The Eichensaal is an event hall in Altstätten, in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley, that organisations can rent for events of up to 240 people. It sits on the first floor of a new building on Eichenstrasse 17a, built for the Caron Fahrzeugtechnik AG company, and opened after two years of construction. The hall is described as up to date technically, and the rental includes the hall itself, its stage and its technical and catering equipment.
Seminars and company events
The official site lists the hall for various events and offers a technical package that suits presentations, talks and company gatherings. A projector with a 6 meter wide screen, stage and front lighting, a sound system with front speakers, four handheld microphones and four headsets are available. A connection for a mixing console is provided, and so is password-protected WiFi. A lectern is part of the equipment.
The stage is modular. It is made of 12 elements of 2 m by 1 m, giving 24 m² of stage that can be set up as needed. Acoustic panels on the walls and mood lighting shape the room, and mobile partitions allow the space to be divided. The site does not publish seating layouts, so ask the operator which setup fits a seated conference or a standing reception.
Weddings and receptions
The website does not mention weddings or private celebrations specifically. It only says that the hall can be rented for different events. If you plan a reception or a banquet, ask the operator whether the booking is possible and which rules apply.
Rooms and capacities
The hall measures about 500 m², is square in shape and holds up to 240 people. It is a single main room with variable stage elements. Around it, the entrance area has a cloakroom, a reception point and an information table. There are toilets for women, men and people with reduced mobility. A gallery serves technicians and storage.
Catering
The hall has a full catering infrastructure for caterers: a catering kitchen with a combi steamer, three refrigerators and one freezer, stove tops with extraction, fixed and mobile serving surfaces, a hood dishwasher and a glass washer. Glasses, plates and cutlery are available for 240 people. There is a room for beverage storage and cooling. The site does not name an in-house caterer, so plan to bring your own or ask the operator.
History and setting
The hall was created in the new building of Caron Fahrzeugtechnik AG, a vehicle technology company, at the edge of Altstätten. The operator is Schumacher Services AG.
Getting there
The address is Eichenstrasse 17a, 9450 Altstätten. Vehicles arrive by Eichenstrasse. Guests should use the east entrance, on the side of the plot facing Schachenstrasse. The event hall is on the first floor. The site does not give public transport details, so confirm the nearest station and parking with the operator. Requests go through the contact form, by email or by phone.
