Historic Munich venue protected by eCLIQ wireless digital locking

Challenge

Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V commissioned Munich’s Hofbräuhaus in 1589, initially as a brewery to supply the Wittelsbacher Hof. Moved at the end of the 19th century and severely damaged during World War II, it underwent reconstruction in 1958. 

The Hofbräuhaus attracts tourists and city locals – seating 3,000 guests indoors and a further 400 in the beer garden.

Key criteria

• A unified system which could authorize access at the Hofbräuhaus and their food production facility in Brunntal
• Easy access rights management for employees and service providers at both sites – including up to 100 waiters per shift
• Simple, low-impact installation which complies with monument preservation requirements

Solution

They opted for ASSA ABLOY’s proven eCLIQ system. Every key has an integrated chip and is programmable individually for the user. Its versatility is demonstrated when a key is lost: Access authorizations are removed rapidly – simply by reprogramming cylinders – ensuring security is maintained. The eCLIQ system also helps manage workflows for service providers such as cleaners: Their access is enabled on a time-limited basis.

All eCLIQ cylinders are compatible with the strict monument preservation requirements; they have a flush fit, so don’t even appear part of an electronic locking system. With wireless, inobtrusive installation at the doors, devices blend with the interior. “We can exchange a mechanical cylinder 1:1 with an eCLIQ cylinder without having to modify anything on the door or install cables,” confirms Miriem Hammoudi, Business Development Manager at ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH.

The system is managed via a flexible, scalable web-based platform, CLIQ Web Manager: “I can program keys from anywhere or also block them quickly if a key has been lost or if someone is no longer allowed to enter,” says Robert Graßl. “And I can install any cylinder in any door by adjusting the length. I don’t have to carry extra stock which is really cost effective.”

With the hosting solution chosen, access data is stored securely at ASSA ABLOY, accessible anytime and from any location, ideal for managing large systems or multiple locations. The system is easy to expand anytime – future-proofing Hofbräuhaus access.