Schneestern

What Schneestern does

Schneestern GmbH & Co. KG is a German specialist engineering and construction firm founded in 1999 by Dirk Scheumann and headquartered in Durach, Bavaria. The company designs, plans, and builds action sport infrastructure — skateparks, asphalt pumptracks, MTB trails and parks, snowparks, urban sports parks, and wakeboard facilities — across approximately 36 countries. It also operates an in-house equipment manufacturing line at Durach producing TÜV-tested obstacles (rails, boxes, kickers, modular ramps) and claims to be the only action sport park firm worldwide with a TÜV quality testing process, having shipped more than 20,000 obstacles globally.

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time project-based construction contracts (the dominant stream), HOAI-compliant specialist planning services (Leistungsphasen 0–5 Fachplanungen), and direct equipment sales shipped from Germany. Its customer base is diversified across municipalities (e.g., Linz, Durach), ski resorts (Ischgl, Stubai, Sölden), Olympic organizing committees (Pyeongchang 2018, Beijing 2022), and tourism destinations seeking MTB infrastructure. Go-to-market is executed through in-house regional country managers covering DACH, Scandinavia, Denmark, France, Czech/Slovakia, and China & Asia Pacific, combined with event-driven brand authority from Olympic and professional competition projects (Audi Nines, X-Games Norway).

The firm employs approximately 100 people across Germany and Scandinavia, remains founder-owned under a GmbH & Co. KG structure with no external institutional capital disclosed, and is a member of multiple industry bodies including WPTA, IMBA Europe, DIMB, IAKS, and VDS. As of 2024, Schneestern marked 25 years in operation.

Name

Schneestern

Legal name

Schneestern GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schneestern.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Schneestern GmbH & Co. KG is a German specialist firm founded in 1999 that designs, plans, and builds action sport infrastructure — skateparks, pumptracks, MTB trails, and snowparks — for municipalities, ski resorts, tourism destinations, and Olympic committees across 36 countries, and manufactures TÜV-tested equipment in-house.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Action Sport Park Construction

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399), Skiing Facilities (71392)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure Park Equipment & Safety Services (Inspection, Training, Rescue) (THAAACAG)

Keywords

• Action sport park construction
• Skatepark design and build
• Pumptrack engineering
• Snowpark construction
• MTB trail design

Headquarters

HQ city

Durach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Action Sport Park Construction: End-to-end park construction including skateparks, pumptracks, MTB trails and parks, snowparks, and urban sports parks. Revenue is project-based, one-time, and constitutes the primary revenue stream.
2. Specialist Planning (Fachplanungen): HOAI Leistungsphasen 0-5 specialist planning for rollsport parks, pumptracks, MTB concepts, and related facilities for municipalities and planning offices. Schneestern is described as the market leader in this segment.
3. Equipment Manufacturing & Sales: In-house manufacture and sale of professional snowpark, skatepark, and MTB obstacles and accessories. Over 20,000 obstacles shipped globally. Products are TÜV-tested and made in Germany.
4. MTB Concept Development: Feasibility studies, market analyses, and concept development for municipalities and destinations seeking to develop MTB tourism or trail infrastructure. Often bundled with planning and construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Schneestern designs, plans, and builds action sport parks including skateparks, asphalt and dirt pumptracks, snowparks, MTB trails and parks, and multi-generational urban sports parks for municipalities, ski resorts, and tourism destinations. The company also manufactures TÜV-tested obstacles and accessories in-house at its Durach facility and delivers HOAI Leistungsphasen 0–5 specialist planning services as a Fachplaner for planning offices.

Product overview

Schneestern is a full-service action sport park provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services spanning the entire project lifecycle from concept to construction. The core offering includes Pumptrack, Skateparks, Urban Sports Parks, MTB Concepts, MTB Trails & Parks, Snowparks, Equipment (TÜV-tested obstacles and accessories), and Fachplanungen (professional planning services). The company operates as both a planning firm and construction company, offering Leistungsphasen 0-5 HOAI-compliant planning services alongside actual build services. Equipment products are developed and manufactured in Germany (made in Germany) with TÜV certification and shipped globally. The portfolio serves municipalities, tourism destinations, and private operators across 36 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pumptrack Asphalt or dirt pumptrack circuits for bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other wheeled sports, designed and constructed for all skill levels from beginners to professionals.
• Skateparks Rollsport and skate park design and construction for skateboarding, scooters, BMX, longboards, and wheelchair users, including both in-situ concrete (Ortbeton) parks and modular ramp parks.
• Urban Sports Park Multi-generational movement and encounter parks combining rollsport, skateboarding, pumptrack, fitness, and play areas for all age groups with high quality of stay.
• MTB Concepts Mountain bike destination concepts and feasibility studies for municipalities and tourism regions, including market positioning and user group analysis.
• MTB Trails & Parks Planning and construction of mountain bike trails, flowtrails, bikeparks, singletracks, and e-bike trails, including user management and conflict resolution systems.
• Snowparks Snow park concepts, planning, construction, and maintenance for ski resorts including family-friendly funlines, slopestyle courses, freeridecross, Hexagon attraction park, and pro setups.
• Equipment TÜV-tested action sport obstacles and accessories for snowparks, MTB, skate, and rollsport parks, manufactured in Germany and shipped globally.
• Fachplanungen (HOAI Specialist Planning) Professional sports facility planning services following HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure) covering Leistungsphasen 0–5 for skateparks, pumptracks, and related facilities. Schneestern is described as the market leader in this segment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 711+ projects implemented across 36 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Pump Track Association (WPTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchneestern is a member and active participant in the WPTA (World Pumptrack Association), helping set standards for pumptrack construction and promoting the pumptrack sport globally.
• International Mountain Bicycling Association Europe (IMBA Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchneestern is a member of IMBA Europe, contributing to the development of mountain biking infrastructure standards and advocacy in Europe.
• Deutsche Initiative Mountainbike (DIMB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational MTB advocacy organization partnership supporting the development of mountain biking infrastructure and responsible riding in Germany.
• Helly HansenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing workwear and outdoor clothing for the Schneestern construction team.
• Forschungsgesellschaft Landschaftsentwicklung Landschaftsbau e.V. (FLL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the German landscape development research society, relevant for sustainable trail and landscape integration in park construction.
• IAKSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Association for Sport and Leisure Facilities — partnership supporting standards and best practices in sports facility development.
• Verband Deutscher Seilbahnen (VDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the German Cable Car Association, connecting snowpark planning with ski resort infrastructure partners.
• MTB Kongress ÖsterreichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Austrian MTB Congress for networking and industry visibility in the Austrian mountain biking market.
• Allgäu GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with Allgäu tourism development organization supporting local destination development and tourism infrastructure.
• Dein Winter. Dein Sport.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman winter sports initiative partnership supporting winter sport participation and infrastructure development.
• GaLa Bau BayernminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Bavarian landscape and garden construction association, relevant for earthworks and ground preparation in park construction.
• KlarxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Klarx (construction equipment rental platform) for access to construction machinery for park construction projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lappset: Finnish manufacturer of outdoor sports, fitness, and playground equipment serving municipalities across Europe; competes in adjacent categories such as outdoor fitness and trim trails that border Schneestern's urban sports park offering.
• Kompan: Danish global manufacturer of outdoor sports and playground equipment with municipal buyer relationships across Europe; overlaps with Schneestern's urban sports park and equipment lines, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Kässbohrer / PistenBully: Major German manufacturer of piste grooming vehicles and snowpark construction equipment; a Schneider partner but adjacent incumbent whose park-building services and equipment compete with parts of Schneestern's snowpark offering at larger ski resorts.

Direct peers

• Velosolutions: Swiss-founded pumptrack construction company operating globally; directly competes with Schneestern in the asphalt pumptrack and competition-grade circuit segment, and is the most prominent rival in WPTA-aligned pumptrack delivery.
• Alp' Energie: French MTB trail and pumptrack builder serving municipalities and tourism regions; competes with Schneestern in the MTB destination and pumptrack segments across France and French-speaking markets.
• Spohn Skateparks: German skatepark equipment manufacturer and park builder specializing in modular ramp systems and concrete skateparks; overlaps directly with Schneestern's skatepark/rollsport segment in DACH.

Others

• Sport-Thieme: German sports facility supplier and distributor serving schools, clubs, and municipalities; not a direct builder but a parallel sales channel and ecosystem participant in DACH sports infrastructure procurement.
• TSG International AG: Action sports protective gear and equipment company listed as a Schneestern technology/integration partner; operates in the same action sports ecosystem but does not directly compete in park construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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