Kurhaus Baden-Baden

What Kurhaus Baden-Baden does

Kurhaus Baden-Baden is a historic event and conference venue complex located in the UNESCO World Heritage spa city of Baden-Baden, Germany. Operated by the state-owned Bäder- und Kurverwaltung Baden-Württemberg (BKV), a public law institution under the State of Baden-Württemberg, the venue traces its origins to a 1766 promenade house and opened its current classicist building, designed by Friedrich Weinbrenner, in 1824. The complex comprises ten-plus distinct function rooms including the flagship Bénazetsaal (930 sqm, up to 1,240 guests) with a 13.5m barrel-vaulted ceiling, the Weinbrennersaal concert hall, the Wintergarten conservatory, the Bel Etage, the historic Trinkhalle walkway, and the Kurgarten outdoor space — collectively accommodating events from 20 to over 1,000 guests. The venue's technology stack centers on a modernized audio-visual infrastructure installed during the €8.2M 2011 Bénazetsaal renovation (Meyersound sound, GrandMa lighting, full digital video network), supplemented by 360° virtual panoramic tours of event spaces, Google Maps integration, etracker analytics, and Eventim-powered online ticketing.

The business serves four primary customer segments — corporate event clients (conferences, seminars, exhibitions), private social celebrations (weddings, galas, jubilees), cultural event organizers (concerts, festivals, comedy), and government/diplomatic bodies — and operates four revenue streams: bespoke venue rental contracts, commission-based public event ticketing through Baden-Baden Events GmbH and Eventim, exclusive in-house catering via the 2019-established KHR Gastronomie GmbH subsidiary, and parking revenue from the KurhausGarage (which added six EV charging stations in 2021). Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales via inquiry forms and dedicated sales staff with event-driven demand generated through ticketing partnerships, the on-site Ticketservice Baden-Baden counter, and digital channels (bilingual website, Facebook, Instagram, newsletter). Notable events include the 2017 G20 Finance Ministers summit, recurring cultural programming by Philharmonie Baden-Baden and Casino Baden-Baden, the SWR3 New Pop Festival, and the upcoming 2027 WDC World Dance Championship.

Name

Kurhaus Baden-Baden

Legal name

Bäder- und Kurverwaltung Baden-Württemberg

Website

https://kurhaus-badenbaden.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1824

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kurhaus Baden-Baden is a historic event and conference venue complex in the UNESCO World Heritage spa city of Baden-Baden, Germany, operated by state-owned BKV. It serves corporate event clients, social celebrants, cultural organizers, and government bodies across ten-plus function rooms accommodating 20 to over 1,000 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Historical Sites (71212)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Conference center services
• Function room rental
• Event catering services
• Wedding venue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baden-baden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Direct rental of eight function rooms for corporate events, conferences, seminars, presentations, exhibitions, social evenings, weddings, birthdays, jubilees, and galas. Revenue generated through space rental fees negotiated based on event type, duration, and guest count.
2. Event Ticketing: Public event ticketing through partnership with Baden-Baden Events GmbH and Eventim platform. Commission-based revenue from ticket sales for concerts, galas, comedy shows, children's events, and dance competitions.
3. Catering Services: Exclusive catering services provided by KHR Gastronomie GmbH (BKV subsidiary since 2019) for all events at Kurhaus. High-end gastronomy including finger food, gala menus, and à la carte offerings.
4. Garage and Facilities: KurhausGarage with parking facilities including six electric vehicle charging stations installed in 2021.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kurhaus Baden-Baden rents out 8 historic function rooms — including the Bénazetsaal, Weinbrennersaal, Runder Saal/Konferenzsaal, Wintergarten, Bel Etage, Trinkhalle/Wandelgang, and the upper and lower foyers — for corporate conferences, private celebrations, and cultural events, with capacities ranging from 20 to over 1,240 guests. The venue also provides exclusive in-house catering, parking at the Kurhausgarage, and ticketed cultural programming.

Product overview

Kurhaus Baden-Baden is a historic event and conference venue complex serving as an architectural landmark and UNESCO World Heritage site (part of 'Great Spas of Europe'). The venue operates a platform of 10 distinct function rooms and spaces: the Bénazetsaal (main ballroom, 930 m², up to 1,240 guests), Weinbrennersaal (classical concert hall, 380 m²), Runder Saal & Konferenzsaal (round hall with adjacent conference space), Wintergarten conservatory, Bel Etage (four combinable rooms with roof terrace), Trinkhalle covered walkway, Oberes Foyer, Unteres Foyer, and Kurgarten outdoor space. Catering services are provided exclusively by subsidiary KHR Gastronomie GmbH, offering cuisine from finger food to gala menus. Additional services include Kurhausgarage parking with EV charging, and 360° virtual tours of event spaces. The venue also manages the Kurhaus Kolonnaden shopping arcade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kurhaus Baden-Baden Venue Hire Overall event venue rental service at Kurhaus Baden-Baden, giving clients access to the complex's 8 function rooms and historic event spaces for corporate conferences, private celebrations, and cultural events, with capacities from 20 to over 1,240 guests.
• Bénazetsaal Grand ballroom within Kurhaus Baden-Baden, bookable as a standalone event space for gala dinners, balls, concerts, and large-scale corporate events.
• Weinbrennersaal Classical concert and event hall within Kurhaus Baden-Baden, rented for concerts, classical performances, corporate presentations, and cultural events.
• Runder Saal & Konferenzsaal Round hall and conference room at Kurhaus Baden-Baden, used for seminars, meetings, and breakout sessions within larger conference programs.
• Wintergarten (Conservatory) Glass-walled conservatory at Kurhaus Baden-Baden available as a function space for receptions, dinners, and smaller events.
• Bel Etage Upper-level event floor at Kurhaus Baden-Baden, bookable for corporate receptions, private celebrations, and cultural gatherings.
• Trinkhalle (Wandelgang) Historic colonnaded pump hall and walkway adjacent to Kurhaus Baden-Baden, used for receptions, exhibitions, and atmospheric cultural events.
• Oberes Foyer and Unteres Foyer Upper and lower foyer areas at Kurhaus Baden-Baden, used as arrival, registration, and reception spaces accompanying main-hall events.
• Exclusive In-House Catering Bundled catering service available exclusively to clients renting Kurhaus Baden-Baden spaces, covering banquets, receptions, conference catering, and celebratory menus.
• Kurhausgarage (Parking) On-site parking garage at Kurhaus Baden-Baden, providing dedicated parking capacity for venue guests and event attendees.
• Ticketed Cultural Events Publicly ticketed cultural programming at Kurhaus Baden-Baden, including concerts and performances, distributed through Eventim and on-site ticket office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Venues accommodate events from 20 to 1,240+ guests depending on room configuration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KHR Gastronomie GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Wholly-owned subsidiary of BKV established in 2019 to manage all catering operations at Kurhaus. Operates the Kurhaus Restaurant and provides exclusive catering for all events.
• Baden-Baden Events GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary event organizer and ticketing partner for Kurhaus events. Handles promotion, ticket sales, and event management for public cultural events including concerts, galas, comedy shows, and dance competitions.
• EventimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party ticket platform providing online and telephone ticketing services for public events at the Kurhaus.
• Casino Baden-BadencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld-famous casino operating within the Kurhaus complex. Co-marketed as KurhausCasino Baden-Baden. Hosts signature events including Grand Prix Ball.
• Philharmonie Baden-BadencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally renowned symphony orchestra using Weinbrennersaal for regular concerts. Partnership provides cultural programming for the venue.
• EquipageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic and dance bar located within the Kurhaus complex, providing additional entertainment options for venue guests.
• Caracalla ThermeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThermal spa facility operated by BKV as part of the integrated Baden-Baden spa and wellness destination offering.
• FriedrichsbadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric thermal bath facility operated by BKV, part of the state spa holdings in Baden-Baden.
• Staatsbad Bad WildbadminorStrategic or Co-development Partner100% owned subsidiary of BKV managing spa facilities in Bad Wildbad, part of the statewide spa property portfolio.
• Staatsbad Badenweiler GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner100% owned subsidiary of BKV managing spa facilities in Badenweiler, part of the statewide spa property portfolio.
• Kurverwaltung Bad Mergentheim GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner33%-owned associate of BKV managing spa facilities in Bad Mergentheim.
• SWR3minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional broadcaster that holds the New Pop Festival in the Kurgarten, bringing music events to the venue.
• KVV (Karlsruher Verkehrsverbund)minorOthersPublic transportation provider serving Baden-Baden, with bus connections to Kurhaus (stops: Kurhaus/Kolonnaden or Leopoldsplatz).
• Baden AirparkminorOthersRegional airport serving Baden-Baden with bus connections via line 205 and Hahn-Express (line 140) to Baden-Baden train station.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Messe Frankfurt: One of the world's largest exhibition and congress venues, with dedicated convention halls and event infrastructure. Comparable to Kurhaus for large-scale trade fairs, congresses and corporate events, though at significantly larger scale.
• Royal Albert Hall: Iconic 19th-century London performance and event venue hosting concerts, galas, conferences and award ceremonies. Comparable to Kurhaus as a globally recognized heritage landmark venue serving the same premium cultural and corporate segments internationally.
• Congress Center Hamburg (CCH): Major German convention and congress center with large function-room capacity. Direct peer for Kurhaus's corporate congress and conference segment, competing for the same German and European association and corporate event budgets.
• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden: Festival hall located in the same city as Kurhaus and shares the same Baden-Baden market for cultural events and high-end performances. It is the most direct local competitor for concerts, galas and premium cultural programming and competes for the same event promoters and audience.
• Concertgebouw Amsterdam: Renowned 19th-century Amsterdam concert hall with classical programming and corporate hire. Comparable to Kurhaus/Weinbrennersaal for heritage concert venue positioning, prestige classical programming and private corporate event hosting in a landmark European setting.
• Gewandhaus Leipzig: Historic Leipzig concert venue combining heritage architecture with a major resident orchestra. Comparable to Kurhaus/Weinbrennersaal for classical concert programming and corporate event hosting in a prestige German venue.
• Semperoper Dresden: Iconic 19th-century opera house and event venue in Saxony used for opera, ballet, galas and high-profile cultural events. Mirrors Kurhaus's combination of UNESCO-relevant heritage architecture, prestige positioning and multi-purpose event hosting.
• Palais des Beaux-Arts (BOZAR) Brussels: Art Deco heritage venue in Brussels hosting classical concerts, conferences, exhibitions and corporate events. Directly comparable to Kurhaus as a multi-functional historic European landmark venue for cultural and MICE programming.
• Alte Oper Frankfurt: Historic Frankfurt concert and event venue combining restored 19th-century architecture with modern event use. Comparable to Kurhaus as a heritage German landmark venue offering concerts, conferences, and galas, serving the same premium corporate and cultural segments.
• Elbphilharmonie Hamburg: Landmark Hamburg concert hall offering premium concerts, conferences and corporate events in a prestige architectural setting. Competes with Kurhaus for the same international touring productions, corporate event budgets and prestige cultural programming in Germany.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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