The Historic Bürgerhaus in Langenberg, part of Velbert, can host company events, conferences, concerts, family parties and weddings for up to 500 guests. Two halls, a small wedding room and a meeting room are available for hire, all inside a landmark building from the early twentieth century in the old town.
Seminars and company events
The Small Hall is the natural choice for conferences and day meetings. It holds up to 180 people in rows, 120 at banquet tables and 120 at round tables of eight. It measures 230 square meters under an 11 meter ceiling, has daylight, air conditioning and a mobile stage. Fixed and flexible lighting, sound and conference technology are installed.
For a company gathering of several hundred people, the Great Hall takes over. Its 560 square meters seat 360 in rows on the floor, plus 147 on the gallery. The hall also works for dinners and receptions, with 270 places at banquet tables or 220 at round tables of eight. The venue states room for more than 500 guests including the gallery. The stage is variable, with a lowerable forestage, and the lighting, sound and rigging are modern and flexible.
A separate meeting room seats about 12 people for workshops, seminars and small group sessions. It is equipped with current conference technology.
Weddings and receptions
Both halls are offered for wedding and family celebrations. For a civil ceremony in a small circle, the Bergisches Zimmer is a dedicated wedding room with seating for 19. The venue suggests using the house afterwards for wedding photographs, a sparkling wine reception or the wedding meal, and its team helps with planning and running the day.
Rooms and capacities
The Great Hall: 560 square meters, 7 meter ceiling, 360 seats in rows, 147 on the gallery, 270 banquet, 220 round tables of eight. The Small Hall: 230 square meters, 11 meter ceiling, 180 in rows, 120 banquet, 120 round tables. The Bergisches Zimmer seats 19. The meeting room seats about 12. Both halls have daylight and air conditioning, and access is described as low-barrier.
History and setting
The house goes back to 1913, when Adalbert and Sophie Colsman offered the town a large sum to build a central house for the citizens, meant for assemblies and events of every kind. Architect Arno Eugen Fritsche is credited with the building, which is listed as an architectural monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. Inside the Great Hall are an Art Deco organ, detailed stucco, wall and ceiling paintings, a large original chandelier and Art Nouveau panelling.
Langenberg is known for its restored old town with narrow lanes and half-timbered houses typical of the Bergisches Land. The Bürgerhaus stands on Hauptstraße 64 and is run by the Velbert cultural and event service, the Velberter Kulturloewen, which also operates other venues in the city, including the Forum Velbert. Requests go through the venue's booking form.
Getting there
The address is Hauptstraße 64, 42555 Velbert-Langenberg. The operator publishes a parking page for visitors. Check it, and confirm the nearest station and transfers with the venue when you send a request.
