Einbeck beer barrel path - Barrel 4: Of splendid breweries and huge thirst for beer
Welcome to the Einbeck Beer Trail. We’re glad you’re setting out to explore the history of our delicious beer! Follow the “Fass-Spur” through Einbeck!
Tip: Click through the media gallery and listen to the audio file for interesting facts about the breweries of that time.
Information about Keg 4:
You’ve now arrived at the StadtMuseum. Do you see the large gate at the entrance? This indicates that the stately half-timbered buildingwas a classic townhouse with brewing rights back in the Middle Ages. You’ll find more on this at Barrel No. 5. The pretty little house across the street (Auf dem Steinwege 14), on the other hand, was a so-called “Bude”—that is, a house without brewing rights. The owners were called “Büdener” or “Bödener.” In 1616, there were 723 breweries and 448 “Buden” in Einbeck—so beer was being brewed in a great many places. No wonder, since the thirst for beer seems to have always been strong in our beautiful city. Just imagine: During archaeological excavations, a beer glass dating from around 1350 was found. It holds 0.9 liters—almost as much as a Bavarian Maß!
Germany’s oldest original beer barrel is on display at the StadtMuseum. It dates back to the 15th century! It was found on a street with the evocative name “Petersilienwasser.” There, however, it served a completely different purpose: The old beer barrel was used as a “fasskloake”—a kind of medieval toilet. But don’t worry: These days, it doesn’t smell unpleasant at all! You can also admire historic beer taps, beer bottles, and labels from the 19th century at the StadtMuseum. You’ll also learn more about the Einbeck Beer Trek, which set off for Munich in 1969. Following historical tradition, several barrels of Einbeck beer were transported to the Bavarian capital on horse-drawn carts, accompanied by servants in historical costumes.
To reach the next keg (No. 5), continue straight ahead and then turn right onto Tiedexer Straße (be careful when crossing the street!).
Learn even more about Einbecker beer at the StadtMuseum:
At the StadtMuseum, in addition to the beer exhibition, you can also visit the fascinating RadHaus, among other attractions. Closed? Then take a virtual look inside the StadtMuseum here via the 360° panoramic tour of Einbeck.
Tip: Click through the media gallery and listen to the audio file for interesting facts about the breweries of that time.
Information about Keg 4:
You’ve now arrived at the StadtMuseum. Do you see the large gate at the entrance? This indicates that the stately half-timbered buildingwas a classic townhouse with brewing rights back in the Middle Ages. You’ll find more on this at Barrel No. 5. The pretty little house across the street (Auf dem Steinwege 14), on the other hand, was a so-called “Bude”—that is, a house without brewing rights. The owners were called “Büdener” or “Bödener.” In 1616, there were 723 breweries and 448 “Buden” in Einbeck—so beer was being brewed in a great many places. No wonder, since the thirst for beer seems to have always been strong in our beautiful city. Just imagine: During archaeological excavations, a beer glass dating from around 1350 was found. It holds 0.9 liters—almost as much as a Bavarian Maß!
Germany’s oldest original beer barrel is on display at the StadtMuseum. It dates back to the 15th century! It was found on a street with the evocative name “Petersilienwasser.” There, however, it served a completely different purpose: The old beer barrel was used as a “fasskloake”—a kind of medieval toilet. But don’t worry: These days, it doesn’t smell unpleasant at all! You can also admire historic beer taps, beer bottles, and labels from the 19th century at the StadtMuseum. You’ll also learn more about the Einbeck Beer Trek, which set off for Munich in 1969. Following historical tradition, several barrels of Einbeck beer were transported to the Bavarian capital on horse-drawn carts, accompanied by servants in historical costumes.
To reach the next keg (No. 5), continue straight ahead and then turn right onto Tiedexer Straße (be careful when crossing the street!).
Learn even more about Einbecker beer at the StadtMuseum:
At the StadtMuseum, in addition to the beer exhibition, you can also visit the fascinating RadHaus, among other attractions. Closed? Then take a virtual look inside the StadtMuseum here via the 360° panoramic tour of Einbeck.
Good to know
Openings
Can be visited at any time.
Eligibility
for Groups
for Class
for familys
for individual guests
Pet allowed
Suitable for the Elderly
Suitable for Pushchair
for Children of the age of 3-6
for Children of the age of 6-10
for Children of the age of 10 upwards
Linguistic proficiency
German, English
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Barrier-free access
Payment methods
free of charge
Directions & Parking facilities
Einbeck’s TownMuseum (StadtMuseum) in proximity to the city centre may be reached on foot from Market Square in approximately 3 minutes (240 metres).
Visitors arriving by car get to Einbeck via federal road B3. From any of the B3 exits it is only about 6 – 8 minutes by car (4 kms) to the street Auf dem Steinwege where the TownMuseum with CyclingHouse is situated. For a fee, you may park your car in the parking lot “Breil” or in one of the time-limited parking bays in the street Auf dem Steinwege.
Visitors arriving by car get to Einbeck via federal road B3. From any of the B3 exits it is only about 6 – 8 minutes by car (4 kms) to the street Auf dem Steinwege where the TownMuseum with CyclingHouse is situated. For a fee, you may park your car in the parking lot “Breil” or in one of the time-limited parking bays in the street Auf dem Steinwege.
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Einbeck Tourismus
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