NÜRNBERG GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Beneath Nuremberg’s Red Sandstone: The Rock‑Cut Cellar Maze in English
A roughly one‑hour English guided tour through Historische Felsengänge’s 700‑year‑old rock‑cut cellars, concluding with local tastings in the brewery tavern.
Beneath Nuremberg’s Red Sandstone: The Rock‑Cut Cellar Maze in English.
Carved into bright red sandstone under Nuremberg, a vast network of vaults and corridors has sheltered beer for more than seven centuries. The Rockcut Cellar Maze traces the city’s brewing past—first recorded in 1380—and today still houses small-scale maturation of specialty beers and schnaps while offering guided visits and tastings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seven centuries of beer beneath the city
The cellars—cut into bright red sandstone and first mentioned in 1380—served for generations as the cool, stable environment for ripening and storing Nuremberg’s beers, notably the city’s traditional red beer.
A living brewery cellar and distillery visit
A small portion of the maze is again used by a craft brewery to mature specialty beers and beer schnaps; tours include a visit to the whisky distillery and the brewery’s storage areas.
Tastings in the brewery tavern
After the underground passageways and storage vaults, the tour ends with time to sample local specialties in the brewery tavern—an essential close to a visit that pairs history with flavor.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
The guided visit threads through maze‑like corridors hewn from sandstone, explaining the formation and centuries‑long use of the cellars for beer ripening and storage. Tours are offered in multiple languages and combine historical context with stops in active brewery spaces and a tavern tasting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this visit—and who should check details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Audioguides are available in English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian and Portuguese; bring any personal hearing aids or adapters you require for an audio device.
Public tours run about 60–70 minutes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 60 to 70 minutes.
When is the English guided tour offered?
There is an English guided tour on Sunday at 11:10 a.m.
Are audioguides available in other languages?
Yes—audioguides are available in English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian and Portuguese.
Are children charged admission?
Children under the age of 7 are admitted free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Is there a discount with the Nürnberg‑Card?
Yes, owners of the Nürnberg‑Card receive a 50% discount.
Are tastings and the distillery visit part of the tour?
Yes—the tour includes a visit to the whisky distillery and time to taste local specialties in the brewery tavern.