ENTRA is an event venue in the center of Rapperswil, next to the old town, with about 2,000 m² in five room modules for events from 10 to 1,000 guests. It is used for general meetings, congresses, customer and staff events, banquets, product presentations, workshops and cultural events, live, hybrid or digital. The building has large catering infrastructure and full building and event technology.
Seminars and company events
The official site names general meetings, congresses, customer and staff events, banquets, product presentations and workshops as the core uses. The main hall has a height-adjustable stage and an LED wall of up to 11 by 7 meters. MIRO, a room that can be separated from the hall by a movable wall under the gallery, works as a live-streaming studio, for break-out sessions, seminars or talks of up to 200 people.
For smaller groups, ENTRA sells seminar packages for the multifunctional rooms VIVA and PLURA, for groups of 8 to 60 people, described as all-inclusive and organized without complication. PLURA is also suited to workshops, break-out sessions and meetings with many participants, and can serve as a production office. VIVA is a small room for creative workshops and for meetings of up to 10 people. A virtual tour of the venue is available.
Weddings and receptions
The official pages we read do not present weddings. ENTRA does host banquets and receptions with catering, and the foyer is described as a place to meet, linger and enjoy. If you plan a private celebration, ask the team whether the booking fits their terms.
Rooms and capacities
There are five modules. The Saal, with MIRO, holds 1,000 people on 750 m². MIRO holds 300 people on 212 m². The Foyer holds 560 people on 520 m², with natural light and high-quality materials. PLURA holds 100 people on 159 m² and can be divided into two rooms of 100 and 59 m², 120 and 39 m², or 139 and 20 m². VIVA holds 25 people on 71 m². ENTRA also stages public concerts and shows, so ask which dates are open.
Catering
ENTRA has a large catering infrastructure on site and a hospitality section on its website for catering and service options. Public events also have a bar and snacks, and the Crown Bar team serves drinks at ticketed shows. The site does not name an exclusive caterer on the pages we read, so request the hospitality details with your date.
History and setting
The venue stands in the center of Rapperswil, on Obere Bahnhofstrasse, next to the old town. Local officials and clients describe it as a modern venue that brings business, culture and politics together. It is operated by ENTRA AG.
Getting there
The station of Rapperswil is a 7-minute walk away. Bus stops lie within 120 meters. The parking garage has 180 paid spaces and more than 30 for motorcycles, and about 900 public spaces are in the immediate area. Covered bicycle parking is available. From Zurich Airport the journey takes 53 to 58 minutes by train, usually with one change. The venue is accessible to wheelchair users. The address is Obere Bahnhofstrasse 58, 8640 Rapperswil.
