Guild history
The history of the Zunft zur Schmiden begins with Brun's guild constitution in 1336, and the guild house still contains a wealth of evidence from six centuries of fascinating guild history.
Guild house history
1336
Grouping together of various professional groups in the guild zur Schmiden: Schmidt, Swertfeger (weapons), Kannengiesser (plates/plates), Gloggner (cow/church bells), Spengeller, Sarwürcker (armored shirts), Scherer and Bader.
1376
Schmidenzunft runs a drinking establishment as owner on Strehlgasse.
1412
Purchase of the house "zem guldin Horn" on the large Hofstatt (corner of Marktgasse/Rindermarkt) by the Zunft zur Schmiden. This makes it one of the oldest guild houses in the city.
1520
Installation of the Gothic guild hall with special window pillars, columns and late Gothic wall and ceiling friezes with mythical creatures.
1701
Opening of the first restaurant in the guild house.
1856
Installation of a new gas light on the occasion of the first extension of the guild hall.
1893
Installation of electric light during the second extension of the guild hall.
1901
Extension of the guild hall with installation of the lifting wall.
2001
Acquisition of the neighboring property "Zum Schwarzen Adler" by the Zunft zur Schmiden.
2009-10
Conversion and renovation of the guild house; reopening as an exclusive event location without a restaurant.
Schmiden guild
The origin of the guild lies in the combination of various professional groups: Schmidt, Swertfeger (weapons), Kannengiesser (plates/plates), Gloggner
(cow/church bells), Spengeller, Sarwürcker (armored shirts), shearers and bathers.
The guild tradition is upheld in Zurich like in no other city. The annual highlight is the Sechseläuten. At the popular spring festival, the Zurich guilds parade to Sechseläutenplatz, where the Böögg is burned at 6 pm. In the evening, the guilds visit each other in their guild houses.
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