Kurhaus Bad Wurzach eG

What Kurhaus Bad Wurzach eG does

Kurhaus Bad Wurzach eG is a registered cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) founded in May 2023 in Bad Wurzach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operating the renovated historic Kurhaus building at Kirchbühlstraße 1. The cooperative runs three integrated lines of business under one roof: the TORFSTECHER Restaurant & Bistro (offering lunch, dinner, and bar service in a dining room with 9-seat bar and winter garden), the Kursaal event hall (a 350 m² seating / 115 m² stage venue accommodating up to 445 guests with full technical infrastructure including lighting, sound, projection, and Steinway piano), and cooperative membership (shares at EUR 500 each, capped at 100 shares per member). Ownership is vested in approximately 700 community members with one-member-one-vote democratic governance via Vorstand (executive board) and Aufsichtsrat (supervisory board); there is no parent company and shares are not publicly traded.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees from restaurant/bistro sales and Kursaal rentals, complemented by capital raised from cooperative share subscriptions. Pricing is publicly disclosed only for shares (EUR 500/Anteile); restaurant and venue rental rates are not published. The go-to-market is community-led: local residents become members via share purchases and drive word-of-mouth demand, while marketing relies on earned local press (Schwäbische Zeitung, Die Bildschirmzeitung), community events, the kurhaus-kultursmiede.de website, and YouTube/Instagram presence. Customer segments include local community members, private event celebrants, corporate event planners, concert/theater promoters, and restaurant patrons — all served within a single domestic geography (Bad Wurzach / Oberschwaben region). The renovation was co-financed by the European Union via the ELER program and Land Baden-Württemberg through the LEADER-Aktionsgruppe Oberschwaben.

The underlying technology stack is commodity: standard web hosting by Werwolf.Media, Matomo open-source analytics, and basic online reservation/booking forms. There is no proprietary platform, no AI/ML capability, and no mobile application; the website is only partially compliant with Germany's BFSG accessibility requirements. Headcount is small (seven founding members plus newly hired Servicekraft and Koch/Köchin roles), reflecting an early operational stage where the Torfstecher restaurant only launched in autumn 2024 and Kursaal hall operations began in January 2024.

Name

Kurhaus Bad Wurzach eG

Legal name

Kurhaus Bad Wurzach e.G.

Website

https://kurhaus-kulturschmiede.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kurhaus Bad Wurzach eG is a German community cooperative operating the renovated historic Kurhaus in Bad Wurzach, running the TORFSTECHER restaurant, Kursaal event venue, and member-share financing for local residents and event customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Event Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Community cooperative operations
• Event venue rental
• Restaurant dining services
• Cultural hospitality venue
• Cooperative membership funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Wurzach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Restaurant & Bistro (Torfstecher): On-site dining restaurant and bistro offering lunch, dinner, and bar service. Opened in autumn 2024 following extensive renovations. Features a bar with 9 seats, dining room, and winter garden.
2. Event Venue Rental (Kursaal): Rental of the Kursaal event hall (350-450 m², up to 445 persons) for concerts, theater, corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations. Technical equipment available including light, sound, projector, Steinway piano.
3. Genossenschaft Anteile (Cooperative Shares): Members purchase shares at 500€ per Anteil, with a maximum of 100 shares per person (50,000€ maximum investment). Provides capital for renovation and operations. Members receive benefits such as restaurant discounts and event privileges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kurhaus Bad Wurzach eG operates a community-owned hospitality and cultural venue in Bad Wurzach, Germany, encompassing the Torfstecher restaurant and bistro (lunch, dinner, bar service) and the Kursaal event hall (concerts, theater, corporate events, weddings, private celebrations for up to 445 persons). The cooperative funds and governs the venue through member-purchased shares (€500 each) and delivers all services on-site at the renovated historic Kurhaus.

Product overview

Kurhaus Bad Wurzach eG operates as a multi-faceted cultural and hospitality cooperative centered around the historic Kurhaus building in Bad Wurzach, Germany. The organization offers two core services: the TORFSTECHER Restaurant & Bistro (providing dining experiences with bistro and restaurant menus) and the Kursaal event venue (a fully equipped hall accommodating up to 445 guests for concerts, theater, corporate events, and private celebrations). The cooperative model allows community members to participate as shareholders, contributing to the project's financing while receiving membership benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TORFSTECHER: Restaurant and bistro operating within the Kurhaus Bad Wurzach, offering lunch, dinner, and event catering services.

Products and services

• TORFSTECHER Restaurant & Bistro A restaurant and bistro offering relaxed lunch and dinner service within the renovated Kurhaus Bad Wurzach, including a 9-seat bar, bistro menu, dedicated restaurant menu, and winter garden dining. Open to the general public with online reservation via torfstecher.restaurant.
• Kursaal Event Venue A fully equipped event hall with approximately 450 m² total area (350 m² seating area, 115 m² stage) accommodating up to 445 guests in row seating. Includes modern lighting, sound, projection technology, and a Steinway piano, suitable for concerts, theater, corporate events, conferences, weddings, and private celebrations.
• Genossenschaft Membership (Cooperative Shares) Cooperative membership that allows individuals to participate in the Kurhaus revitalization by purchasing shares at €500 each (up to 100 shares per member, max €50,000). Members gain voting rights at the general assembly and receive benefits such as restaurant discounts and event privileges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ cooperative members subscribed within first days of launch (July 2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LEADER-Aktionsgruppe OberschwabencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Local action group facilitating and supporting the rural development project. Provided valuable guidance for the Kurhaus renovation project as part of the LEADER initiative.
• Brauerei (Brewery Partner)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA partner brewery was presented during the Baustellenbesichtigung event in April 2024. Specific name not disclosed in available sources. Provides beverages for the Torfstecher restaurant and bar.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Meistersingerhalle Nürnberg: Large historic event hall in Nuremberg hosting concerts, congresses, and galas. Comparable along the event-venue dimension for the Kursaal, though without the integrated restaurant/cooperative model.
• Congress Center Hamburg (CCH): Large-scale convention center hosting conferences, trade fairs, and cultural events with on-site catering. Comparable along the event-rental and catering dimension, though operating as a major incumbent rather than a community cooperative.
• Kongresshaus Zürich: Major historic conference and event venue in Zurich hosting concerts, congresses, and banquets with integrated gastronomy. Comparable in combining a heritage event hall with on-site dining.
• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden: Historic European venue hosting cultural performances, conferences, and private events. Comparable as a heritage event venue, operating as a much larger incumbent focused on premium cultural programming.
• Hofbräuhaus München: Iconic historic Bavarian brewery-restaurant offering dining, bar service, and live music/event space. Comparable as a heritage gastronomy-and-event venue, though operating at vastly larger scale and as a broad incumbent rather than a community cooperative.

Direct peers

• Kulturbrauerei Berlin: A historic industrial complex in Berlin repurposed into a multi-functional venue hosting concerts, theater, restaurants, bars, and private events. Directly comparable to the Kurhaus model of combining heritage architecture with diverse revenue streams (events, dining, culture) in a single location.
• Volkshaus Basel: Community-oriented venue in Basel combining event halls, restaurant, bar, and cultural programming. Closely comparable to the Kurhaus cooperative model of providing a multifunctional gathering place for the local community.

Emerging players

• Lokremise St.Gallen: Repurposed historic railway depot operating as a cultural and event venue with restaurant. Comparable as a heritage building converted into a multi-functional event and dining destination, though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/Cf_PKRPSXQ0
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kurhaus-bad-wurzach-eg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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