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A group of smiling people, presumably the Felsenau brewery team, stand together on a staircase. The black and white photo radiates community and pride.
The black-and-white image captures the timeless atmosphere of the Felsenau brewery on the banks of a tranquil river, surrounded by gentle vegetation that conveys an air of calm and permanence.
The image shows a row of dark "Felsenau" beer bottles on a conveyor belt in a brewery, captured in a dynamic, monochrome photograph that suggests craftsmanship and tradition.

Felsenau Brewery

Felsenau, Bern’s beer, brewed on the banks of the River Aare in the city’s oldest brewery.

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Twenty people are responsible for all the processes at the Felsenau brewery. People from Bern and Biel to Langenthal and Gstaad love these special beers – with a few famous exceptions. Various partners deliver the beers to restaurants, shops, households, and events of all sizes, from family celebrations to music festivals.

A group of smiling people, presumably the Felsenau brewery team, stand together on a staircase. The black and white photo radiates community and pride.
© Brauerei Felsenau

Twenty employees are in charge of all the processes at the Felsenau Brewery. Its beers are enjoyed from Bern to Biel to Langenthal to Gstaad – with a few famous exceptions. Various partners deliver the beers to restaurants, shops, households, and events of all sizes, from family gatherings to music festivals.

The Felsenau brewery produces around 25,000 hectolitres of beer each year. That’s about 8.3 million Stangen (0.3 dl) plus the odd Herrgöttli (0.2 dl).

The image shows a row of dark "Felsenau" beer bottles on a conveyor belt in a brewery, captured in a dynamic, monochrome photograph that suggests craftsmanship and tradition.
© Brauerei Felsenau

The brewery’s most famous and popular product is, of course, the Bärner Müntschi (Kiss from Bern). But the other beers are every bit as good as the city’s favourite in terms of quality and taste. In total, the Felsenau brews ten classic beers, two of which are seasonal, brewed especially for spring and winter.

Experience the art of brewing beer first hand! In the old buildings, historic machinery is combined with the latest technology. On this tour you can see every stage of the beer brewing process and discover fascinating flavours. Brewers and beer sommeliers are on hand to answer your questions, and beer pretzels and Bavarian sausages are served on request.

Location

Strandweg 34
3005 Bern

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