Villa Meteor in Hochfelden: visit the Meteor brewery museum

My review of Villa Meteor

Visit to the Villa Meteor museum in Hochfelden

The Villa Meteor is a museum attached to the brewery, located in Hochfelden (north of Strasbourg). The place is special as it is the oldest brewing site in France: it has a real history, and the creation of Villa Meteor was precisely intended to share this history with visitors. The visit to Villa Meteor is interesting: it allows you to discover:

• 🌾 the raw materials used to make beer
• 🍺 brewing techniques
• 🕰️ the evolution of the brand over time
• 🏛️ the remarkable brewery buildings

A museum more than a brewery tour

It is impossible to enter the brewery itself (if that’s what you’re looking for, you’ll find my ideas for Alsatian brewery tours here), but the museum space is well laid out: you can see the brewing room through a glass window, and other rooms with objects and explanatory panels help you understand the different stages involved in making beer.

Employees explaining their job in video

I really liked that the company’s employees were highlighted: they are the ones who explain their work to visitors in short videos.

💡 Local’s tip: the visit alternates between indoor and outdoor spaces. In case of heavy rain or intense cold, it’s better to choose another day.

Meteor beer tasting and shop in Hochfelden

The last stage of the visit is the tasting, which takes place in a huge bar decorated in the brand’s colors. It’s generous: it’s possible to sample all Meteor beers.

• 🍺 beer is served in small glasses (12.5 cl)
• 🥨 Boehli pretzels (another well-known Alsatian brand) are available for snacking at the same time

Being with friends, we tasted all the beers by taking sips from each other’s glasses. I, who only knew the “classic” Pils, discovered a whole range that I really enjoyed.

💡 Local’s tip: come with several people and share your glasses; that’s what we did to taste the whole range.

You can of course then buy beer in the shop before leaving. For our part, we were delighted with the visit: it’s not huge, but we had a good time and learned a lot! If you want to extend your discovery of this brewing region, I suggest a fun bike ride around Hochfelden.

What to remember about Villa Meteor

• A museum more than a brewery tour: you don’t visit the brewery itself, but the space is well laid out and educational
• A generous tasting of the entire Meteor range, with Boehli pretzels
• A visit partly outdoors: to be avoided in heavy rain or extreme cold
• Seasonal opening hours and tickets to be booked online: check before you come

Want to extend your visit? Head to my “Beers and hop fields” bike ride or my ideas for brewery tours in Alsace.

Frequently asked questions about visiting Villa Meteor