If you are in the beautiful city of Salzburg you may want to do more than the usual tourist activities (Mozart’s house, castle, Sound of Music… bla bla bla). You also might want more than opera in the evening. So make time for a beer at the iconic Salzburg beer garden Augustiner Bräu Kloster Mülln.
Salzburg Beer Garden in a Monastery
The Salzburg beer garden Augustiner Bräu Kloster Mülln lies at the foot of Mönchsberg. Here the best beer in town is served inside or outside in the beer garden. The monks from this monetary have been making quality beer since 1621. Today the monetary brewery is the largest beer restaurant in Austria covering over 5,000 square meters plus additional 1,400 seats outside in the garden.
Best Beer in the Best Salzburg Beer Garden
The beer at this Salzburg beer garden Augustiner Bräu Kloster Mülln is unique at this Bräustübl because it is not mass-produced but brewed over 16 weeks in wooden barrels. The production uses traditional methods resulting in a light, yellow, fresh beer. There are also a few other types of beer on offer. Not only do you get a great mug of beer you can also enjoy the historic surroundings. Don’t miss the beer hall on the lower level of this 15th-century monastery.
The food at the Salzburg Beer Garden
There are food vendors lining the entrance hall, they sell traditional Austrian fare which you are welcome to bring into the hall. Nothing beats this Salzburg beer garden and brewery for atmosphere. The food at this Salzburg beer garden has won gastronomic awards. You can have waiter service but it is best to select your own ceramic beer mug and take it to the cashier to pay, then take your mug to the counter to get it filled from a large wooden barrel. Make the experience complete by sharing a table with Austrians.
You can make a day trip from Munich to Salzburg or stay overnight in Salzburg. There are really good Salzburg hotels for low cost if you know where to look.
