Schloss Broich in Mülheim an der Ruhr can be hired for company events, receptions, weddings and private parties. Five rooms hold between 40 and 100 guests each, and the castle courtyard is available for receptions in good weather. The castle stands on the banks of the Ruhr and is run by the city's marketing and tourism company, which handles room requests.
Seminars and company events
Four of the five rooms are offered for company events: the Rittersaal, the Wappenzimmer, the Kaminzimmer and, by arrangement, the Schlossgewölbe for workshops. The Rittersaal is the main conference room. It measures 120 square meters, with a 50 square meter anteroom, and takes up to 100 people in rows for a presentation or up to 80 at round tables for an anniversary dinner. The Wappenzimmer seats 40 in rows for a presentation and 25 in a U shape for a workshop. The Kaminzimmer works as a break and reception room next to it. Conference and sound equipment is available on request. A company event day runs up to eight hours, plus four hours for setup and clearing.
Weddings and receptions
The castle holds civil and free ceremonies. In the Rittersaal, a civil ceremony takes up to 65 people including the couple, witnesses and photographer, and a free ceremony up to 80. The Wappenzimmer takes 45 and 50 respectively. A sparkling wine reception fits in the Rittersaal anteroom, the Kaminzimmer or the Tecklenburger Kammern. For the wedding meal, the Rittersaal seats up to 80 at banquet tables and the Tecklenburger Kammern up to 60. The Tecklenburger Kammern have a bar and open directly onto the courtyard, which can be used for receptions and photos during the rental.
Rooms and capacities
The Rittersaal and its anteroom are booked together. The Wappenzimmer and the Kaminzimmer are booked as a pair, or as an addition to the Rittersaal. The whole representation floor, which is the Rittersaal, Kaminzimmer and Wappenzimmer, can be taken as one package. The Tecklenburger Kammern (up to 60) are on the ground floor with their own entrance and an anteroom for buffets and drinks. The Schlossgewölbe takes up to 60 for a reception or a workshop. The rooms on the first floor have no step-free access. Viewings are possible by appointment only.
Catering
The castle has no in-house kitchen listed on its site. It works with four partner caterers: Franky's Catering, Hubert Imhoff Catering, Die Metzgerei Partyservice and the Walkmühlen restaurant. For weddings, private parties and company events, food and drinks must be bought through these partners. Draft beer, if wanted, is supplied by the castle's operator in 30 liter kegs.
History and setting
Schloss Broich has stood on the Ruhr since the 9th century. It is the most important historic building in Mülheim and also houses a history museum, a trail through the castle's past and an augmented reality app. The same building is the head office of the city marketing company, so visitors to your event can be pointed to other venues and sights in the area.
Getting there
The bus and tram stop Schloss Broich is opposite the castle. It is served by U-Bahn lines 102 and 901 and by bus lines 125, 131, 135, 752, NE 9 and NE 10. The Ringlokschuppen car park has 80 free spaces about three minutes away on foot. The Stadthalle car park (350 spaces) and underground garage (156 spaces) are about five minutes away, and coaches can park free at the Stadthalle lot.
