- Hop and Beer Temple - Why is high-quality Czech aromatic hops an essential ingredient for brewing beer and why has Czech beer made our country famous all over the world? What is the history of hops from the Middle Ages to the present? These and other questions are answered by a unique exhibition of the Hop Museum in Zatec.
The area of 4,000 m2 represents the development of hop growing from the early Middle Ages to the present day. In addition to the interesting collections of the museum, you will get to know your own object, which is a technical monument and an example of industrial purpose architecture from the late 19th century in the city known for the best hops in the world. You will learn why the best hops in the world are harvested in the Saaz region and why they have had to protect themselves from quality defects since the Middle Ages. You will be interested in historical photographs and written documents about hop growing and brewing. Here you will also find interesting tools, machines and historical machines.
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Entrance to the museum
- Tickets for the brewery Žatec
Enjoyable day excursion to Northwest Bohemia from Prague, where the traveler learns about the historic brewing process and the production of hops and malt. The Žatec area isn’t just aesthetically pleasing, located at the base of the Giant Mountains, it also holds a fascinating history tied to the Hussites in the Czech territories. Furthermore, it was a residence for the Sudeten Germans for hundreds of years, who contributed significantly to the cultural heritage of the region.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
