KulturBrauerei, former Schultheiss Brewery (1878)

Brewhouse, horse stable, restaurant – these labels are still to be found on the buildings that Franz Schwechten began erecting in 1878 for one of the largest breweries in Europe. Workshops for disabled people, childcare facilities, and bath areas attest to the progressive social mindset of the successful owner. The brewery was nationalized after the creation of East Germany and stayed in business until 1968. Today the KulturBrauerei is a place to eat, drink, and dance. It is also home to a movie theater, a bicycle rental agency, and a museum devoted to everyday life in East Germany.