Stone portal of the Zunfthaus zur Waag with the gilded date MDCXXXVI (1636) and «Zur Waag» lettering

About us

It all began in 1385 with a tavern of the linen weavers. A place of encounter where people could dine and drink together with pleasure. That has not changed to this day.
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Our historic rooms stand for proven quality, which we offer in every respect.

From plate to glass, from weddings to corporate events. The long history of the house, and that of the Zunft zur Waag, proves that this very quality endures. The team of the Zunfthaus zur Waag is well aware of this and always upholds this quality – with a fascination for outstanding hospitality, we aim to delight our guests for the long term. In this way, the history of the Zunfthaus zur Waag will continue to be written for a long time to come.

HISTORY

Those who are proud of their history can never tell it in enough detail – and the history of our house goes back centuries: the Zunfthaus zur Waag was opened as early as 1636, and from then on, people have met and dined in today's rooms.

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Historic elevated view of the Münsterhof and the Zunfthaus zur Waag, with scaffolded roofs behind

TEAM & VACANCIES

First-class hospitality requires a wide range of skills and expertise as well as good teamwork: our versatile team knows exactly how to spoil and surprise guests.

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The Zunfthaus zur Waag team in service and kitchen attire in the wood-panelled Zunftsaal

CULTURE AT THE WAAG

The Zunfthaus has always been a place of culture – a tradition we still honour today. On selected Sundays, cultural events take place in our large Zunftsaal.

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Historic portrait in an oval gilt frame on the wood panelling of the Zunftsaal, in warm sunlight

ZUNFT ZUR WAAG

It wrote the history of the house and still shapes it today: the Zunft zur Waag, the guild of the wool and linen weavers. Its guild master offers an insight.

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Lantern inscribed «Zunft zur Waag» with the scales coat of arms on a wrought-iron stair railing

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We value long-standing partnerships and labels that underline our focus on quality.
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News & Stories

Stay informed: the latest news and stories from the Zunfthaus zur Waag.

Festively laid hall with wood panelling, candelabras and colourful stained-glass coats of arms in the windows
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The song that rings out in the Zunftsaal every November
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Strips of venison with mushrooms, red cabbage and glazed chestnuts
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Game season: hunters and gatherers at the Zunfthaus zur Waag
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