Rent the Zehntenhaus near Elgg Castle
Elgg Castle, on whose grounds the Zehntenhaus stands, was first mentioned in the history books in 1166 AD and is one of the most original castles in Europe. The Zehntehaus was gently renovated at the beginning of 2020 and opened to the public as a premium event location with a stylish ballroom, a unique vaulted cellar and a unique outdoor area. Perfect for corporate and private events, as well as a meeting location for seminars and conferences with 5 to 100 guests where value is placed on a fascinating atmosphere combined with a unique experience.
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Take the opportunity to make a free pre-booking for your date. Talk to us about your ideas and let us advise you on 052 203 28 77.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUR PREMIUM EVENT
Exactly one event takes place at the same time in the Zehntenhaus. You have exclusive use of your location and can therefore perfectly match its appearance to your event. This allows you to create a unique experience for your guests that will leave a lasting impression.
Swiss Location Award
We are delighted to have been awarded the rating "excellent" with 8.7/10 points in 2025, making us one of the most beautiful wedding venues for the fourth time.
Swiss Location Award
Stylish ballroom
Directly connected to the front garden is the ballroom, perfect for: Small groups, aperitifs, seminars, workshops and meetings. The high walls, the original grain storage basin and the perfectly preserved staircase from the 17th century are impressive. Floor plans
Unique vaulted cellar
The vaulted cellar with its original clay brick floor can accommodate 50 guests very comfortably. The perfectly symmetrical round arches with a room height of over 3.50 m lend the room charm and class.
Floor plans
Floor plans
Fascinating outdoor area
In the garden area in front of the Zehntenhaus and under the chestnut grove, there is space to hold the wedding ceremony, aperitif and even dinner at the long table with a view of the castle when the weather is fine.
Picture album
Picture album
BEST LOCATION
Totally surrounded by nature and yet easily accessible: It's only 10 minutes to the A1 motorway exit at Matzingen, 11 minutes to Oberwinterthur and 34 minutes to Zurich-Kloten Airport. 20 free parking spaces are available in the immediate vicinity, with a further 30 available on request. site plan
Magnificent chestnut grove
Where a drawbridge once protected the castle, there is now a natural staircase covered by chestnut trees. In summer, this Chestnut grove plan - coming soon
Dining under the chestnut grove
FLEXIBLE FURNISHING
The furnishings and decoration are adapted to your requirements: Lounge furniture, round tables, square tables; gala dinner, large table, bistro, U-shape, block tables; bar area, stage, seminar, conference, boardroom, children's corner, ... You tell us what is important to you and we make it happen. Seating examples - coming soon
MODERN CONNECTIONS
Although the imposing natural stone walls and the centuries-old wooden beams are reminiscent of a bygone era, all rooms have cell phone reception and are connected to the modern world via LAN and W-LAN. Technical data - coming soon
LIGHTING DESIGN
In addition to the elegant chandeliers, all rooms have mobile LED lighting elements that can be set to the colors of your choice. In this way, the rooms, the historical building elements and your own exhibits can be perfectly presented in the right light. Lighting examples - coming soon
CATERING NACH MASS
With unique catering modules, we provide a culinary thread from the arrival of your guests to their departure that is tailored to your individual needs and guaranteed to be memorable. Cateringbeispiele - coming soon
FULLSERVICE
We support you from A-Z, so that you as the organizer also get something out of your party. Thanks to our extensive list of options and our efficient partners, we can fulfill practically every wish. Decoration, entertainment, catering, event photography, shuttle service, ... to name but a few. Optionsliste • coming soon
Vaulted cellar
A PLACE WITH HISTORY
The written history of Elgg Castle dates back to 1166 and bears witness to eventful eras. The Werdmüller family refers to the origin of the miller on the Werdinsel in the city of Zurich. All the buildings are highly protected and unique in their age and quality. Historical documentation
RESERVE DATE
There is only one event per day in the Zehntenhaus. If you would like this to be yours, please contact us first on 052 203 28 77 or via the online availability request form. We will then be happy to make you a concrete offer and reserve your date definitively.
Urs & Erika
Festsaal
Birthday with 35 guests
Birthday with 35 guests
«The event went off without a hitch. We can safely call it a complete success and it was not only the quality of the food on offer that was decisive, but also the staff you employed. Marc and Nina took care of us and our guests without interruption in such a pleasant way that we were not only spoiled with food and drink, but also with an extremely friendly atmosphere. We could not have organized our event in a better way!» Testimonials
