What Bächler + Güttinger AG does

Bächler + Güttinger AG is a Swiss horticultural and landscape construction firm headquartered in Kiesen (Canton of Bern), founded in 1910 and operating for over 110 years. The company delivers integrated services across garden design and construction, garden maintenance, sports field construction and maintenance, irrigation and drainage, swimming pools and ponds, natural stone and paving works, building greening, and luxury garden design. It serves four customer segments: private homeowners, corporate clients (commercial properties, hotels, real estate), public authorities (municipalities, schools), and sports organizations (tennis, football, golf, athletics). The company holds TOP Training Company Level 3 certification, operates a MINERGIE-certified headquarters, and is a member of the B+G Schweiz Gruppe network of Swiss horticultural companies.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model with quote-based pricing tied to individual project specifications, multi-year maintenance contracts, and on-site delivery through six regional offices (Kiesen, Gstaad, Brig-Glis, Bern, Biel/Bienne, St. Ursen). Annual sales are approximately CHF 50 million with over 250 employees as of September 2022, at which point the company acquired Egger AG (Solothurn). The company is privately held, with majority ownership by Patrimonium Private Equity Fund and EGS Beteiligungen. Leadership comprises CEO Caspar Sgier and CFO Patrik Schafer, with department heads overseeing sports field construction, garden maintenance, and horticulture. Distribution relies on direct field sales, on-site consultation, sports organization partnerships (Swiss Tennis, Swiss Open Gstaad, BSC Young Boys, FC Thun, LV Thun), and a multi-language website with SEO-optimized service pages and an AI-generated design inspiration gallery. Revenue mechanics derive primarily from construction project billings and recurring maintenance contracts across the four customer segments.

Name

Bächler + Güttinger AG

Legal name

BÄCHLER + GÜTTINGER AG

Website

https://baechler-guettinger.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bächler + Güttinger AG is a Swiss horticultural and landscape construction firm, founded in 1910, operating six regional offices across German-speaking Switzerland. It delivers garden design, landscape construction, garden maintenance, and sports field construction services to private homeowners, corporate clients, public authorities, and sports organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping and Horticultural Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Tree Care & Arborist Services (BPABADAD)

Keywords

• Landscape construction services
• Horticultural services
• Sports field construction
• Garden design maintenance
• Outdoor space landscaping

Headquarters

HQ city

Kiesen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Horticultural and Landscape Construction Services: Revenue is generated through garden design, landscape construction, and garden maintenance services for private, corporate, and public sector clients. Sports field construction and maintenance represents a specialized service line. The company generates approximately CHF 50 million in annual sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bächler + Güttinger AG is a Swiss horticultural firm that designs, builds, and maintains gardens, parks, and outdoor spaces for private homeowners, corporate clients, public authorities, and sports organizations. Its services span garden planning and consulting, garden and landscape construction, garden maintenance, and specialized sports field construction (football pitches, tennis courts, golf courses, athletics tracks, riding arenas). The company also provides natural stone work, paving, irrigation and drainage, swimming pools, ponds, building greening, and winter services across six regional offices in Switzerland.

Product overview

Bächler + Güttinger AG is a Swiss horticultural service company offering integrated garden and landscape services, sports field construction, and ongoing garden maintenance. The company operates under the B+G Schweiz Gruppe umbrella and provides services across six locations in Switzerland. Core offerings include garden design and construction, garden maintenance and care, sports field construction (football, golf, tennis, padel, athletics, and more), and specialized services such as swimming pools, natural stone work, building greening, and irrigation systems. The company also provides an inspiration platform featuring AI-generated garden design ideas alongside realized projects. Services target three main customer segments: private homeowners, corporate/business clients, and public authorities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B+G Schweiz Gruppe: A grouping of horticultural companies operating across Switzerland, of which Bächler + Güttinger AG is a member.

Products and services

• Garten- und Landschaftsbau (Garden and Landscape Construction) Comprehensive garden and landscape construction services including design, planting, natural stone work, paving, walls, water features, fences, lighting, and playground installation for private customers, corporate clients, and public authorities.
• Gartenunterhalt und Gartenpflege (Garden Maintenance and Care) Recurring garden maintenance services including plant care, seasonal advice, tree care, pond maintenance, lawn care, and winter service for residential, commercial, and public clients.
• Sportplatzbau (Sports Field Construction) Construction and maintenance of sports fields including football pitches, golf courses, tennis courts, padel, touch tennis, pickleball, beach volleyball, athletics tracks, riding arenas, and boccia/boules/petanque courts.
• Planung und Beratung (Planning and Consulting) Professional planning and consulting for garden and landscape projects, including landscape architecture and project management from concept through completion for private, corporate, and public clients.
• Be- und Entwässerung Sportplätze (Sports Field Irrigation and Drainage) Specialized irrigation and drainage systems for sports fields, ensuring optimal playing conditions and longevity of sports surfaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting biodiversity through natural garden designs and wildflower meadows, resulting in increased bird and amphibian populations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Egger AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2022Solothurn-based horticultural company acquired by Bächler + Güttinger AG as part of its growth strategy. The acquisition expanded the group's regional presence in the Swiss midlands and extended service offerings including natural garden design and sports ground construction.
• Swiss TennisflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Tennis Court Partner of Swiss Tennis. The partnership involves promoting tennis in Switzerland by supporting the construction and maintenance of quality tennis courts, making tennis accessible to all ages and skill levels.
• Swiss Open GstaadflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial supplier of the Swiss Open Gstaad tennis tournament. The company provides technical precision in constructing tennis courts and ensures optimal conditions for high-level matches at this prestigious international event.
• BSC Young Boys (YB)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner of BSC Young Boys football club. Bächler + Güttinger supports YB as a partner, sharing values of teamwork, passion, and excellence both on and off the pitch.
• FC ThunmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner of FC Thun football club. The partnership goes beyond sponsorship, sharing values of teamwork, fair play, and passion both on the field and beyond.
• LV Thun (Leichtathletik Vereinigung Thun)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of LV Thun athletics association. The sponsorship supports youth talent development and athletics in the Thun region.
• PlusportminorOthersBächler + Güttinger supports Plusport, an organization committed to the integration and promotion of people with disabilities in sport, helping to break down barriers and enable access to sport for all.
• SunneschynminorOthersBächler + Güttinger supports Sunneschyn in Steffisburg, an organization serving people with special needs by offering homes and diverse programs to promote quality of life and social participation.
• B+G Schweiz GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBächler + Güttinger AG is a member of the B+G Schweiz Gruppe, a Swiss horticultural group. The group benefits from cross-silo expertise, mutual support, and synergies among member companies including Menétrey, Terra Horticulture, Hasler Gartenbau, and others.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• FieldTurf: Global artificial turf and sports surface manufacturer/installer focusing on football, rugby, and multi-sport pitches. Touches the same sports-construction value chain as Bächler + Güttinger's Sportplatzbau division and could partner or compete on artificial-turf football and padel installations.

Others

• Royal Brinkman: Major Dutch horticulture supplier providing greenhouse technology, substrates, and growing inputs. Operates in an adjacent supply-chain position to Swiss professional horticulture and is relevant to Bächler + Güttinger as a procurement ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Grün Stadt Zürich: Municipal horticultural and grounds-maintenance organization of the City of Zurich. Public-sector provider of parks, street trees, and green-space maintenance that competes with private firms like Bächler + Güttinger for cantonal and municipal landscape contracts in German-speaking Switzerland.
• August Weckbecker GmbH Garten- und Landschaftsbau: Long-established German GaLaBau firm covering garden design, landscape construction, and grounds maintenance. Comparable in service mix and craft trade orientation but operates primarily in southern Germany rather than Switzerland, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Hasler Gartenbau AG: Swiss garden and landscape construction firm and fellow B+G Schweiz Gruppe member. Comparable horizontal offering covering garden construction, natural stone work, and luxury garden design for private, corporate, and public sector clients in German-speaking Switzerland.
• Terra Horticulture: Swiss horticultural services company also grouped under the B+G Schweiz Gruppe umbrella. Directly comparable product set spanning garden design, construction, and maintenance across Swiss territories, sharing group-level resources and customer base.
• Menétrey SA: Swiss horticultural firm and member of the B+G Schweiz Gruppe alongside Bächler + Güttinger. Operates in the same Swiss GaLaBau (garden and landscape construction) sector with overlapping services in garden design, planting, paving, and public/commercial landscaping for similar enterprise and public clients.
• Polytan GmbH: European specialist in sports surfaces and athletic facility construction (artificial turf, running tracks, tennis). Directly competes with Bächler + Güttinger's Sportplatzbau division for the high-margin sports construction projects that anchor the company's premium partnership pipeline.
• Ernst Sutter AG: Established Swiss Gartenbau company offering private, commercial, and public-sector garden design, construction, and maintenance. Overlaps directly with Bächler + Güttinger's full-service Swiss landscape proposition across Bern region and beyond.

Broad incumbents

• idverde: Europe's largest landscape services provider with multi-country footprint offering grounds maintenance, landscaping, and green-space management for public and commercial clients. Operates as a broader incumbent in the same end-market without the Swiss-niche specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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