FREIgeist

What FREIgeist does

FREIgeist is a privately held German hotel group headquartered in the Göttingen/Northeim area of Lower Saxony, operating a portfolio of design-led hotels and serviced apartments. The group's core inventory comprises four FREIgeist-branded hotels — Northeim (62 rooms), Göttingen Innenstadt (118 rooms and suites), Göttingen Nordstadt (123 rooms and suites), and Einbeck (63 rooms) — together with the FREIgeist Homes apartment concept (114 units in Göttingen Nordstadt) and sister properties Hardenberg BurgHotel (42 rooms) and Gebhards Hotel (53 rooms, opening autumn 2026), totaling roughly 575 keys across the extended family. Each property carries a distinct design identity and a differentiated on-site culinary concept (INTUU Nikkei, WALDWERK forest cuisine, GENUSSWERKSTATT fire-and-grill, EAST OF ITALY Levantine-Italian, Restaurant Novalis fine dining).

The business operates a multi-vertical revenue model: room and apartment rentals (starting from €79 per person for apartments and €110–€119 per person for hotel rooms), on-site food and beverage across five-plus restaurant concepts and multiple bars (Skybar, HERBARIUM, Weights & Measures, Viani Alimentari), meetings and corporate events, weddings across six distinct venue concepts (including a castle and a classic-car museum setting), mobile external catering, and gift vouchers. Distribution combines direct online booking via Synxis, phone reservations, on-site sales, and the Design Hotels international network. The primary customer segments are individual leisure and design-conscious travelers, corporate clients hosting meetings and seasonal events, and wedding couples, with extended-stay professionals served by FREIgeist Homes. The company is managed by Managing Partner Georg Rosentreter via the legal entity Freigeist Einbeck GmbH & Co. KG and holds Fair Job Hotels certification; no external investors, funding rounds, or parent company are disclosed in the source data, and operations rely on standard, non-proprietary hotel technology with no disclosed AI or data capabilities.

Name

FREIgeist

Legal name

Freigeist Einbeck GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://freigeist-hotels.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FREIgeist is a privately held German hotel group operating four design hotels and 114 serviced apartments across Lower Saxony (Einbeck, Göttingen, Northeim), serving individual travelers, corporate event clients, wedding couples, and extended-stay guests with on-site dining, events, and external catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Design Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Led Boutique Hotels (THAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Luxury Villa Property Management & Concierge Services (THAMAEAJ)

Keywords

• Design hotels
• Boutique accommodations
• Hotel restaurants
• Wedding venues
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Northeim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Room and suite rentals at four FREIgeist Hotel properties and FREIgeist Homes apartments. Rooms range from 19-52 m² with rates starting from €79 per person for apartments and €110-119 per person for hotel rooms.
2. Food & Beverage: On-site dining at multiple restaurants including INTUU (Nikkei cuisine), WALDWERK (forest cuisine), GENUSSWERKSTATT (fire and grill), and EAST OF ITALY (Levantine and Italian). Also includes bar services and in-room dining.
3. Meetings & Events: Corporate event hosting including conferences, product presentations, summer parties, get-togethers, and Christmas parties. Event spaces available at all locations with catering options.
4. Weddings & Celebrations: Wedding venue services at six unique locations across Lower Saxony, including ceremony planning, catering, and accommodation for wedding guests.
5. External Catering: Mobile catering services for external events at venues of the client's choice, covering weddings, corporate events, trade fairs, and private functions.
6. Gift Vouchers: Voucher sales redeemable across FREIgeist hotels and culinary venues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FREIgeist operates a portfolio of design hotels in Lower Saxony, Germany, providing guest rooms and suites, serviced long-stay apartments, on-site restaurants and bars, dedicated event venues, and catering services for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate functions. Its offering combines individually designed properties with regionally rooted gastronomy and flexible event spaces catering to both leisure travelers and group bookings.

Product overview

FREIgeist is a collection of design hotels in Lower Saxony, Germany, comprising four hotel properties (FREIgeist Einbeck, FREIgeist Northeim, FREIgeist Göttingen Innenstadt, FREIgeist Göttingen Nordstadt) and the FREIgeist Homes apartment concept. The portfolio also includes sister hotels Hardenberg BurgHotel and Gebhards Hotel. The hotels feature distinct culinary concepts including INTUU (Nikkei cuisine), WALDWERK (forest cuisine), GENUSSWERKSTATT (fire and grill), EAST OF ITALY (Levantine-Italian fusion), Restaurant Novalis (fine dining), and Georgia Augusta (brasserie). Additional offerings include bars (Skybar, HERBARIUM, Weights & Measures, Viani Alimentari), comprehensive catering services for corporate events and weddings, meeting and event spaces, and gift vouchers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FREIgeist Hotels: Design hotels in Lower Saxony offering accommodation, dining, meetings, events, and weddings across four locations in Einbeck, Göttingen Innenstadt, Göttingen Nordstadt, and Northeim
• FREIgeist Homes

Products and services

• FREIgeist Hotel Accommodations
• FREIgeist Serviced Apartments
• FREIgeist Restaurants and Bars
• FREIgeist Event Venues
• FREIgeist Wedding Hosting
• FREIgeist Catering Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 unique wedding venues across Lower Saxony
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hardenberg BurgHotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister hotel property located at the foot of historic Hardenberg Castle Ruins. Offers romantic castle wedding venues and fine dining at Restaurant Novalis. Features 42 rooms and event spaces up to 240 m².
• Gebhards HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric hotel in Göttingen with tradition dating back to 1854. Expansion of wedding venues within FREIgeist Hotels family starting autumn 2026. Features 53 rooms and three event spaces ranging from 34 to 105 m².
• PS.SPEICHERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurope's largest classic car museum located adjacent to FREIgeist Einbeck. Provides unique wedding venue options including civil ceremonies in the historic granary. FREIgeist Einbeck offers event spaces directly connected to the museum.
• Design HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational collection of independent design hotels. FREIgeist Göttingen Innenstadt and FREIgeist Göttingen Nordstadt are members, providing distribution and marketing through the Design Hotels network.
• Fair Job HotelsminorOthersCertification organization for fair employment practices in the hospitality sector. FREIgeist Hotels holds this certification, demonstrating commitment to fair working conditions.
• Beverbach WhiskeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWhiskey brand featured in tasting events and Christmas party offerings at FREIgeist properties. Part of the spirits program including Von Hallers Gin and fine rum specialties.
• Von Hallers GinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGin brand featured in tasting events and cocktail offerings. Part of the premium spirits program at FREIgeist properties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xwhatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAKnzE84OmJiESQ8M19
• Facebookfacebook.com/freigeist.northeim
• Instagraminstagram.com/freigeistgoettingen.innenstadt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/freigeist-hotels

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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