Vienna · BREWERIES
A short list you could hand a friend at the airport: 2 breweries tours, what each includes, what it costs and the one thing worth knowing before you pay.
At Vienna’s Ottakringer brewery, an English- or German-speaking guide leads you through the production route, from brewhouse to bottling, and shares the brewery’s history and beer range. The 90-minute tour ends with freshly tapped samples. It costs $23 per person, requires closed-toe shoes, and is for adults only.
“very nice and informative, however a lot of standing!”
At Ottakringer Brewery, a guide introduces the brewery’s history, brewing process and beer range before a tasting. Guides Maia and brewer Mario have led tours, though the lineup can change. The visit lasts about 90 minutes, starts and ends at Ottakringer Platz, and is offered in English only on Thursdays and Saturdays at 4 pm.
“We loved the red bier (which is widely available) so made the pilgrimage to the brewery on the outskirts of town. Didn't bother with the tour and found the visitor centre disappointing and little more than a brewery shop. Not worth the effort of getting there. The photo makes it look better than it is. Disappointing.”
Choose a palace, a concert hall or a road out of town.
