Step inside the brick-vaulted cellar of a brewery that has been making beer since 1502 – and sink into a hand-crafted oak tub of warm, fragrant Poděbradský zdroj. A private tap beside you pours unlimited unpasteurised lager, the air carries the gentle scent of hops, and the spa town of Poděbrady waits just beyond the door. Beer Spa Poděbrady is where centuries of Central Bohemian brewing tradition collide with classic Czech spa culture – a combination you will not find anywhere else in the country.
Beer Spa Poděbrady operates via direct booking with the venue. Procedures below are listed for reference only – prices are indicative and subject to change. For accommodation in Poděbrady, use the Booking.com section below.
What to expect at Beer Spa Poděbrady
The spa is housed inside the original building of the Poděbradský pivovar – specifically in the old ice-storage rooms where blocks of ice were once kept to cool maturing beer. The moment you step under the arched brick ceiling you feel the weight of history. This is not a modern wellness box; it is a living fragment of a brewery that has been here since the sixteenth century.
Welcome in the historic brewery
You arrive at the old brewery building and are shown into a private space set up exclusively for your visit. Staff introduce you to the hand-crafted oak tub that is the centrepiece of the whole experience.
Beer bath in an oak tub
You ease into warm water at around 38 °C, infused with beer, brewer's yeast, and hops. The tub is fitted with air jets whose fine bubbles deliver a gentle full-body massage while the active compounds from the brewing ingredients absorb through your skin.
Unlimited draught Poděbradský zdroj
A private tap right beside the tub pours unpasteurised Poděbradský zdroj – and you help yourself as often as you like. Sip at your own pace while the warmth and the bubbles do their work.
Relaxation and recovery
After the bath comes a quiet rest, during which the hop and yeast compounds continue to work. Muscles unwind, the mind quiets, and the everyday world fades into the background.
What's included
- Beer bath in a hand-crafted oak tub
- Air-jet bubble massage throughout the soak
- Unlimited draught unpasteurised Poděbradský zdroj beer
- Private relaxation in the historic brewery space
- Voucher valid for 1 year from purchase
When should you go?
Beer Spa Poděbrady welcomes guests primarily on weekdays; weekend slots are available by prior arrangement. Capacity is limited – popular dates fill up fast, so booking ahead is strongly recommended.
Tip: Spring and autumn are the finest seasons in Poděbrady. The castle park and the Labe riverfront come alive in those months, making it easy to pair your beer bath with a slow afternoon stroll along the river. The voucher is valid for a full year – buy now and choose your date when it suits you best.
Which experience to choose?
Beer Spa Poděbrady can be enjoyed as a quick escape or a full mini-break:
- Solo beer bath – the full oak-tub soak with unlimited Poděbradský zdroj. A fast, effective reset from everyday stress.
- Beer spa for two – the most popular choice for couples and friends. A shared tub, a private tap, and the atmosphere of a five-hundred-year-old brewery.
- Beer bath with massage & peat wrap – extends the experience with a back massage and a warm peat wrap. The deepest relaxation option on the menu.
- Overnight stay with beer spa – combine the bath with a night in one of Poděbrady's spa hotels. The ideal romantic weekend in a classic Czech spa town.
Health benefits of a beer bath
A beer spa is not just a fun story to tell at dinner – there are real, documented benefits from soaking in hops, yeast, and barley. The good news: you do not need to like drinking beer to enjoy every single one of them.
Boosts circulation
The 38 °C hop-infused water activates the heart and drives blood flow to every part of the body.
Strengthens immunity
B-group vitamins from live brewer's yeast support the immune system – absorbed directly through the skin.
Soothes skin
Hop acids have bacteriostatic properties – they calm problem skin and help with cellulite.
Melts away stress
Hops are a natural sedative – they calm the nervous system and ease you into the kind of deep rest that takes hours normally.
Rejuvenates skin
Enzymes and minerals in the bathwater detoxify the body and leave your skin noticeably softer – even sceptics are surprised.
Relieves aches
The warm water combined with air-jet bubbles eases muscle tension and has a positive effect on both body and mind.
Who is Beer Spa Poděbrady perfect for?
- Couples – a romantic afternoon for two in the private surroundings of a historic brewery, with a classic Czech spa town as your backdrop
- Groups of friends – an original experience with unlimited beer in the centre of Poděbrady
- Gift buyers – a voucher with one year's validity, gift wrapping, and instant e-mail delivery
- Beer lovers – where else do you get to bathe in beer from a brewery that has been brewing since 1502?
Beer Spa Poděbrady as a gift
Looking for a gift that will genuinely surprise someone? A beer-spa experience in Poděbrady is one of those rare presents that nobody expects and everyone loves. An oak-tub soak, unlimited Poděbradský zdroj on tap, and the atmosphere of a brewery that has stood for more than five centuries – this combination is hard to top.
The voucher suits birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Valentine's Day, or no occasion at all. It works for couples, friends, and parents alike. The recipient picks their own date – and the voucher gives them a full year to do so.
What the gift voucher includes
- Electronic voucher delivered instantly by e-mail
- Optional gift wrapping
- Valid for 1 year from purchase
- Free choice of date
- Option to exchange for another experience
- Personal dedication on the voucher
Give a Poděbrady beer-spa getaway as a gift
Pair the beer-spa experience with a night in one of Poděbrady's spa hotels – the perfect romantic escape, less than an hour from Prague.
Why Poděbrady for a beer spa?
Poděbrady is one of the best-known spa towns in Bohemia – and its beer spa is now an inseparable part of what makes it special. No other destination pairs a brewing tradition stretching back to 1502 with a classic spa-town setting and easy access from Prague.
- Historic brewery from 1502 – the spa is set inside the original Poděbradský pivovar building, in the former ice-storage rooms
- Unlimited Poděbradský zdroj – unpasteurised beer from the local brewery, poured at your own private tap right beside the oak tub
- A celebrated spa town – the glass colonnade, healing mineral springs, the castle park, and the Labe riverfront are all within walking distance
- Less than an hour from Prague – Poděbrady lies directly on the Praha–Hradec Králové line, with its own train station, and about 50 km east of Prague by road
Why you will love it
Anniversary trip for the two of us – we are both big beer fans, but neither of us expected to feel this relaxed. The vaulted brick ceiling, the warm tub, the private tap right there beside you. We walked out to the colonnade afterwards and the whole evening felt like a different world. Perfect.
Birthday gift for a friend who doesn't usually drink beer. She ended up enjoying it more than me. The atmosphere of the old brewery space is unlike anything you can get in a modern spa, and the unpasteurised beer from the tap was genuinely excellent. Already planning to come back.
Easy day trip from Prague. The train drops you right in town and the brewery is close. We combined the bath with a walk along the Labe and lunch in the park. My skin was noticeably softer the next morning – my partner noticed before I did. Great value, genuinely relaxing experience.
A brewery with five centuries of history
The brewing tradition in Poděbrady stretches back to 1502, when a civic brewery was founded in the town. It survived fires, restrictions from the nobility, and centuries of upheaval – after a blaze in 1590 reduced two competing civic breweries to one, the survivor was the very building that houses the beer spa today.
In 1913 a joint-stock company was formed and the beer began to be produced under the name Poděbradský zdroj. After nationalisation, production was halted in 1950 and the tradition lay dormant for more than sixty years. In 2013 the Poděbradský zdroj brand was revived and brewing resumed within the historic walls.
The beer spa itself opened in early 2015, in the rooms that once stored blocks of ice for cooling the maturing beer. The hand-crafted oak tubs with air jets and the unlimited Poděbradský zdroj on tap quickly made it a favourite destination for visitors from across the Polabí region and from Prague.
Poděbrady & around
Poděbrady is a classic spa town in the Central Bohemian Region, set on the banks of the Labe river. It built its reputation on healing mineral springs and on a cardiology spa tradition – and the elegant glass colonnade above Bočkův pramen remains its most recognisable landmark.
What to see and do
- Spa colonnade & park – the glass colonnade, healing mineral springs, and the generous spa park in the heart of town
- Poděbrady Castle – birthplace of King Jiří z Poděbrad, with a museum, tower, and courtyard overlooking the Labe
- Crystal Bohemia glassworks – one of the Czech Republic's best-known lead-crystal manufacturers, with guided tours available
- Labe riverfront – a promenade, a small boat harbour, and cycling paths along the river
- Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad – the historic town square with the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and a statue of the king
Getting to Poděbrady
Poděbrady lies approximately 50 km east of Prague – by car via motorway D11 in under an hour. The town has its own train station on the main Praha–Hradec Králové line, making it easy to reach without a car. It is an ideal day trip from the capital.
Where to stay in Poděbrady
If you want to extend your stay in this spa town, Poděbrady offers a range of hotels and guesthouses – from traditional spa houses to family-run pensions close to the colonnade and brewery:
- Hotels & guesthouses in Poděbrady – current availability in the spa town, near the colonnade and the brewery
- All accommodation options in the area – compare prices and find the right fit for your stay
Poděbrady beer spa vs. other destinations
Beer Spa Poděbrady stands out for something you will not find elsewhere: a beer bath inside a working historic brewery right in the middle of a celebrated Czech spa town, with unlimited unpasteurised Poděbradský zdroj poured straight from the tap at your tub. For visitors coming from Prague it is also the most accessible option on the map.
If you are weighing up other Czech destinations, here is where to look:
- Beer spas in Czech Republic – full overview of Czech beer-spa destinations, from spa towns to brewery resorts
- All beer spas – the complete BeerSpaGuide directory, including venues across Central Europe
Ready to book your Poděbrady beer spa?
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Frequently asked questions
What should I bring to Beer Spa Poděbrady?
Just yourself and a good mood. Towels and basic amenities are available on site. Come ready to enjoy Poděbradský zdroj – you will be pouring it yourself straight from the tap beside the tub, with no limit on how much you drink.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes – advance booking is strongly recommended, especially for weekends, which are available by prior arrangement only. The spa has a limited number of tubs and popular slots fill quickly. Weekday availability is generally easier.
Is a beer bath suitable for children?
Beer Spa Poděbrady is designed primarily for adults. For specific conditions regarding younger guests, check directly with the venue before booking.
Do I have to like beer to enjoy the experience?
Not at all. The health benefits – softer skin, relaxed muscles, stress relief – come from soaking in hops, yeast, and malt, not from drinking. Many guests who rarely drink beer are surprised by how much they enjoy the experience.
Can I combine the beer spa with a visit to the spa town?
Absolutely – and that is the real magic of Poděbrady. After your bath you can stroll to the glass colonnade, walk through the castle park, or follow the Labe riverfront promenade. A morning beer bath and an afternoon in the spa town makes for an excellent full day out.
Can I give a Poděbrady beer spa as a gift?
Yes – the voucher is an excellent gift. It is valid for one year from purchase, arrives instantly by e-mail, can include gift wrapping and a personal dedication, and can be exchanged for another experience if needed. The recipient chooses their own date.
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