February 22, 2016 · Team HG
In the Austrian municipality of Tarrenz, it is possible to swim in baths full of beer in a medieval castle.
Austrian hospitality entrepreneurs have in a medieval castle Brasserie Starkenberger set up. The current ‘Bierbad’ is now located in the cellars where a brewery was formerly situated.
Artist Wernfried Poschusta has the honor of transforming the old fermentation rooms into a kind of wellness space. The beer bath brings many benefits. Besides being rich in vitamins and minerals, the drink is also relaxing and gives the skin a boost. Moreover, the treatment could also help heal minor wounds. For this reason, it is recommended not to shower after bathing.
Incidentally, the beer baths do not consist entirely of beer. The seven pools are first filled with 12,000 liters of water and then topped up with 300 liters of beer. The price tag of €250 is steep, and there is a maximum of four people at a time. However, it is possible to enjoy the ten specialty beers currently produced by the brewery while bathing.
