MayrHaus takes weddings, company celebrations, conferences, workshops and private parties for up to about 250 guests across 646 square meters, in a former village inn in the Weimarer Land. Its rooms run from a small club room to a historic ballroom for 120, and they can be rented one by one or together as the whole house. The venue is at Apoldaer Straße 24 in Pfiffelbach, part of Ilmtal-Weinstraße, within reach of Weimar, Erfurt and Jena.
Seminars and company events
The house lists company parties, conferences, workshops and meetings among its business formats, and it also runs its own academy for workshops and digital training. A small team can take the Vereinszimmer for a meeting or workshop, while a company party or conference can use the Historischer Festsaal for up to 120 with the Vorsaal and Lounge for breaks and coffee. Multi-day events are possible, with a guest house on the grounds for hosts or speakers. The house also hosts formats outside the usual categories, such as gaming events, LAN parties and pop-ups.
Weddings and receptions
The former inn has been restored for weddings of every size, from a small family wedding to a large party. The beer garden is used for outdoor ceremonies and the sparkling wine reception, the Festsaal holds up to 120 for dinner and dancing, and the Gaststube suits a smaller party of up to 35. There are no fixed wedding packages: couples rent the rooms they need and add services as they wish, from full self-organization to full service. The guest house can host the couple on the wedding night.
Rooms and capacities
The Vereinszimmer is a quiet room for smaller groups, used for meetings, workshops, family celebrations and club evenings. The Gaststube, the historic dining room of the inn, takes up to 35 guests and combines with other rooms. The Historischer Festsaal, the former dance and ballroom, is the heart of the house and takes up to 120 guests. The Vorsaal and Lounge links the ballroom with the other rooms and works as a reception, lounge or break area. The beer garden and outdoor area add space in the open air for summer parties, ceremonies and receptions. Booked as a whole and in exclusive use, MayrHaus takes up to about 250 guests.
Cloakroom, cooling, storage, restrooms, a foyer and free parking complete the house.
Accommodation
A guest house on the grounds has three beds, two bathrooms and a living area. It is meant for hosts, speakers, the couple or a few selected guests.
Catering
The former kitchen of the inn is a fully equipped event kitchen. Organizers can bring their own caterer, cook for themselves or choose a provider from the venue's regional network. Furniture, tables and chairs, tableware, glasses and cutlery, electricity and water are included in the rental, and equipment, technology and services can be added.
History and setting
The house was once the Landgasthof Zur Kastanie, a village inn with regulars' tables, local clubs, Thuringian food and events. The team behind MayrHaus chose to bring it back to life as a place for events, learning, regional cooperation and new projects rather than to keep it as a museum. A network of regional partners for catering, entertainment, decoration, photography and technology works with the house.
Getting there
The address is Apoldaer Straße 24, 99510 Ilmtal-Weinstraße, in the village of Pfiffelbach near Apolda. Weimar, Erfurt and Jena are all within easy driving distance, and free parking is available on site.
