Alter Schlachthof GmbH & Co. KG

What Alter Schlachthof GmbH & Co. KG does

Alter Schlachthof GmbH & Co. KG, operating under the brand MATADERO, is a German real-estate and event-venue operator that has adaptively reused a 1912 heritage-protected slaughterhouse complex in Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, into a multi-purpose urban destination. The company's core offering consists of bookable event spaces — the 420 m² Verbindungshalle (up to 500 guests), the 174 m² Kathedrale in the historic water tower (up to 120 guests), two gallery seminar rooms (Rhein 822 at 137 m² for up to 130 persons; Rhein 443 at 55 m² for up to 40 persons), and a 13,000 m² outdoor area — marketed for weddings, corporate conferences, private celebrations, and large public events. The technical backbone combines denkmalgerechte (heritage-conscious) renovation of Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architectural elements with modern sustainable infrastructure, including geothermal heating/cooling and on-site photovoltaic generation.

Beyond event rentals, MATADERO monetizes through sub-leasing complementary spaces: gastronomy operators in the 512 m² Vorkühlhalle (plus 250 m² terrace), artisan retailers and lifestyle brands in on-site Manufakturen stores, and office tenants in the 800+ m² Loft-Office Kühlhalle and two-floor Turmbüro tower office. A secondary revenue stream is the proprietary MATADERO Nibelungengold Gin, sold direct-to-consumer via mataderogin.de. The business serves a primarily regional Rhein-Neckar customer base (Mannheim, Heidelberg, Mainz, Darmstadt, Ludwigshafen), distributed within roughly 35 minutes of Frankfurt Airport.

Revenue is generated via rental/transaction fees from venue bookings, gastronomy and retail sub-leases, office leases, and direct gin e-commerce sales, supplemented by catering partnership referrals (e.g., Christ Catering, Chateau Schembs). Go-to-market is event-driven and direct: a regional press and Instagram-led awareness layer (WO! Stadtmagazin, UNIKAT Magazin, Wormser Zeitung) feeds a booking funnel that runs through website inquiry forms, email, and phone. With only six employees, the company remains in early operational ramp, having hosted its first private event in July 2025 and operating only the Kathedrale in 2026 due to ongoing construction across the rest of the complex.

Name

Alter Schlachthof GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Alter Schlachthof GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://matadero.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alter Schlachthof GmbH & Co. KG (MATADERO) operates an event-venue and mixed-use complex in a 1912 heritage-protected slaughterhouse in Worms, Germany, renting event spaces, gastronomy, retail, and offices to regional corporate, wedding, and consumer customers in the Rhein-Neckar region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Event Venue & Hospitality Services

NAICS

General Rental Centers (5323)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Unique & Specialty Stays (Tiny Homes, Treehouses, Houseboats, Yurts, Castles) (THAGANAG)

Keywords

• Heritage event venue
• Event location rental
• Wedding venue services
• Historic venue hospitality
• Loft office leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Worms

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: Rental of event spaces including the Verbindungshalle (420 m², up to 500 guests), Kathedrale (174 m², up to 120 persons), seminar rooms (Rhein 822 at 137 m² for up to 130 persons; Rhein 443 at 55 m² for up to 40 persons), and outdoor Piazza/freifläche (13,000 m² open area). Revenue generated through booking fees for private events, corporate functions, conferences, weddings, and exhibitions.
2. Gastronomy Space Rental: Rental of large gastronomy spaces including the Vorkühlhalle (512 m² plus 250 m² outdoor terrace) for restaurants, creative food formats, or hybrid event-gastronomy concepts. Sub-let to third-party restaurateurs and food operators.
3. Retail/Manufaktur Store Rental: Rental of store spaces to small businesses, artisans, and lifestyle concept operators. The site offers spaces for craft businesses, workshops, showrooms, and boutiques emphasizing quality, regionality, and sustainability.
4. Loft Office Rental: Rental of renovated office spaces in converted historic buildings (Loft-Offices in the Kühlhalle spanning 800+ m² across two floors; Turmbüro over two floors in the historic tower building). Revenue from leasing to creative professionals and businesses seeking unique office environments.
5. MATADERO Gin Product Sales: Sale of proprietary handcrafted gin products (MATADERO Nibelungengold Gin) featuring 14 botanicals with Mediterranean character. Sold through mataderogin.de online shop with delivery within Germany via DHL.
6. Catering Partnership Commissions: Referral and partnership arrangements with catering companies (Christ Catering) and beverage suppliers (Château Schembs wine, various drinks partners) for events held at the venue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MATADERO operates a multi-space event venue and urban experience destination at the heritage-protected Alter Schlachthof (a 1912-built former slaughterhouse with Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture) in Worms, Germany. It rents indoor event halls (Verbindungshalle up to 500 guests, Kathedrale in the historic water tower up to 120 guests, two seminar rooms up to 130/40 persons), outdoor areas (13,000 m²), gastronomy spaces, retail/manufaktur units, and loft offices. It also produces and sells the MATADERO Nibelungengold Gin via its own e-commerce site.

Product overview

MATADERO is a multi-space event venue and urban experience destination occupying the historic Alter Schlachthof (old slaughterhouse) complex in Worms, Germany. The portfolio consists of distinct event spaces: the Verbindungshalle (420 m², up to 500 guests) as the primary hall, the Kathedrale im Alten Wasserturm (174 m², up to 120 guests) within the historic water tower, and two seminar rooms on the gallery (Rhein 822 at 137 m²/130 persons and Rhein 443 at 55 m²/40 persons). Complementary offerings include gastronomy spaces in the Vorkühlhalle, retail/manufacturing units (Stores/Manufakturen), and office solutions (Turmbüro and Loft-Office Kühlhalle). The company also produces the MATADERO Nibelungengold Gin as a branded consumer product. The 13,000 m² outdoor area (Piazza and Freifläche) supports large-scale public events. The venue combines heritage industrial architecture (Jugendstil, 1912) with modern amenities and sustainability features including geothermal heating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MATADERO Gin / Nibelungengold Gin: Handcrafted dry gin featuring ripe oranges, citrus fruits, and 14 botanicals. Sold via mataderogin.de.

Products and services

• Verbindungshalle (Connection Hall) Event Venue The primary event hall spanning 420 square meters with capacity for up to 500 guests. Features indoor-outdoor flow with connected terrace and is suitable for conferences, gala events, weddings, and product presentations.
• Kathedrale im Alten Wasserturm (Cathedral in the Historic Water Tower) Event venue in the historic water tower with 7-meter Jugendstil ceilings, 174 square meters, and capacity for up to 120 guests. Features Jugendstil arched windows on three sides and an adjacent rooftop terrace.
• Rhein 822 Seminarraum Seminar room on the gallery spanning 137 square meters with access to outdoor terrace. Named after the highest Rhine water level recorded (8.22m). Capacity for up to 130 persons, suitable for workshops, seminars, and meetings.
• Rhein 443 Seminarraum Seminar room on the gallery spanning 55 square meters. Named after the Wormser Rhine kilometer marker. Capacity for up to 40 persons, suitable for workshops, training sessions, and exclusive meetings.
• Hochzeitslocation (Wedding Venue Service) Wedding venue services offering ceremonies and receptions in either the Kathedrale (up to 100 guests) or the Verbindungshalle (up to 300 guests). Features industrial architecture with Jugendstil elements, adaptable to multiple wedding styles (Art Deco, Boho, Urban Chic, classic elegance).
• Vorkühlhalle Gastronomiefläche (Gastronomy Rental Space) Gastronomy rental space of 512 square meters plus 250 square meters of outdoor terrace. Features historic tile paneling, original ceiling rails, large-format windows, and glass block elements. Suitable for restaurants, creative food concepts, or hybrid event-gastronomy uses.
• Store-/Manufakturen-Flächen (Retail and Manufaktur Rental Spaces) Retail spaces for artisans, manufacturers, and lifestyle businesses. Targeted at vendors emphasizing quality, regionality, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Spaces suitable for shops, workshops, and showrooms.
• Turmbüro (Tower Office) Rental Office space spanning two floors within the historic tower building. Features heritage architecture combined with modern design, high ceilings, modern steel staircases, and panoramic windows.
• Loft-Office Kühlhalle Loft office space spanning over 800 square meters across two floors beneath a restored historic timber roof structure. Flexible zones, modern infrastructure, and sustainable materials for agile, creative teams.
• MATADERO Nibelungengold Gin Handcrafted dry gin featuring 14 botanicals with ripe oranges and citrus fruits for a Mediterranean sunset-like flavor profile. Sold directly to consumers via the mataderogin.de online storefront with DHL delivery within Germany.
• Piazza MATADERO (Rooftop Terrace) Sunny rooftop terrace and outdoor area connected to event spaces. Features expansive views over the MATADERO complex, suitable for networking, sundowners, and al fresco dining.
• Außengelände MATADERO (13,000 m² Outdoor Area) 13,000 square meters of outdoor space for summer festivals, Christmas markets, vehicle presentations, and large-scale outdoor events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Event capacity up to 500 guests in Verbindungshalle, up to 120 in Kathedrale, up to 130 in seminars
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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 major, minor and core.

• Markthalle1912majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 December 2025Co-organized the Vintage Christmas Market & Party December 5-7, 2025 at MATADERO, which attracted 5,000-6,000 visitors. Max and team assembled the market in a short timeframe.
• Ulf SchulzminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 December 2025Partner who traveled from Berlin specifically for the Vintage Christmas Market & Party December 5-7, 2025.
• Christ CateringmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 August 2025Featured catering partner at the August 27, 2025 preview event, providing creative cuisine compositions, fresh ingredients, and live cooking stations for guests from press, politics, and the event industry.
• Château SchembsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 August 2025Wine partner from Worms-Herrnsheim, providing premium wines at MATADERO events. The traditional winery is known for excellent quality and characterful wines produced with passion and craftsmanship.
• Russ HolzbaumajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 September 2024Wood construction company that erected the first three modern wood modules on the MATADERO site in September 2024. The modules provide spaces for shops, workshops, and showrooms, combining modern design with traditional craftsmanship in harmony with the heritage architecture.
• Studio SittelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 April 2024Video production company that created an aerial footage video documenting the construction progress of the Alter Schlachthof redevelopment project.
• 2MOTION (Christian Stockert & Gundy Keller)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2022Live music duo providing entertainment at multiple MATADERO events including Classic Sunday car meetups and Fire-Up winter celebration. Band performed rock music among vintage classic cars.
• PERRO NEGRO / Eicher KaffeeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2022Worms-based specialty coffee provider supplying premium coffee specialties at MATADERO Classic Sunday events.
• Weingut FethminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2022Organic wine supplier providing bio wines at MATADERO Classic Sunday events.
• GegrosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2022Beverage supplier providing beers and drinks at the bar during Classic Sunday events, managed by Michael Dietrich.
• Rocking Chefs (Ralf Jakumeit)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 December 2021Performed fire cooking at the Fire-Up winter celebration event on December 9, 2021, serving reinterpreted Christmas market classics alongside Edita & Emil and with music by 2MOTION.
• Edita & Emil (Edita Verlag)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 October 2021Regular pop-up event partner providing fire plate dinners, grilled sandwich concepts (Sloppy-Emil, Do it like Elvis, MATADERO sandwich), and various food events. Silvi Vatter and team have provided catering at multiple events including Supper Club, Classic Sunday, Fire-Up, and Tanz in den Mai celebrations.
• KlassikprojektcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2021Project development partner responsible for the overall adaptive reuse concept of the Alter Schlachthof. Klassikprojekt developed the MATADERO vision and brand, and holds the brand ownership. They are credited as the developer behind the entire project transformation from derelict slaughterhouse to mixed-use event and hospitality complex.
• Lengfeld & WilischcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm responsible for the denkmalgerechte (heritage-conscientious) renovation and conversion design. The firm is credited with the architectural planning and execution of the conversion from historic slaughterhouse to modern event venue.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Umspannwerk Berlin: Event venue located in a heritage former electrical substation in Berlin. Comparable to MATADERO as an adaptive-reuse industrial building hosting weddings, corporate events, and cultural programming.
• Zeche Zollverein (Essen): UNESCO World Heritage former coal mine converted into a cultural and event venue complex with museums, event halls, and gastronomy. Comparable to MATADERO as a heritage-protected industrial complex converted for events, culture, and adaptive reuse.
• Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord: Public industrial heritage park featuring a former ironworks converted into an event and cultural venue with outdoor performance space. Comparable to MATADERO as a heritage industrial site offering event spaces and large outdoor areas.
• Classic Remise Berlin: Automotive heritage venue and event location in a converted industrial building complex, hosting classic car events, weddings, and corporate functions. Directly comparable to MATADERO's Heritage Industrial setting and its Classic Sunday event series.
• Alte Münze Berlin: Berlin-based event venue operated within a heritage-listed former mint building, hosting cultural events, conferences, and private celebrations. Comparable to MATADERO as an adaptive-reuse industrial heritage venue offering event spaces with distinctive architectural character in a similar premium positioning.
• Union Halle Frankfurt: Event venue in a converted industrial hall in Frankfurt, hosting corporate events, conferences, and private celebrations. Comparable to MATADERO's Verbindungshalle as a large-format industrial event space in the Rhine-Main region.
• Motorworld: A network of automotive-themed event and experience destinations operated from heritage industrial buildings across Germany. Comparable to MATADERO's combination of industrial heritage, automotive events, gastronomy, retail, and event rental.
• Capitol Offenbach: Historic event venue in Offenbach am Main hosting concerts, corporate events, and private celebrations. Comparable to MATADERO as a heritage-protected event venue in the Rhine-Main/Neckar regional corridor serving similar corporate and private event demand.

Regional players

• Congress Center Rosengarten Mannheim: Major conference and event venue in Mannheim, within the Rhein-Neckar region MATADERO primarily serves. Comparable as a competing regional venue for corporate conferences, although it operates at a much larger established institutional scale.
• Stadthalle Worms: Municipal event hall in Worms itself, directly competing for the same local private and corporate event customers MATADERO targets. Comparable as a same-city venue but lacks the heritage industrial differentiation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/matadero_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/matadero%E2%80%93worms

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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