--- title: Braucommune in Freistadt (Freistädter Brauhaus brewpub) url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010980/braucommune-in-freistadt-freistaedter-brauhaus-brewpub.html" description: Fresh beer with a long history date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Braucommune in Freistadt (Freistädter Brauhaus brewpub) Braucommune in Freistadt (Freistädter Brauhaus brewpub) ========================================================= Freistadt, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/213467/688C88093B555D97425015D0E5979C6281F8087268EF49F60BBB42D486CCF864/brunnen-von-arik-brauer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/213468/CA4377FAD5C9043B7560E41FFC85919FDE7F1E4AD2778F8F5EEC2910CE162D3C/braucommune-in-freistadt-freistaedter-brauhaus.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/213469/911BE080E8F889928201A715D174BA0A5684E5F47BB7C0D2AB50F09F48F32596/muehlviertelbiertrinkengemeinsamoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhpatricklangwallner.jpg) © Open copyright © Martin Pröll Close copyright [ ![Brewing commune with bottling plant](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/213466/1FAB63B76D6B4DA8E11C008B1B6363AE0B772BBEDD4E6A9BB4A67FE8AC50CE1E/braucommune-mit-abfuellanlage.jpg "Brewing commune with bottling plant (© Martin Pröll)") View panorama ](#panoramaId_213466) © Open copyright © Martin Pröll Close copyright [ ![Fountain by Arik Brauer](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/213467/688C88093B555D97425015D0E5979C6281F8087268EF49F60BBB42D486CCF864/brunnen-von-arik-brauer.jpg "© Martin Pröll") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/213467/688C88093B555D97425015D0E5979C6281F8087268EF49F60BBB42D486CCF864/brunnen-von-arik-brauer.jpg) © Open copyright © Freistädter-Bier Close copyright [ ![The brewing community in Freistadt has also included the Freistädter Brauhaus (gastronomy) since the end of 2012.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/213468/CA4377FAD5C9043B7560E41FFC85919FDE7F1E4AD2778F8F5EEC2910CE162D3C/braucommune-in-freistadt-freistaedter-brauhaus.jpg "© Freistädter-Bier") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/213468/CA4377FAD5C9043B7560E41FFC85919FDE7F1E4AD2778F8F5EEC2910CE162D3C/braucommune-in-freistadt-freistaedter-brauhaus.jpg) © Open copyright © PatrickLangwallner Close copyright [ ![Muehlviertel beer drinking together](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/213469/911BE080E8F889928201A715D174BA0A5684E5F47BB7C0D2AB50F09F48F32596/muehlviertelbiertrinkengemeinsamoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhpatricklangwallner.jpg "© PatrickLangwallner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/213469/911BE080E8F889928201A715D174BA0A5684E5F47BB7C0D2AB50F09F48F32596/muehlviertelbiertrinkengemeinsamoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhpatricklangwallner.jpg) © Open copyright © Martin Pröll Close copyright [ ![Glass relief wall in the brewhouse](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/213470/23612F9FD5F2871FFC654390A8F80D9E50DA047EB9DD02CE8D52E2E5E13F71C3/glasreliefwand-im-sudhaus.jpg "© Martin Pröll") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/213470/23612F9FD5F2871FFC654390A8F80D9E50DA047EB9DD02CE8D52E2E5E13F71C3/glasreliefwand-im-sudhaus.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. × Brewing commune with bottling plant | © Martin Pröll Brauhausstraße 2 4240 Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brauhausstra%C3%9Fe%202%2C%204240%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Brauhausstra%C3%9Fe%202%2C%204240%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.509998&lon=14.500703&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Fresh beer with a long history **Braucommune 1770** On 31 December 1770, the contract to purchase a plot of land outside the town, the so-called “Stadtschreibergärten”, was finally signed between the municipality and the citizens of Freistadt. This laid the foundation for the construction of a new brewery, which was built between 1770 and 1780. To protect their interests, the owners of the 149 houses in Freistadt’s town centre who held brewing rights joined together to form the “Braucommune in Freistadt” community association. The shares held by the investors in the brewery were calculated in buckets (a bucket being an old measure of beer, equivalent to around 56 litres), with its total share capital (6,390 buckets) being divided unequally among the brewery’s 149 shareholders. As a result, the land register guarantees each house at least 15 buckets with the option to purchase additional shares up to a maximum of 140 buckets. **Europe’s only brewing community** The rights and obligations assumed by the “Freistädter Braucommunisten” (members of the Freistadt brewing community) back in 1770 remain unchanged to this day and are still valid. The “Commune” as a legal form for a company is entered as such in the commercial register even now and is believed to be the last of its kind in Europe. **The Braucommune today** The Braucommune in Freistadt is one of 22 commercial breweries in Upper Austria and the largest brewery in the Mühlviertel region. Each year, it produces around 60,000 hl of Freistädter beer, around 20,000 hl of Freistädter lemonade and around 15,000 hl of commercial goods. **Why not visit our beer shop, too?** Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon#### Everything our fans could want – from clothing to specialities from the region, branded merchandise and doormats! Our beer shop in Freistadt offers a huge selection of tasty treats and gifts from the home of beer, perfect for fans of Freistädter beer and budding devotees. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Braucommune in Freistadt (Freistädter Brauhaus brewpub)** Brauhausstraße 2 4240 Freistadt Phone [ +43 7942 75777 ](tel:+43794275777) E-Mail [office@freistaedter-bier.at](#mailto) Web [www.freistaedter-bier.at](https://www.freistaedter-bier.at "New window") Web [www.freistaedter-bier.at/brauhaus/](https://www.freistaedter-bier.at/brauhaus/ "New window") [Book now](https://www.freistaedter-bier.at/biererlebnis/brauereifuehrung/ "New window") https://www.freistaedter-bier.at https://www.freistaedter-bier.at/brauhaus/ --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/FreistaedterBier) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/freistaedter_bier/)--- **Contact person** Braucommune in Freistadt Brauhausstraße 2 4240 Freistadt --- **We speak the following languages** German English Czech [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon **Closing day**- Sunday - holiday [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**By car: From Linz, continue on the Mühlkreis motorway (A7) in the direction of Prague (40 km) From the Czech border, head towards Linz (15 km) By train: From Linz to Freistadt railway station (3 km outside the centre) on the Summerau railway line Linz railway station–Freistadt [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility - Diaper room - Children's corner (indoors) - Playground (outdoors) **Food and drink available**Freistädter Brauhaus brewpub, open daily from 9 a.m. (serving hot food all day) **Service**- Shop **Guided tour**Guided tours daily from Monday to Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (fixed appointments). Price per person with a free gift: €8.00. Tour takes about an hour, including beer tasting. Minimum group size 8 people, maximum 30 people. Larger groups will be split (but two groups can still start at the same time). No tours possible on public holidays. Booking required – please call +43 7942 75777 or email bierakademie@freistaedter-bier.at. [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information****Public guided tour:** Every Thursday at 2 p.m. No booking required! **For private groups:** Monday to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimum 8 people (groups of 31 or more people will be split) We reserve the right to combine small groups. Group bookings on request. **Prices:** Tour lasting approximately 2 hours: €12.00 (including VAT) per head, including beer tasting and a free gift from our beer shop. Book directly with the Brauhaus brewpub using the booking form **[HERE](https://www.freistaedter-bier.at/biererlebnis/brauereifuehrung/)** (in German only). [book a ticket](https://www.freistaedter-bier.at/biererlebnis/brauereifuehrung/ "New window") **Payment methods** Cash payment **Debit and credit cards** American Express ATM card Diners Club Mastercard Visa **Discounts (Age-related / Groups)**- Children - Student groups with school class - Seniors - Handicapped - Groups [ Cooperation ](#ttgCollapseKooperationen) -------------------------------------------- - AMA Genuss Region quality seal **other cooperations and memberships**Mühlviertler Wirtshauskultur (Mühlviertel Innkeepers’ Association) [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Suitable for wheelchairs: Not all of the legally stipulated ÖNORM are complied with. 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