"A Fresh if Imperfect Pleasure: Radeberg" Radeberg by richiecdisc

Radeberg Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 17 photos

Though there is not all that much to see in Radeberg, it does offer a glimpse into how fairly prosperous towns were ravaged by the Communist takeover following WWII. It also offers a chance to tour one of the country's most successful breweries and one that managed to survive the Iron Curtain's rise and fall. Lastly, it offers one of the few opportunities to sample Radeberger's illusive Zwickelbier. This is one of those times when the most pleasant reason is also the best.

Last visit to Radeberg: Aug 2010
Intro Updated Jun 17, 2011
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the new stainless steel vessels at Radeberger - Radeberg

Radeberger Brewery Tour Things to Do (1)

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a great historical brewery: Radeberger - Radeberg

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toonsarah Aug 27, 2011 at 11:40 AM Report Abuse

That brewery tour sounds great - free beer AND a free glass! Love the old B&W photo too. Shame about your meal though, but I've found elsewhere that sometimes a great-looking place can disappoint - maybe they think they don't have to try too hard?
mircaskirca Aug 2, 2011 at 4:39 AM Report Abuse

A true paradise for a beer nut as you, though the food wasn't really the one to come back for :)
Nemorino Jun 22, 2011 at 4:13 AM Report Abuse

Great idea to take you on a "surprise" tour of Radeberg! One of Europe's outstanding young stage directors, Vera Nemirova, used a parody of a Radeberg beer advertisement to pep up the second act of Wagner's Tannhäuser in her Frankfurt production.
willy_wonka Jun 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM Report Abuse

there is more to life then beer right? like erm... wine? ;-P
Trekki Jun 16, 2011 at 9:57 PM Report Abuse

Aren't you a lucky chap with your father-on-law and his love for the same golden yellow liquid? Oh and now I know what Zwickel is (really: didn't know properly before). Only sad that the eatery was that bad. Indeed a shame!
cachaseiro Jun 16, 2011 at 10:05 AM Report Abuse

Looks good that brewery.
DoreenDe Jun 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM Report Abuse

Maybe it was not like you envisioned but at least you finally made it :)