Grün Berlin

What Grün Berlin does

Grün Berlin GmbH is a state-owned company (landeseigenes Unternehmen) of the State of Berlin, organised under private law in 1996 with a non-profit orientation. It develops, builds, and operates sustainable green and blue infrastructure for Berlin, managing approximately 800 hectares of public open spaces and more than 100 buildings. Its core portfolio comprises eight major parks (Gärten der Welt, Britzer Garten, Spreepark, Natur Park Südgelände, Kienbergpark, Tempelhofer Feld, Park am Gleisdreieck, Mauerpark), a set of public buildings and memorials (Berlin Wall Memorial, Lokhalle, Wolkenhain, Soviet Memorial Tiergarten, visitor and environmental education centres), and a pipeline of urban open-space projects including Döberitzer Grünzug, Berlin Wall Greenway (Mauergrünzug), Platz des 4. Juli, Kulturforum, Platz der Luftbrücke, and Rathaus- and Marx-Engels-Forum.

Operations are delivered through four wholly-owned entities: GB infraVelo GmbH (cycling infrastructure since 2017), GB infraSignal GmbH (planning, construction, modernisation, operation and maintenance of approximately 2,100 traffic signal installations citywide since 2023), Grün Berlin Service GmbH (commercial, administrative and technical services plus Berlin Crematorium management since 2010), and Grün Berlin Stiftung (cross-administrative urban planning foundation since 2012).

The business model blends grant-funded commissioned services for Berlin Senate departments and district offices with consumer revenue from park entry tickets, annual passes (subscription), venue rentals (weddings, corporate events), commercial photo/film permits, and ancillary services (cable car). Distribution is via park cash desks, a proprietary web shop on Beckerbillett software, the Reservix ticketing partner, and direct procurement by public-sector clients. The customer base is structurally concentrated on the State of Berlin as sole shareholder and dominant client, supplemented by millions of resident and tourist visitors annually and, more recently, federal-railway ecological-compensation contracts with DB InfraGO AG and DB Netz AG.

Name

Grün Berlin

Legal name

Grün Berlin GmbH

Website

https://gruen-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grün Berlin is the state-owned, non-profit development and operating company of Berlin that plans, builds, and manages approximately 800 hectares of parks, 100+ public buildings, 2,100 traffic signals, and cycling infrastructure for the State of Berlin and the general public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Infrastructure Management

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Cities, Urban Development & Green Infrastructure (BPADALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA), Site Preparation & Civil Works (Clearing, Grading, Earthworks, Roads) (EUAMAFAA)

Keywords

• Public park operations
• Urban infrastructure development
• Sustainable urban planning
• Cycling infrastructure management
• Traffic signal management

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Park Entry Tickets: Day tickets sold at park cash desks and online through web shop for entry to Gärten der Welt, Britzer Garten, Natur Park Südgelände and other managed parks.
2. Annual Passes: Annual cards valid for 365 days granting access to Gärten der Welt, Britzer Garten, and Natur Park Südgelände, available with or without cable car. Family annual passes also offered.
3. Venue Rental: Rental of event venues including Stone Boat in Chinese Garden, Hall of Receptions, visitor centre conference rooms, and wedding venues.
4. Commercial Permits: Fees for commercial photo and film shoots, motif agreements for commercial use of park locations and projects.
5. Public Sector Project Funding: Commissioned project development and management services for Berlin Senate departments and district offices, funded largely by state grants.
6. Wedding Services: Wedding ceremonies at Gärten der Welt venues including Stone Boat and Hall of Receptions, coordinated with district registry office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grün Berlin GmbH develops, builds, and operates sustainable green and blue public infrastructure for the State of Berlin. The company manages approximately 800 hectares of public open spaces and 100+ buildings including parks, urban open spaces, public buildings, cycling infrastructure, and traffic signal installations. Revenue is generated through commissioned project services for Berlin Senate departments, park admission and annual passes, venue and wedding rentals, and commercial permits.

Product overview

Grün Berlin GmbH is a state-owned company (Land Berlin) that develops, builds, and operates sustainable green and blue infrastructure for Berlin. The company operates approximately 800 hectares of public open spaces and manages over 100 buildings. The product portfolio includes: (1) Parks - including Gärten der Welt, Britzer Garten, Spreepark, Natur Park Südgelände, Kienbergpark, Tempelhofer Feld, Park am Gleisdreieck, and Mauerpark; (2) Infrastructure services via subsidiaries GB infraVelo GmbH (cycling infrastructure since 2017) and GB infraSignal GmbH (traffic signal management since 2023, approximately 2,100 installations); (3) Public buildings including Berlin Wall Memorial, Lokhalle, various visitor centers, environmental education centers, and the Wolkenhain viewing structure; (4) Urban open spaces including Kulturforum, Döberitzer Grünzug, Berlin Wall Greenway, and Platz des 4. Juli; (5) Services including the Grün Berlin cable car, annual park passes, wedding venues, and event space rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Park Pass (Jahreskarte) Subscription-based annual park pass valid 365 days from purchase, granting access to Gärten der Welt, Britzer Garten, and Natur Park Südgelände for individual or family members. Excludes special events but includes many event discounts. Available with optional cable car access.
• Day Park Entry Tickets Day admission tickets sold at park cash desks and online through the company's webshop for entry to Gärten der Welt, Britzer Garten, Natur Park Südgelände, and other managed parks. Pricing varies by park and season.
• Wedding Services at Gärten der Welt Wedding ceremony services at Gärten der Welt venues, including Stone Boat in the Chinese Garden (capacity up to 30 guests, summer season) and Hall of Receptions in the Oriental Garden (capacity up to 50 guests, winter season November-March). Booking coordinated with Marzahn-Hellersdorf registry office. Private liability insurance required.
• Stone Boat Event Venue Rental Rental venue in the Chinese Garden at Gärten der Welt featuring 80 sqm main room, open gallery, kitchenette, and terrace overlooking a 4,500 sqm lake. Suitable for traditional Chinese evenings and events. Booking direct via Gärten der Welt.
• Commercial Photo and Film Permits Commercial permits issued for photo and film shoots in park locations, with pricing based on duration, crew size, and intended commercial usage. Includes motif agreements for commercial use of park locations and projects.
• Cycling Infrastructure Services (GB infraVelo GmbH) Project control, construction management, and operational management of cycling infrastructure in Berlin including new cycling tracks, long-distance cycle paths, bicycle parking facilities, and green coatings. Services commissioned by Berlin Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment.
• Traffic Signal Management Services (GB infraSignal GmbH) Planning, construction, modernisation, operation and maintenance of approximately 2,100 traffic signal installations throughout Berlin. Services commissioned by Berlin Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment.
• Urban Development Project Management Services Commissioned project development, construction management, and facility management services for Berlin Senate departments and district offices, including urban open space development, historic preservation, and cross-district special projects. Funded largely by state grants.
• Berlin Crematorium Business Management Commercial, administrative, and technical services for the Berlin Crematorium, operated by Grün Berlin Service GmbH since 2010. Includes event staging and other business management services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800 hectares of public green spaces operated with several million annual visitors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• GB infraSignal GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Subsidiary founded in 2023 as part of Grün Berlin Group. Responsible for planning, construction, modernisation, operation and maintenance of approximately 2,100 traffic signal installations throughout Berlin. Represents remunicipalisation of traffic light management.
• Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Funder of GartenLeistungen project (2019-2022) researching ecosystem services of urban parks. Project involved eleven partners from science, practice and administration in Berlin and Stuttgart. Funding reference: 033W107H.
• GB infraVelo GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Subsidiary since 2017 responsible for cycling infrastructure project control, construction management, and client tasks. Manages cross-district cycling improvements including new tracks, long-distance paths, and bicycle parking facilities.
• Grün Berlin StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Foundation established 2012 for project and construction management of outstanding urban planning infrastructure requiring interdisciplinary, cross-administrative management. No own endowment or fixed assets.
• Grün Berlin Service GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Subsidiary since 2010 handling commercial, administrative and technical services, event staging, and business management for Berlin Crematorium.
• DB InfraGO AGstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject management for off-track compensation and replacement measures in connection with Dresden railway reconstruction. Grün Berlin handles Berlin Wall Greenway and Platz des 4. Juli projects as environmental compensation.
• DB Netz AGstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPlanning and realization of Platz des 4. Juli unsealing project as ecological compensation for new mainline railway tracks south of Südkreuz station.
• Berliner WasserbetriebeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil engineering partner for Ostkreuz squares redesign; previously developed areas using civil engineering before Grün Berlin redesigned forecourts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Berliner Wasserbetriebe (BWB): State-owned water utility of Berlin (Land Berlin). Comparable as a long-standing Berlin landeseigenes Unternehmen with a public-interest mandate, large infrastructure footprint, and integrated service delivery model analogous to Grün Berlin's structure.
• Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG): Berlin's state-owned public transit operator, partly relevant as GB infraVelo's MD previously worked at BVG for seven years on infrastructure and vehicle procurement. Comparable as a landeseigenes Unternehmen managing public mobility infrastructure under the same Berlin Senate oversight.
• Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH: Berlin state-owned business development agency. Comparable as another landeseigenes Unternehmen under Senate oversight with a public-benefit mandate to deliver city-level infrastructure and development services in the same regulatory and governance framework as Grün Berlin.
• Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR): Land Berlin-owned municipal service company providing waste management and street cleaning. Comparable as another state-owned municipal service operator under the same shareholder (State of Berlin) with similar scale, governance, and public sector mandate orientation as Grün Berlin.

Regional players

• Stiftung Naturlandschaften Brandenburg: Foundation operating large nature parks and protected landscapes in neighboring Brandenburg. Comparable in mission and operating model (public-benefit entity managing large parks for public use) but with a regional focus on conservation rather than urban green infrastructure.
• Landesgartenschau Baden-Württemberg GmbH: State-owned organiser of Baden-Württemberg's horticultural exhibitions and associated landscape park development. Comparable to Grün Berlin in developing and operating large public garden and park assets for a German state government, though focused on temporary exhibitions rather than permanent urban parks.

Direct peers

• HafenCity Hamburg GmbH: State-owned urban development company of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Highly comparable to Grün Berlin as a municipally owned project developer for large-scale urban regeneration, parks, and public spaces - and notably, where Grün Berlin's current Managing Director Christoph Schmidt previously worked as senior project manager (2003-2008).
• Bundesgartenschau GmbH (BUGA): German federal horticultural exhibition organiser that develops large-scale park and garden showgrounds. Comparable to Grün Berlin given its leadership of the IGA Berlin 2017 (liquidated 2018) and ongoing role in flagship garden/park exhibitions and landscape transformations in Germany.
• DEGES GmbH: German project management company owned by the federal government and German states, managing large-scale transport infrastructure projects. Comparable as a public-sector-owned entity acting as a project developer and construction manager for civil infrastructure with multi-stakeholder political oversight.
• Tempelhof Projekt GmbH: Berlin state-owned entity responsible for the development, planning and operation of Tempelhofer Feld (former airport site) as public park. Direct peer operating a comparable large Berlin public open space with similar mandate and shareholder structure to Grün Berlin.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/249218828883003

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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