Pilsner Urquell Visitor Center, Plzeň Travel Guide

The Pilsner Urquell Visitor Center in Pilsen offers an immersive journey into the history and production of the world's first golden lager. Established in 1842, Pilsner Urquell revolutionized brewing with its clear, golden color and distinct taste, becoming the inspiration for over 70% of the world's beers.The visitor experience begins at the Visitor Center, where guests can purchase tickets and learn about the brewery's origins. The tour takes you through both historical and modern brewhouses, showcasing the traditional copper vessels and the state-of-the-art bottling facilities that can process up to 120,000 bottles per hour. You'll discover the ingredients that make Pilsner Urquell unique and explore the 9-kilometer labyrinth of hand-carved cellars.A highlight of the tour is the tasting of unfiltered and unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell, drawn straight from oak barrels in the cellars. This provides a unique opportunity to savor the beer in its purest form. The Visitor Center also offers a gift shop where you can purchase souvenirs and the Na Spilce Pub, where you can enjoy Czech cuisine and fresh Pilsner Urquell. The Pilsner Urquell Brewery tour received the award for the best brewery visitor tour in Europe for 2024.