Lolland Municipality

Name

Lolland Municipality

Legal name

Lolland Kommune

Website

https://lolland.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Publicly Operated Ferry Authorities (Municipal/Regional) (TLAFALAK), Island & Remote Community Ferry Services (THAIAJAG), Island & Archipelago Ferry Services (THAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Local government administration
• Ferry transportation services
• Elder care services
• Social welfare administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Maribo

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source from municipal taxes collected from residents and businesses in Lolland Municipality.
2. State Subsidies (§20-tilskud): Government subsidies including §20-tilskud (approximately 19.2 million DKK in 2024) for municipalities with smaller islands, covering ferry operations, elderly care, bus services, and road maintenance. Includes investment support for ferry depreciation and new vessel investments.
3. Ferry Ticket Revenue: Revenue from passenger tickets, vehicle transport, and season passes for ferry services to Fejø, Femø, and Askø. In 2024, ticket revenues totaled 6.249 million DKK.
4. Property Rental Income: Revenue from leasing ferry berths and properties, including former berth in Bandholm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lolland Municipality is a Danish local government entity that delivers statutory public services — including social welfare, healthcare coordination, education, elderly care, technical/environmental administration, and citizen services — to residents across Lolland Island and the three smaller islands of Askø, Fejø, and Femø. Through its wholly-owned Lolland Færgefart unit, it also operates passenger and vehicle ferry services connecting these islands to the mainland. Services are delivered via central administration, sector offices, the municipal website portal, and physical ferry embarkation points, funded by municipal taxes, state block grants, and user fees.

Product overview

Lolland Municipality operates as a local government authority providing comprehensive public services to citizens. The primary digital products include the municipal website portal (www.lolland.dk) serving as the citizen interface for all municipal services, and Lolland Færgefart, the municipal ferry service connecting mainland Lolland to the islands of Askø, Fejø, and Femø. Supporting digital services include an online ferry booking system via teambooking.dk, SMS notification services for ferry updates, and the Øbokort digital resident card system. The job portal provides listings for the municipality's approximately 3,500 employees across 10 sectors including Social Services, Elderly Care, Schools, and Technical Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lolland Færgefart (Municipal Ferry Service) Wholly-owned municipal ferry service operating passenger, vehicle, and cargo transport routes between Kragenæs (mainland Lolland) and three inhabited islands: Askø, Femø, and Fejø. Services include passenger transport, vehicle ferries (cars, motorcycles, bicycles, campervans), commercial goods transport, and island resident passes. Operated under §20-tilskud state subsidies for island municipalities.
• Online Ferry Booking System Digital booking platform (powered by teambooking.dk) for reserving ferry crossings to Askø, Fejø, and Femø. Supports ticket purchases, schedule viewing, payment via MobilePay, and 'My Page' account management for regular users. Available in Danish, English, and German.
• Øbokort (Island Resident Card) Digital identification card required as travel documentation for permanent residents of Askø, Fejø, and Femø with registered folkeregisteradresse. Replaces physical cards; enables free passenger travel and discounted vehicle crossings for permanent island residents. Photo and registration numbers deleted after card printing per GDPR data retention policy.
• Period Cards for Islanders (Periodekort for Øboere)
• Job Portal (Ledige Stillinger) Municipal employment portal listing all open positions across Lolland Municipality's 10 sectors, including administration, healthcare (dental, nursing), education, technical services, and leadership roles. Features job alert creation via Signatur portal. Supports recruitment for the municipality's approximately 3,500-employee workforce.

Quantifiable outcome

• 241,000 ferry passengers transported annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COWIcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2026Lolland Municipality has engaged COWI to conduct a comprehensive traffic analysis of the municipal ferry service. The analysis will examine efficiency, cost levels, service standards compared to other Danish island municipalities, and develop optimization scenarios. Results expected in June 2026.
• OSK DesigncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2025OSK Design was contracted to develop a preliminary project for a new RoPax ferry to replace M/F Femøsund. The project covers ferry design, power infrastructure, harbor modifications, ramp systems, and operational requirements. Deliverable presented in April 2025.
• Trafikstyrelsen (Danish Transport Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency providing subsidy of 26.711 million DKK for green transition of ferry services. Manages the 'Færgepuljen' (ferry fund) supporting replacement of diesel ferries with electric vessels. Stated support converted to non-expiring terms in January 2025.
• EA-EnergianalyseminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEA-Energianalyse produced a report in May 2024 with recommendations for charging infrastructure at Kragenæs Harbor to support electrification of ferry operations.
• HOK MarineconsultminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHOK Marineconsult assessed options for future ferry operations in February 2024, providing recommendations on vessel requirements and operational scenarios.
• Advokatfirmaet Bang / Brorsen & FogtdalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal law firm providing Data Protection Officer (DPO) function for Lolland Municipality. Ensures compliance with data protection legislation and advises on lawful, secure handling of personal data. Located at Torvet 9, Nykøbing F.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ærø Kommune: Danish island municipality with comparable small-island ferry service to mainland Svendborg. Similar structure of public ferry authority operating under municipal ownership with state subsidy support.
• Vordingborg Kommune: Adjacent Danish municipality in the Lolland-Falster region with similar rural profile, statutory public service obligations, and shared regional economic context including the Femern Belt development.
• Guldborgsund Kommune: Neighboring Danish municipality on Lolland-Falster with comparable governance structure, demographic profile (rural, population decline pressures), and delivery of public services to a similar-sized population base.
• Bornholms Regionskommune: Danish island region operating BornholmsTrafikken ferry service to mainland Denmark. Most directly comparable as a publicly operated Danish island ferry authority with similar statutory and subsidy structure to Lolland Færgefart.
• Fanø Kommune: Danish island municipality operating ferry services to the mainland with similar small-island public service model and state subsidy mechanisms as Lolland Færgefart.
• Samsø Kommune: Danish island municipality operating municipal ferry services to the mainland with similar §20-tilskud state subsidy arrangements and small-island service obligations analogous to Lolland Kommune.

Others

• Danske Færger: Industry association representing small Danish island ferry operators. Lolland Færgefart operates in the same small-island municipal ferry segment that Danske Færger represents, providing direct industry peer relevance.

Broad incumbents

• Molslinjen A/S: Denmark's largest privately operated ferry company running routes including Samsø, Fanø, and Bornholm. Comparable in product/service category (passenger and vehicle ferries to Danish islands) but operates commercially across a much larger network than Lolland Færgefart.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lollandk
• Facebookfacebook.com/lollandkommune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lolland-kommune

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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