schulz aktiv reisen

What schulz aktiv reisen does

schulz aktiv reisen e.K. is a German tour operator founded in 1990 and headquartered in Dresden, operating as a sole proprietorship under owner Ines Schmitt. The company sells pre-packaged active travel itineraries — hiking, trekking, mountaineering, cycling, canoeing, wildlife observation, trail running, yoga, and ski marathon tours — to consumer customers across all seven continents and approximately 100+ countries, with a strict cap of 12 travelers per departure and German-speaking tour leadership. Its product portfolio includes flagship expeditions (Patagonien, Nepal Manaslu, Algeria Tassili), slower-paced experiences (Madeira slow, yoga retreats), and island-hopping itineraries (Seychellen, Sao Tomé), supported by a sister brand 'schulz sportreisen' covering sports-event travel (running, ski marathons) and the Reise-Kneipe Dresden venue hosting weekly destination presentations.

Commercially, the company is exclusively direct-to-consumer: a transactional e-commerce website with a multi-axis travel finder (continent / country / activity / difficulty), telephone advisory (Mo-Fr 10-13 / 14-17), physical offices in Dresden (headquarters) and Berlin, an email newsletter, active Facebook/Instagram channels, a regularly updated WordPress blog, printed annual brochures, and trade-fair participation. Standard booking terms require a 20% deposit on confirmation and balance 21 days before departure. Reservation and flight data are processed through AMADEUS/SABRE Global Distribution Systems. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and no revenue figures are available.

Technology is conventional rather than proprietary: the website is a standard e-commerce site and the blog runs on WordPress; there is no mobile app, no disclosed AI/ML capability, no patents, no API or SDK, no regulatory actions, and no funding rounds. The company is entirely founder-owned and independent, with 11-50 employees, no external investors, and no parent or subsidiary structure. Its core economic asset is a 35-year brand in the German-speaking active-travel market, supported by a long-tenured international guide and partner network rather than a differentiated technology platform.

Name

schulz aktiv reisen

Legal name

schulz aktiv reisen e.K.

Website

https://schulz-aktiv-reisen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

schulz aktiv reisen is a Dresden-based German tour operator (sole proprietorship, founded 1990, 11-50 employees) selling small-group (max 12) hiking, trekking, and adventure travel packages worldwide with German-speaking guides to German-speaking consumer travelers, complemented by a sister sports-travel brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure travel and tour operating services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polar & Remote-Destination Expedition Tour Operators (THAKADAM)

Keywords

• Hiking and trekking tours
• Adventure travel packages
• Guided active holidays
• Worldwide tour operator
• Small group travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Pauschalreisevertrag (Package Tours): The company operates as a tour operator (Reiseveranstalter) selling complete package tours including guided travel experiences, accommodation, and activities. Revenue is generated through the sale of these pre-packaged travel itineraries to consumers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

schulz aktiv reisen operates as a German tour operator (Reiseveranstalter) selling pre-packaged active-travel itineraries (Pauschalreisen) worldwide, including guided hiking, trekking, mountaineering, cycling, canoeing, wildlife observation, yoga, and multi-activity tours. Trips are led by German-speaking tour guides and kept small at a maximum of 12 participants, with related sports-travel packages sold under the sister brand schulz sportreisen.

Product overview

schulz aktiv reisen operates as a two-brand travel company offering adventure and sports travel experiences. The core brand 'schulz aktiv reisen' provides hiking, trekking, and adventure travel packages worldwide with small groups (typically up to 12 travelers) and German-speaking guides since 1990. The sister brand 'schulz sportreisen' focuses on sports travel including running events, ski marathons, and Nordic walking. The company also operates 'Reise-Kneipe Dresden,' a venue for travel presentations and lectures. The product portfolio includes themed travel packages such as slow-travel experiences (e.g., Madeira slow), wilderness expeditions (e.g., Patagonien), island hopping (e.g., Seychellen), and multi-sport adventures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• schulz aktiv reisen (core brand – hiking, trekking & adventure travel packages) Pre-packaged guided active-travel tours (Pauschalreisen) worldwide — covering hiking, trekking, mountaineering, cycling, canoeing/kayak, wildlife observation, yoga, slow travel, multi-activity and adventure itineraries — sold to individual travelers in small groups of up to 12 with German-speaking guides.
• schulz sportreisen (sports travel sub-brand) Travel packages focused on sports events and active sports tourism, including running events and ski marathons (e.g., Worldloppet series), operated as a sister brand alongside schulz aktiv reisen and under common ownership.
• Reise-Kneipe Dresden (travel talks venue) A Dresden-based venue (Görlitzer Str. 15 HH) that hosts travel lectures and presentations about worldwide destinations every Wednesday at 18:00, serving as a community and lead-generation channel for the company's tour packages.
• Madeira slow – Genusswandern am Atlantik (travel package) Guided slow-travel hiking package on Madeira with gentle levada walks, traditional bread baking, and local gastronomy, for groups of 6 to 12 travelers.
• Madeira pur – Wanderreise über Bergpfade und Atlantikwege (travel package) Guided wilderness hiking package across Madeira with three base locations (Jardim do Mar, Porto Moniz, Funchal), moderate mountain and coastal hikes, and a maximum of 7 travelers.
• Wildes Patagonien – die ungezähmte Weite des Südens (travel package) A 21-day guided hiking expedition through Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) covering Torres del Paine, El Chaltén, the Perito-Moreno Glacier, and the Carretera Austral, classified as Activity Level 3 of 5.
• Seychellen Aktives Inselhopping (travel package) Guided island-hopping package in the Seychelles combining hiking, snorkeling, and exploration across tropical islands in small groups.
• Seychellen Yoga-Reise (travel package) Guided combination trip in the Seychelles pairing yoga sessions in tropical settings with active island exploration and hiking.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wikinger Reisen: Established German adventure and active-holidays tour operator offering worldwide hiking, trekking, and cycling trips — overlapping product mix, target customer, and German small-group guided-tour model.
• Hauser Exkursionen: German tour operator specializing in trekking, hiking, and active worldwide travel with small groups and German-speaking guides — directly comparable in product format, customer base, and German-speaking market focus.
• Diamir Erlebnisreisen: German adventure and expedition tour operator focused on small-group worldwide trekking, hiking, and nature-based experiences — directly comparable niche positioning and DACH customer base.
• Explore Worldwide: UK-based small-group adventure tour operator offering worldwide hiking, trekking, and active itineraries — comparable small-group adventure product model, though primarily English-speaking customer base.
• schulz sportreisen: Sister brand of the subject company under the same owner, focusing on sports-event travel (running, ski marathons, Nordic walking) — directly comparable operating model and brand ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Studiosus Reisen: Major German tour operator with worldwide guided tours and active/cultural itineraries — broader portfolio but directly comparable in targeting German-speaking travelers with guided group travel.
• Intrepid Travel: Global small-group adventure tour operator offering worldwide active and experiential trips — comparable product format (small-group guided adventure travel) but with broader international customer base and larger scale.
• Gebeco (Lernidee Erlebnisreisen): Large German tour operator offering worldwide package tours including active and adventure itineraries — broader portfolio but overlapping German-speaking customer base and active-travel sub-segment.
• G Adventures: Large international small-group adventure tour operator covering hiking, trekking, and active worldwide itineraries — comparable niche (small-group active travel) but at much larger global scale.

Others

• Reise-Kneipe Dresden: Adjacent ecosystem entity owned/operated by the subject company — a venue for travel presentations that doubles as community-building and brand-engagement infrastructure, not a direct competitor but a comparable touchpoint in the German active-travel community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abenteuerreise
• Facebookfacebook.com/schulzaktiv
• Instagraminstagram.com/schulzaktivreisen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schulz-aktiv-reisen

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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