Gasthof Gyrenbad hosts seminars, workshops, weddings, family celebrations and company events for up to 120 people in a country inn above Turbenthal, in the canton of Zurich. Groups of five or more can book seminar packages, and overnight stays are possible in seven hotel rooms with 12 beds. The building has been known as an inn since the 17th century and was renovated carefully from 1990.
Seminars and company events
The inn presents itself for seminars, conferences and workshops without stress. Seminar packages are offered from five people. They cover free parking, a welcome coffee with a croissant, mineral water in the seminar room, self-service coffee breaks in the morning and afternoon with fruit and a small snack by arrangement, and a three-course business lunch, with drinks charged separately. Packages are available for a full day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for a half day (8 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m.), or as a 24-hour package with an overnight stay in a single room. In the evening guests can eat à la carte. The seminar rooms are equipped with WiFi, a pinboard, flipchart, overhead projector, screen, video projector and a facilitation case. The inn asks you to arrange an appointment to discuss your seminar, so that the team has time for you. Short-notice changes are charged, and cancellation terms are published on the seminar page.
Weddings and receptions
The halls suit weddings, family celebrations and company functions for up to 120 people, with more or fewer depending on the seating. The Damensalon, a historic salon, is used for smaller, formal occasions of up to eight guests or for a standing aperitif for up to 15. The Feuerkeller, a cellar where food is grilled over an open fire, takes 20 to 40 people for a grill or fondue evening, depending on seating. The inn also runs a calendar of public events, such as dinner theater evenings, and a New Year's Eve menu.
Rooms and capacities
The halls take up to 120 guests. The Damensalon takes 8 seated or 15 standing. The Feuerkeller takes 20 to 40. The dining room and the terrace are historic features that were kept during the renovation. The Damensalon can also be used as a meeting room at a lower room fee than the main seminar room.
Accommodation
The inn has 7 hotel rooms with 12 beds, enough for a seminar group of up to 12 people overnight. The 24-hour seminar package includes an overnight stay in a single room, and the number of single rooms limits who can stay on site.
Catering
The inn's own kitchen supplies the three-course business lunch for seminars, coffee breaks and à la carte dinners. A modern kitchen was added during the renovation, and the Feuerkeller allows grilling over an open fire. Brunch is served on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
History and setting
The Gyrenbad was a bath house and has been an inn since the 17th century, set in the landscape above Turbenthal. The inn describes itself as one of the most original country inns in Switzerland. The Damensalon, the dining room and the terrace are original features that were preserved when the house was renovated from 1990.
Getting there
The inn is at Girenbadstrasse 133, 8488 Gyrenbad ob Turbenthal. For some events the inn offers a shuttle from and to Turbenthal station. Ask when you book if you need one for your group, and there is free parking.
