OPG

What OPG does

OPG (Osnabrücker Parkstätten-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH) is the dominant municipal parking and mobility infrastructure operator in Osnabrück, Germany, operating more than 30 parking garages, underground car parks, and surface lots across the city and Landkreis Osnabrück. Its core business is paid short-term parking (hourly and daily tariffs ranging from 0.80 to 2.50 EUR/hour) supplemented by recurring long-term subscription contracts — Job-ParkCard at 81 EUR/month for commuters and Zuhause-ParkCard from 29 EUR/month for residents — both delivered through barrier-free license plate recognition (Kennzeichenerkennung) and the mein.parken-osnabrueck.de customer portal.

Beyond car parking, OPG has built a second growth pillar around e-mobility: it manages over 300 public and private EV charging points (AC up to 22 kW and DC fast chargers up to 300 kW) powered by 100% regional green electricity, accessed via the OPG E-LadeCard at AC rates from 0.39 EUR/kWh and DC from 0.49 EUR/kWh. The E-LadeCard is interoperable with Germany's ladenetz.de national network, and OPG also offers GEIG compliance consulting plus turnkey installation of EV charging infrastructure for commercial property owners. A third pillar is secure bicycle parking, anchored by the Radstation Osnabrück (2,306 spaces, Germany's second-largest bicycle garage) and the fully automated BikeTower Altstadtbahnhof (160 Paternoster boxes), both integrated with the OPG Parkt it! smartphone app.

OPG monetizes through a diversified mix of transactional parking fees, recurring subscription contracts, per-kWh EV charging, bicycle parking rentals (0.90 EUR/day), and B2B professional services for GEIG-mandated installations. It serves individual commuters, urban residents, short-term visitors, EV drivers, cyclists, and property owners — the latter including municipal governments (Samtgemeinde Artland, Gemeinde Ostercappeln), hospitals, and retail anchors (ALDI markets, Nahne-Center). The company is led by Managing Directors Wigand Maethner and Volker Hänsler, and operates from its headquarters in the Vitihof-Garage in Osnabrück.

Name

OPG

Legal name

Osnabrücker Parkstätten-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://parken-osnabrueck.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OPG (Osnabrücker Parkstätten-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH) is the municipal parking and e-mobility operator of Osnabrück, Germany, running 30+ parking facilities, 300+ EV charging points, and major bicycle parking infrastructure including Germany's second-largest bike garage, serving commuters, residents, EV drivers, and property owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parking and Urban Mobility Services

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (812930)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Operations & Parking-Lot Electrification Management (BPABAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI), EV Charging Make-Ready & Distribution Interconnection Works (EUAEACAO), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• Public parking operations
• EV charging infrastructure
• Bicycle parking facilities
• Municipal mobility services
• Long-term parking subscriptions

Headquarters

HQ city

Osnabrück

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Short-term Parking Fees: Hourly parking fees at OPG-operated parking garages and lots. Prices vary by location (e.g., 0.80 EUR/hour at Lotter Straße, 1.50 EUR/hour at L&T, up to 2.50 EUR/hour at Vitihof-Garage). Daily maximums range from 10 EUR to 20 EUR. Discounted cashless payment rates available at some locations.
2. Long-term Parking Contracts (DauerPark): Monthly subscription contracts for dedicated parking spaces. Options include 'Zuhause-Parken' (29 EUR/month base tariff for residents, evenings/weekends) and 'Job-Parken' (81 EUR/month for commuters, 24/7). Contracts have a 3-month minimum term and 4-week cancellation notice. Payment via SEPA direct debit.
3. EV Charging (E-LadeCard): Revenue from public EV charging at OPG-operated and partnered charging stations. Billed per kWh using certified metering. Customers pay via OPG E-LadeCard (RFID) or QR code/smartphone. OPG is partner of ladenetz.de, enabling Germany-wide charging access.
4. Bicycle Parking (Radstation & BikeTower): Fees for secure bicycle parking at Radstation Osnabrück (0.90 EUR/day, 9 EUR/month, 90 EUR/year) and BikeTower Altstadtbahnhof (0.90 EUR/day, 9 EUR/month, 90 EUR/year). Also includes revenue from locker rentals, bike repair services, and bike wash station at Radstation.
5. GEIG Compliance Consulting & Installation: OPG offers consulting, planning, and turnkey implementation of EV charging infrastructure for property owners required to comply with Germany's Building E-Mobility Infrastructure Act (GEIG). Revenue generated from installation projects and ongoing infrastructure management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OPG operates and manages a portfolio of over 30 parking facilities and more than 300 public and private EV charging points in Osnabrück and the surrounding Landkreis, providing short-term hourly parking, monthly subscription parking contracts (Zuhause-ParkCard and Job-ParkCard), certified kWh-based EV charging via the OPG E-LadeCard, and large-scale secure bicycle parking (Radstation Osnabrück with 2,306 spaces and the automated BikeTower Altstadtbahnhof with 160 spaces). For commercial property owners, OPG delivers consulting, planning, and turnkey installation of EV charging infrastructure to comply with Germany's GEIG building e-mobility law.

Product overview

OPG (Osnabrücker Parkstätten-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH) operates a unified mobility platform centered on parking infrastructure and e-mobility services. The core offering consists of a network of over 30 parking garages and lots across Osnabrück and the surrounding region, supplemented by two long-term parking subscription products: the Zuhause-ParkCard (resident/evening parking from €29/month) and the Job-ParkCard (commuter parking at €81/month). E-mobility is a major pillar, with the OPG E-LadeCard enabling access to ~350 charging points locally and the German-wide Ladenetzverbund network, powered by 100% green electricity. The product portfolio is accessible through two customer portals (for parking contracts and e-charging), the OPG Parkt it! App for bicycle parking access, and the OPG E-LadeMap for locating charging stations. OPG also operates two innovative bicycle parking facilities: the fully automated BikeTower | Altstadtbahnhof (160 spaces, 24/7) and the Radstation Osnabrück (2,306 spaces, Germany's second-largest bicycle garage), plus the rad-bar secure bicycle storage network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OPG E-LadeCard: Electric vehicle charging card for public charging stations across Germany through the ladenetz.de network
• OPG ParkCards
• BikeTower Altstadtbahnhof
• Radstation Osnabrück
• rad-bar
• OPG E-LadeMap
• OPG Parkt it!

Products and services

• OPG Parkhaus-Netzwerk (Parking Garage Network) Portfolio of over 30 parking garages, underground garages, and surface parking lots across Osnabrück, Quakenbrück, Bad Rothenfelde, and surrounding municipalities, offering hourly and daily parking to drivers visiting the city.
• OPG Zuhause-ParkCard (Residential Parking Subscription) Long-term residential parking subscription for Osnabrück residents needing secure, covered evening, weekend, and holiday parking in OPG garages. Base tariff from 29 EUR/month with options to extend hours and add flexible extra-day parking.
• OPG Job-ParkCard (Commuter Parking Subscription) Long-term commuter parking subscription providing 24/7 unlimited parking in OPG garages for workers commuting into Osnabrück. Priced at 81 EUR/month, with a 3-month minimum term and 4-week cancellation notice.
• OPG E-LadeCard (EV Charging Card and Network Access) Charging card and contract product that enables electric vehicle drivers to charge at approximately 300 OPG charging points and at all partner stations of the ladenetz.de network across Germany. Billed per kWh using certified (Eichrechtskonforme) metering, with 100% green electricity.
• OPG E-Ladestationen (Public EV Charging Network) Public EV charging network of approximately 300 AC and DC fast charging points operated by OPG across parking garages and public lots in Osnabrück and the surrounding Landkreis, supplied with 100% green electricity from regional wind and solar.
• BikeTower Altstadtbahnhof (Automated Bicycle Parking Tower) Fully automated 16-meter tall bicycle parking tower with 160 individual boxes using a Paternoster mechanism at the Altstadtbahnhof station. Provides 24/7 weather-protected, theft-secure bicycle parking accessed and paid for via the 'OPG Parkt it!' smartphone app.
• Radstation Osnabrück (Bicycle Parking Garage) Germany's second-largest bicycle parking garage with 2,306 secure spaces in the basement of the Bahnhofsgarage at Osnabrück main station. Includes bicycle workshop, washing station, E-bike charging, lockers, and rental bikes; operated by Radstation Osnabrück Schäfer GmbH.
• rad-bar (Secure Bicycle Parking Facility) Secure bicycle parking facility with electronic access and booking system, offering dry, theft-protected parking with lockers and battery charging for e-bike equipment.
• OPG Kundenportal "Parken" (Parking Customer Portal) Online self-service portal at mein.parken-osnabrueck.de for managing long-term OPG parking subscriptions (DauerPark), including new contract applications, modifications, terminations, and revocation.
• OPG Kundenportal "E-Laden" (E-Charging Customer Portal) Online self-service portal at opg-os.ladecloud.de for managing OPG E-LadeCard charging contracts, including new applications, billing, and cancellations.
• OPG E-LadeMap (Interactive Charger Map) Interactive web-based map showing all OPG EV charging station locations and their real-time availability status in and around Osnabrück, embedded on the OPG website and hosted at daten-fenster.osnabrueck.de.
• OPG Parkt it! Smartphone App Native iOS and Android smartphone app (with web app fallback at opg-park-it.de) providing contactless 24/7 booking, access, and payment for BikeTower bicycle parking boxes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270 tonnes of CO2 saved annually through LED lighting retrofits in OPG parking garages
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gemeinde OstercappelnminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2025Municipality of Ostercappeln partnered with OPG to install a 50 kW fast charging station at Johann-Ernst-Hanxleden-Platz. OPG operates the station; the municipality serves as host location and promotes sustainable mobility.
• Frickenhelm ImmobilienminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Frickenhelm Immobilien partnered with OPG to install two 150 kW DC fast charging stations at ALDI consumer market locations in Bohmte (near B51) and Bad Essen (near the marina). OPG handles installation and operation; Frickenhelm Immobilien as property owner fulfills GEIG requirements while providing a customer convenience amenity.
• Samtgemeinde ArtlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025Samtgemeinde Artland partnered with OPG to install a 50 kW fast charging station at Artland-Arena. Additional charging stations are planned in Quakenbrück and Nortrup as part of the municipality's sustainable mobility strategy.
• Nahne-CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2025Nahne-Center shopping center partnered with OPG to install two DC fast charging stations with four charging points at the center's parking lot near A30. Nahne-Center acts as host location; OPG handles installation and operation. Nahne-Center has been an e-mobility pioneer since 2013.
• Radstation Osnabrück Schäfer GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Radstation Osnabrück Schäfer GmbH operates the Radstation Osnabrück (Germany's second-largest bicycle parking facility with 2,306 spaces) in the basement of OPG's Parkhaus Bahnhofsgarage. The operator, led by Robin Schäfer (also CEO of Radstation Münster), provides bicycle parking, repair, wash, and rental services. OPG is the developer and Bauherr of the facility.
• IsoblockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsoblock participated in the installation of the fast charger at Nahne-Center alongside OPG, Rica Rössler, Dr. Peter Rössler (Nahne-Center owners), and Roger Schmiemann (Isoblock representative).
• Koch & Partner, Bike Parking Systems AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss manufacturer of the BikeTower Paternoster automated bicycle parking system. Developed the proprietary vertical bicycle parking technology with 8 modules of 20 boxes each at 16 meters height. Responsible for hardware manufacturing and system software.
• ReindersArchitekten BDAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReindersArchitekten BDA served as the architecture firm for the BikeTower Altstadtbahnhof project. Located at Große Hamkenstraße 32, Osnabrück.
• Stadt Osnabrück (City of Osnabrück)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Osnabrück is the Bauherr (client) for the BikeTower Altstadtbahnhof. The city's Fachbereich Städtebau (Urban Planning Department) handles project contact. The city also supported the Radstation project. As a municipal company, OPG operates in close coordination with the city for mobility infrastructure.
• ladenetz.decoreTechnology or IntegrationOPG is a partner of ladenetz.de, described as Germany's largest EV charging network (Ladeverbund). OPG E-LadeCard holders can charge at all partner stations nationwide. The ladeapp from ladenetz.de also provides a unified charging experience for OPG customers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• ladenetz.de: Germany's largest EV charging roaming network and OPG's core technology partner for the E-LadeCard. While not a direct competitor, ladenetz.de aggregates OPG and hundreds of other municipal/utility charging operators and shapes the competitive dynamics of OPG's charging business.

Broad incumbents

• APCOA Parking: Europe's largest parking operator with thousands of facilities across Germany and the EU. Comparable to OPG in core parking operations but operates at a vastly larger pan-European scale and competes in the same urban parking and EV charging segments.
• Q-Park: Major European parking operator with strong German presence in cities, hospitals, and retail destinations. Comparable in offering high-quality multi-story parking, EV charging integration, and digital customer portals to OPG, though at national/international scale.
• Goldbeck Parking Services: German parking services arm of Goldbeck Group, operating commercial parking assets including EV charging. Comparable to OPG's municipal-commercial hybrid model and EV charging integration, with broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Stadtwerke Osnabrück: Municipal utility of Osnabrück providing electricity, gas, and mobility services in the same city as OPG. Comparable as a local municipal mobility/e-mobility infrastructure player and potential partner or competitor for EV charging and energy services in the region.
• Parkraumgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg: Regional parking operator in Baden-Württemberg managing municipal and commercial parking. Comparable in municipally-affiliated parking operations and EV charging deployment, though operating in a different German region.
• SWB Bus und Bahn (Bremen): Municipal mobility operator in Bremen offering public transit plus Park & Ride facilities. Comparable to OPG in operating municipally-owned parking and intermodal mobility, though focused more on transit-anchored P+R rather than city-center garages.

Emerging players

• Radstation Betriebs GmbH: Operator of Germany's largest network of staffed bicycle parking stations at train stations. Comparable to OPG's Radstation Osnabrück offering (operated by Radstation Schäfer GmbH) in secure, large-scale bicycle parking and multimodal transit integration.
• Inno2grid: German EV charging and smart energy management provider for fleets, depots, and public infrastructure. Comparable to OPG in deploying public EV charging networks and offering turnkey infrastructure for property owners navigating e-mobility regulations.

Direct peers

• Contipark: German-focused parking operator managing garages and lots in cities across Germany. Closely comparable to OPG in business model (urban multi-story parking, digital subscriptions, EV charging rollout) and target customers (commuters, visitors, municipalities).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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