SZentrum is a multifunctional event centre in the centre of Schwaz in Tyrol, at Andreas Hofer Straße 10, on the site of the former Austria Tabak Werke. It hosts congresses, conferences, trainings, galas and receptions in halls that range from 20 guests in a lounge to 1,200 standing in the main hall.
Seminars and company events
The Knappensaal is the room for training, conferences and smaller galas. It holds between 75 and 150 seminar participants depending on whether it is used whole or divided into two rooms of 75. Both halves carry their own equipment: ceiling speakers, a wireless microphone system, dimmable lighting and a projector, all controlled from a tablet. Combined with the Meistersinger Foyer and its bar area, the Knappensaal takes about 170 people standing or 140 seated. For small meetings, the Tabak Lounge holds 20 to 30 people.
The Silbersaal serves congresses and large corporate events. The venue offers planning support, individual advice and seating plans for organisers.
Rooms and capacities
The Silbersaal is a hall of 23 by 23 m with a height of 9 m, available in three variants. With parquet and gallery it covers 673 m² and takes 760 in theatre seating, 388 in parliamentary seating, 384 at round banquet tables and up to 1,200 standing. With the parquet only it covers 522 m² and takes 642 in theatre seating, 320 at round tables and 800 standing. The reduced variant of 368 m² takes 358 in theatre seating, 160 at round tables and 500 standing. The gallery adds 130 places.
The stage measures 16 by 8 m and can be extended to 16 by 12 m. Equipment includes an L-acoustics sound system with subwoofers, a digital mixing desk, wireless microphones, a grandMA2 lighting console, stage lighting, three projectors, a remotely controlled ceiling camera, four lowerable chandeliers and motorised curtains. A technical datasheet is available for download.
The Meistersinger Foyer holds 100 to 130 guests for receptions. The outdoor forecourt, the Vorplatz, holds 1,000 to 1,500 for markets and concerts.
Catering
The centre does not run its own kitchen. On its organiser page it recommends three catering partners: SZ Catering in Schwaz, Schulz Catering & Hospitality in Vomp and Once Upon a Bite in Schwaz. C&M Veranstaltungstechnik from Stans is the named technical partner.
Getting there
The building has more than 450 underground parking spaces. Train and bus stops are about five minutes' walk away. All halls and rooms are barrier-free and suitable for wheelchair users.
