This brewing process ensures that the beer retains the yeast’s valuable components as well as important trace elements and vitamins.
The commitment to ecology and sustainability is evident not only in the beer but also in the brewery’s philosophy. All ingredients for their beers come from certified organic farming and comply with the German Purity Law. This commitment to quality is particularly evident in the Schmilk’sche Mühlenbiere, which, thanks to their long maturation in tanks, develop into exceptionally full-bodied and flavorful beers.
Visitors can experience the brewing process up close and take a Guided Tour to learn about the art of organic brewing.
Saxon Switzerland Visitor Card
At the organic brewery, you’ll receive a 10% discount on guided tours of the brewery upon presentation of your visitor card.
Openings
- Guided tours begin at 12:30 p.m. and can be booked at www.schmilka.de/braumanufaktur.
Schmilk’s mill beers are served fresh on tap in the beer garden within the historic mill complex. Cuisine types
German
Directions & Parking facilities
- The Bad Schandau Elbe Bridge (B172) is completely closed for safety reasons. This also applies to pedestrians and cyclists!
Traveling by car:
The extensive detour goes via the Elbe bridges in Pirna.
Traveling by train:
Local S-Bahn station: Schmilka-Hirschmühle. There are regular express train connections from Germany and even from Austria all the way to Bad Schandau (e.g., a direct connection from Berlin to Bad Schandau). From Bad Schandau, take the S-Bahn two stops to Schmilka, then cross over on the old “Lena,” the historic ferry from 1927, and you’re there!
