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Beer enthusiasts and social groups looking for a unique tasting experience.
Fontana beer Žalec
SI
Beer Fountain·Unique, Social, Relaxed
Fontana beer Žalec is a landmark attraction that transforms traditional beer tasting into an interactive outdoor event. Visitors purchase a special glass mug equipped with a microchip, which allows them to pour samples from several automated taps featuring rotating selections from local breweries. The experience is highly social and set within a well-maintained public park, making it a popular stop for both dedicated beer lovers and families. While you wait for your pours, you can read detailed information boards about the different IPAs and lagers on offer. It is a perfect blend of local culture, modern technology, and a relaxed community atmosphere.
Fontana beer Žalec is a landmark attraction that transforms traditional beer tasting into an interactive outdoor event. Visitors purchase a special glass mug equipped with a microchip, which allows them to pour samples from several automated taps featuring rotating selections from local breweries. The experience is highly social and set within a well-maintained public park, making it a popular stop for both dedicated beer lovers and families. While you wait for your pours, you can read detailed information boards about the different IPAs and lagers on offer. It is a perfect blend of local culture, modern technology, and a relaxed community atmosphere.
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Address
Savinjska cesta 11, 3310 Žalec, Slovenia
Websitebeerfountain.eu
Phone(03) 712 12 62
Hours
Open nowMon
12:00 - 7:30 PM
Tue
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wed
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thu
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Fri
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sat
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sun
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Highlights
Self-service beer taps featuring a variety of local Slovenian brews.
Commemorative glass mugs with microchips used to activate the taps.
Informative boards describing the characteristics of each available beer.
Buzzy outdoor setting adjacent to a park and playground.
Great photo opportunities at a world-first attraction.
Currency
EUR €
Time of Day
Lunch, Dinner
Occasion Tags
Tourists, Groups, Casual Drinks, Family, Locals
Reviews
4.6
Excellent3,2 K reviews
Fontana beer Žalec is widely celebrated as a brilliant and unique experience for visitors to the region. Reviewers frequently highlight the novelty of the self-service taps and the high quality of the local IPAs and craft beers available for tasting. The atmosphere is consistently described as friendly and social, with many guests appreciating the helpful staff who manage the glass distribution. While the experience is overwhelmingly positive, some visitors mention that the taps can be slow and the pours are relatively small tasting portions rather than full drinks. The location is also noted for being family-friendly, thanks to the adjacent park and nearby food stalls. Overall, it is considered a must-visit attraction for its fun and interactive approach to local brewery culture.
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Location
Žalec, Slovenia