Congress and culture houses with charm
It doesn't always have to be in the really big format. There are many small and medium-sized congress and cultural centers in Switzerland that impress with their attractive offerings. An association of these small and medium-sized congress and cultural centers (KMKK) was founded on 22 November 2016 to promote exchange between the numerous locations. The initiators were Reto Konrad from the Thun Culture and Convention Center and Jan Steiner from the Pontresina Convention and Culture Center. "Do not disregard economic goals"According to Reto Konrad, the purpose of the association is the regular active exchange of experiences between event venues. "This takes place in regular meetings at a partner's premises and in a mailing group." For example, cooperation in the areas of gastronomy and catering or when booking artists is discussed. According to Konrad, the main challenge for small and medium-sized congress and cultural venues is that they should and must satisfy a variety of public, local and cultural interests - yet they still have to operate economically. "The cultural performance season and the congress months overlap a great deal - these are circular months," explains Konrad. "All needs must be weighed up when allocating halls and the economic objectives must not be disregarded."Culture and Congress Center, Thun
The KKThun has made a strong name for itself in the cultural sector since its opening in 2011 and has become an integral part of the cultural landscape of the destination Thun-Lake Thun. For around a year now, the venue has been focusing more on the second "K" in its name: the congress area. The culture and congress center won the silver medal of the Swiss Location Award 2016 in the congress venue category and was nominated for the Swiss MICE Award 2017.Congress and parish house Liebestrasse, Winterthur
For more than 100 years, the Congress and parish hall the city life of Winterthur. The building has developed with the city and can look back on a proud history. The large ballroom is appreciated for its beautiful appearance and good acoustics for congresses, conferences, general meetings, banquets, gala dinners, anniversary celebrations and concerts. The integrated stage and organ give it a special touch. The Swiss Green Economy Symposium was held at this location, among others.Braui Cultural Center, Hochdorf
The buildings of the Hochdorfer Bier brewery stood on the Braui site from 1932 to 1995. The charismatic Suudhauswhich is located in Hochdorf's landmark, the striking brewery tower. The new building for the cultural center was erected around this tower. The Braui cultural center hosts a wide variety of events. Whether large stage shows, comedians, theater, concerts, corporate events or private functions. Among others, the following events have taken place at the location: Raiffeisen Bank staff event. Employee party 4B Hochdorf, CSS Lucerne, CKW Central Switzerland, comedy events by Duo Fischbach, Marco Rima, Bliss, Oropax or Divertimento.Lorzensaal, Cham
At Lorzen Hall over 800 events take place in various rooms. From congresses, seminars, theater, concerts and meetings to festive banquets and aperitifs. The Lorzensaal has a large hall that can be adapted to the needs of the event organizers. With the lowerable lifting platforms and pedestals, events can be staged on one or more levels, and the size of the hall can also be changed thanks to the lifting walls that can be raised. This means that the hall can be converted from tiered theater seating to straight banquet seating in no time at all. In addition to the main hall, the Lorzensaal also has two seminar rooms and two smaller workshop rooms.Congress and Cultural Center, Pontresina
The Pontresina Congress and Cultural Center is located in the middle of the impressive Engadine natural landscape and offers a spectacular view of the Roseg Valley. It is the highest congress center in Europe. As a conference venue, Pontresina offers first-class hotels and a wide range of culinary delights. The location is suitable for company congresses and seminars, delegate meetings, further education events, concerts and theater. The Swiss Real Estate Forum of the Swiss Real Estate Association SVIT recently took place at the Pontesina Congress and Culture Center.Würth House, Rorschach
The Würth House in Rorschach offers a unique combination of light-flooded architecture and spacious conference/event infrastructure combined with art. An adjoining museum displays exhibits from one of the largest private art collections in the world. Due to its direct location on Lake Constance, the outdoor area offers a beautiful panorama. At the supermarket conference of a major Swiss distributor, almost all the possibilities in and around the building were used: From a conference in the Carmen Würth Saal to accompanying workshops in the meeting rooms, a product exhibition in the foyer area, an aperitif with a musical walking act outside by the lake and a final seated dinner in the restaurant.
