A guided tour of the historic Beck's and Haake-Beck brewery on the Weser riverbank, taking in the brewery museum, brewhouse, fermentation cellars and bottling line, finishing with a tasting.
The Beck's and Haake-Beck brewery sits on the Weser riverbank in the Walle district, where the guided tour walks visitors through the brewery museum's history of Bremen brewing since the 19th century before continuing into the working brewhouse, fermentation cellars and bottling line, following the beer-making process from malt and hops through to the finished bottle. Beck's has exported German pilsner internationally since the 19th century, and the tour highlights both the historic export trade through the Bremen port and the modern automated bottling operation still running at the site. The visit concludes with a tasting of several of the brewery's beers in a dedicated tasting room. A full tour, including the tasting, runs about three hours, making it a half-day activity best scheduled outside a packed sightseeing itinerary. Tours are not offered daily and run only at set times on select days, so booking ahead is essential, particularly for the English-language slots when available. A minimum age of 16 applies given the tasting component, and comfortable, closed shoes are recommended for the industrial parts of the tour. Weekday afternoon tours tend to have smaller groups than weekend departures.
| Admission | Adult Approx €25 including tastings (approx $27) · Child Minimum age 16 to join the tour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Tours generally run at 10AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, 3PM, 4:30PM and 6PM on select days; not offered daily, verify schedule before visiting |
| Typical visit | 3 hours |
| Best time | Weekday afternoon tours, booked in advance |
| Getting there | Along the Weser in Walle district, tram 3 to Am Speicher or a riverside walk from the Altstadt |
| Address | Am Deich 18-19, 28199 Bremen, Germany |
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Location
Am Deich 18-19, 28199 Bremen, Germany
53.0895, 8.8053 View on map
Highlights
- Working brewhouse, fermentation cellars and bottling line on the Weser riverbank
- Brewery museum tracing Bremen's brewing history since the 19th century
- Guided tasting of several Beck's and Haake-Beck beers
- Riverside Walle district setting reachable by tram or on foot
- Insight into Bremen's historic beer export trade through its port
Tips for visiting
- Book well in advance since tours run only on select days at fixed times
- Confirm whether an English-language tour slot is available before booking
- Wear closed, comfortable shoes for the working brewhouse and bottling areas
- Minimum age of 16 applies because the tour ends with a beer tasting
- Plan the tour as a half-day activity given its three-hour length
When to visit
Weekday afternoon tours, booked well ahead, tend to draw smaller groups than weekend departures.
Accessibility
Parts of the working brewery, including stairways between production levels, may not be wheelchair accessible; visitors with mobility needs should confirm accessible routing in advance.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit take?
The full guided tour, including the tasting, runs about three hours.
Is it worth it for kids?
The tour has a minimum age of 16 due to the tasting component, so it does not suit families with younger children.
Is photography allowed?
Photography is generally permitted in the museum and public tour areas, though some working production areas may restrict it for safety or trade-secret reasons.