved in.
Join this tour and experience the Kulturbrauerei from a completely new perspective!

The Kulturbrauerei – A Monument to Industrial Architecture

The Kulturbrauerei’s architecture is truly unique. Designed by Franz Schwechten and other renowned architects, the site still tells the story of its industrial past.
During the guided walk through the courtyards, you’ll see how the buildings were once used, how they changed over time, and how preservation efforts turned this former brewery into today’s cultural landmark.
We’ll show you where beer was brewed, where craftsmen worked, and even where the brewery’s horses were once stabled.

The Kulturbrauerei Today – A Vibrant Cultural Centre

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, artists, musicians and creative pioneers transformed the once-abandoned brewery into what is now the Kulturbrauerei.
Today, this lively cultural complex in Prenzlauer Berg offers something for everyone – from concerts, theatre performances and club nights to film festivals and open-air events.