Schloss Mörsburg, a medieval castle on the edge of Winterthur in the canton of Zurich, can be used for private events and small seminars. The castle offers its Herrensaal for private occasions and a tower room for meetings, and the Gasthaus Schlosshalde beside it hosts celebrations for 20, 38 or 60 guests. It suits small groups that want a historic setting with a view rather than a large venue.
Seminars and company events
High in the tower, the castle offers a space to hold a meeting, discuss a company's plans or give a course. The official site describes the place as quiet, with a wide view that helps concentration. The team advises on the times when seminars are possible. The Herrenstube, a room with a long view, hosts wine tastings with regional winemakers on selected Friday evenings from May to October, and the site says the Herrensaal can be rented for private events. Sewing courses, tastings, exhibitions and guided tours are also run in and around the castle, and the scenic guided tour can be booked as a private event.
Weddings and receptions
The official site does not present wedding packages. It does offer the Gasthaus Schlosshalde for celebrations, with banquet menus and decoration on request. Ask the team whether a reception fits your plans.
Rooms and capacities
The Gasthaus Schlosshalde has three spaces for parties. The cellar, with raw natural stone walls, holds 60 guests. The Gaststube, with a tiled stove, has 38 seats. The Stübli suits groups of up to 20. In summer the terrace can be added. The site gives no capacity for the Herrensaal, the Herrenstube or the tower room, so request those figures when you ask for a date.
Accommodation
The castle site links an accommodation page and a room booking page for the Gasthaus, but gives no room count. Confirm the number of rooms directly with the Gasthaus.
Catering
The Gasthaus offers a banquet menu, and you choose your menu from its banquet card. The team can also arrange decoration for your event. Wines poured at the castle come from regional estates.
History and setting
The castle is first mentioned in 1241 and stands in a commanding position on the edge of Winterthur. For more than a century it has served the Historischer Verein Winterthur as a museum. The exhibition shows living culture of the 17th and 18th centuries, ceramics, glassware and weapons. The museum is open from May 1 to September 27, with free entry for children up to 16.
Getting there
Schloss Mörsburg is at Mörsburgstrasse 36, 8404 Winterthur, next to the Gasthaus Schlosshalde. Contact the Gasthaus well in advance, as the site asks organisers to get in touch early.
