24-Autobahn-Raststätten GmbH

What 24-Autobahn-Raststätten GmbH does

24-Autobahn-Raststätten GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German operator of autobahn-adjacent truck stops (Autohöfe) headquartered in Regensburg. The company runs 15 operational locations across Germany's highest-traffic autobahn intersections (including the A3, A6, A7, A9, A14, A38, A45, A63, A81, A93, A94, and B213), with two additional sites in active development (Wildeck A4 and Gröbers A14). Each location functions as a multi-service travel center combining conventional fuel (under TotalEnergies, Shell, Eni, Aral partner brands), ultra-fast EV high-power charging via IONITY, Tesla Supercharger, Allego, Mercedes-Benz, EnBW, Electra, Aral Pulse, and Shell Recharge networks, NIO battery swap, LNG truck refueling via Knauber, and a hydrogen refueling station at Bad Rappenau Nord. Supporting modules include secured VEDA-certified truck parking, on-site hotels (Best Western PLAZA INN with 97 rooms, plus 24-Hotels at Cloppenburg and Neumarkt, and Roatel micro-hotels), franchise dining (Subway, Burger'Z, Pizza'Z, Döner'Z, Lavazza, Coffee Fellows, PAULANER), and unique cultural attractions (the world's first BikiniARTmuseum, a highway chapel at Gramschatzer Wald, a 3 km barefoot trail, and gaming arcades).

The business operates through a Pächter (franchisee/lessee) model in which each location's day-to-day operations are run by an independent operator under long-term lease, while the parent company provides branding, real estate, infrastructure standards, and centralized functions (project development, IT, HR, finance, marketing, energy). The 24-Real Estate division develops commercial properties at autobahn intersections, attracting co-tenants such as McDonald's and Burger King with described 'locomotive function' for further regional commercial development. Revenue streams span fuel and energy sales (core), gastronomy and retail, hotel and hospitality (subscription/recurring), secure truck parking (transactional at €12-13 per 24 hours), real estate leasing, the BikiniARTmuseum (transactional ticketing), and gaming arcades. The company serves up to 15 million travelers annually across diverse segments: families with children, professional truck drivers (Berufskraftfahrer), electric vehicle owners, business travelers, regional locals, and heavy truck fleet operators. It has been recognized as Germany's best truck stop chain for 16 consecutive years (2007-2022) at the ETM Awards and was ranked among the Top 10 Best EV Hubs in the World 2025. The Ruscheinsky family (Alexander, Daniel, Roxanne, Dr. Jessica) holds central ownership alongside managing directors Dr. Jessica Böse and Daniel Weber; Alexander co-founded VEDA in 1993 and serves as its Ehrenpräsident, while Daniel serves as elected VEDA Chairman, giving the family significant influence over German autobahn service station policy and standards.

Name

24-Autobahn-Raststätten GmbH

Legal name

24-Autobahn-Raststätten GmbH

Website

https://24-autohof.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

24-Autobahn-Raststätten GmbH is a family-owned German operator of 15 autobahn-adjacent truck stops (Autohöfe) offering multi-energy fueling (diesel, EV HPC, LNG, hydrogen), secured parking, hotels, diverse dining, and the world's first BikiniARTmuseum, serving up to 15 million travelers annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Regensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel and Energy Sales: Conventional fuel (petrol, diesel) sales under partner brands (TotalEnergies, Shell, Aral, Eni/Agip). EV charging revenue from IONITY, Tesla, Allego, Mercedes-Benz, EnBW, Electra partnerships. LNG sales for heavy trucks. Hydrogen fuel sales at Bad Rappenau Nord. This is the core revenue driver across all 15 locations.
2. Gastronomy and Retail: On-site restaurants and shops generate revenue through multiple franchise and proprietary concepts: Subway, Burger'Z, Pizza'Z, Döner'Z, 24-Bistro To Go, Caféino, Lavazza Cafébar, Coffee Fellows, PAULANER Biergarten, and 24-Fresh Restaurant. Additionally, 24-hour travel shops sell convenience goods.
3. Hotel and Hospitality: Hotels operated at multiple locations: Best Western PLAZA INN Bad Rappenau Nord (97 rooms), 24-Hotel Cloppenburg (11 rooms), 24-Hotel Neumarkt (14 rooms), Roatel micro-hotels at Homberg/Efze and Wörrstadt (4 rooms each), and mobile/containers hotels. Revenue from overnight stays, conferences, and event use.
4. Secure Truck Parking: VEDA-certified premium truck parking with barrier control, video surveillance, and amenities (showers, sanitation). Nightly rates around €12–13 per truck, with some fees offset by consumption vouchers.
5. Real Estate Development and Leasing: The 24-Real Estate division develops commercial properties at high-traffic highway intersections. Properties house the company's own operations as well as tenants like McDonald's, Burger King, and other franchisees. The group acts as landlord collecting rent.
6. Entertainment and Cultural Attractions: BikiniARTmuseum at Bad Rappenau (North and South locations) — the world's first bathing costume museum — with over 1,000 exhibits, 3 centuries of history, multimedia shows, and special exhibitions. Ticket revenue from museum visitors.
7. Gaming/Spielothek Operations: Gaming arcades operated at select locations: MERKUR SPIELHALLE Werneck (A70) and powerPlay Spielothek Berg (A9), each open 24 hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

24-Autobahn-Raststätten GmbH operates a chain of 15 motorway service areas (Autohöfe) across Germany at high-traffic autobahn intersections. The company provides multi-energy fueling (diesel, petrol, LNG, hydrogen, EV HPC charging up to 350 kW, and NIO battery swap), VEDA-certified secure truck parking, diverse gastronomy through franchise brands, on-site hotels at select locations, real estate development, and the world's first BikiniARTmuseum at Bad Rappenau. Each location is operated by independent franchisees/lessees (Pächter) under the 24 brand.

Product overview

24-Autobahn-Raststätten GmbH operates a unified platform-plus-modules business centered on 24-Autohöfe, Germany's leading truck stop chain with 15 locations along high-traffic German highways since 2007. The core offering combines fuel stations, EV charging infrastructure (IONITY, Tesla Supercharger, Allego, NIO PowerSwap, hydrogen, LNG), and diverse dining through franchise brands (SUBWAY, Burger'Z, Pizza'Z, Döner'Z, Lavazza, Coffee Fellows, PAULANER). Supporting modules include 24-Hotels (modern hotel rooms at select locations), Premium Parken (secure truck/car parking), the BikiniARTmuseum (swimwear museum at Bad Rappenau), gaming arcades (powerPlay, MERKUR SPIELHALLE), ROATEL micro-hotels, outdoor fitness facilities, and the Gramschatzer Wald Autobahnkapelle chapel with barefoot trail. The 24-Real Estate division develops and manages these commercial properties. The company positions itself as an innovation leader in electromobility, hydrogen, and LNG infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 24-Fresh: Philosophy/approach emphasizing fresh, healthy, and light cuisine
• Premium Parken
• BikiniARTmuseum
• 24-Markenwelt

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel price savings of ~33 cents/liter vs autobahn rest stops (ADAC analysis, July 2026)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IONITYcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025IONITY operates High-Power Charging (HPC) parks at multiple 24-Autohöfe locations, providing up to 350 kW ultra-fast EV charging. The 24-Autohof Lutterberg-Kassel hosts Germany's most utilized HPC charging park (44% utilization rate per Elvah Lade-Report 2025 II). IONITY chargers are also present at Berg (12 chargers), Wörrstadt, Leipzig Flughafen, and other locations.
• AllegocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Allego operates EV charging infrastructure at 24-Autohöfe including Wörrstadt, Mühldorf, Neuberg, Sangerhausen, Gramschatzer Wald, and other locations. Allego provides both HPC and standard AC charging options.
• Mercedes-BenzmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Mercedes-Benz opened its first fast charging park at a 24-Autohof location (June 2025). This is part of Mercedes-Benz's strategy to build a charging network along German autobahns. The partnership was announced as a strategic cooperation.
• EnBWmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg) partnered with 24-Autohöfe to expand EV charging infrastructure at the group's locations, announced as part of the expanded charging network alongside Mercedes-Benz and Electra.
• KnaubercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Knauber operates LNG (liquefied natural gas) truck refueling stations at multiple 24-Autohöfe including Wörrstadt (opened 2024), Sulz-Vöhringen (opened 2023), Cloppenburg (opened 2023), Mühldorf, Lutterberg, and Neuberg. LNG provides an alternative fuel for heavy-duty trucks to meet decarbonization requirements.
• NIOmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024NIO Power Swap Stations (battery swap technology) operate at 24-TOTAL Autohof Leipzig Flughafen and Mühldorf (first Gen-3 station in Germany, opened 2024). These allow EV drivers to exchange depleted batteries for fresh ones in minutes, complementing wired HPC charging.
• Aral PulsecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Aral Pulse (BP) operates EV charging infrastructure including HPC fast chargers and LKW (truck) chargers at 24-Autohöfe including Bad Rappenau Süd (with Aral Pulse LKW Ladesäulen for electric trucks along the A6 Europamagistrale Paris-Prag), and Wörrstadt.
• Coffee FellowsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Coffee Fellows operates at 24-Autohöfe including Bad Rappenau Süd (coffee, bagels, sweet snacks) and Mühldorf (Coffee Fellows lounge), offering premium coffee and café-style food alongside the IONITY EV charging lounge.
• RoatelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Roatel operates compact micro-hotel containers (4 rooms each) at 24-Autohof Lutterberg (opened March 2022) and 24-Eni Autohof Homberg/Efze. These provide a compact, affordable overnight stay option directly at the truck stop. Roatel rooms are described as 'wertig und effizient eingerichtet' (high-quality and efficiently furnished).
• BikiniARTmuseumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019The BikiniARTmuseum is a unique attraction at 24-TOTAL Autohof Bad Rappenau Nord and 24-ARAL Autohof Bad Rappenau Süd. The museum, developed and operated by the 24-Autobahn-Raststätten group, showcases 1,000+ bathing costume exhibits across 3 centuries with multimedia experiences. It is the world's first museum dedicated to swimwear and beach culture.
• Air LiquidemajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Air Liquide supplied Germany's first hydrogen refueling station at a German rest area/truck stop at Bad Rappenau Nord (2017), part of the 'Versorgung 3.0' concept. The hydrogen station serves fuel cell vehicles.
• LavazzaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Lavazza Cafébar coffee brand is present at multiple 24-Autohöfe including Bad Rappenau Nord, Bad Rappenau Süd, Wernberg-Köblitz, Mühldorf (Coffee Fellows brand also present), and Cloppenburg, offering Italian espresso and specialty coffee beverages.
• Tesla (Supercharger)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2013Tesla Supercharger stations at multiple 24-Autohöfe including Bad Rappenau Nord (first 8 Superchargers in Germany at an autobahn location, 2013), Leipzig Flughafen (150 new Superchargers, 2022), Mühldorf, Neuberg, Gramschatzer Wald, Homberg/Efze, Lutterberg (16 Superchargers), and Wörrstadt. Tesla Superchargers are available to all EV brands.
• Best Western (PLAZA INN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Best Western PLAZA INN operates a 97-room hotel at 24-TOTAL Autohof Bad Rappenau Nord with Business & Superior rooms, Louis Réard Suite, and Bikini Cube Penthouse. The hotel shares the truck stop location and is promoted as an integrated part of the Autohof offering.
• ShellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Shell-branded truck stops operated at 24-Autohöfe including Neumarkt (A3), Gramschatzer Wald (A7), Sangerhausen (A38), Wernberg-Köblitz (A93), and Bad Rappenau Süd (as Aral). Shell Recharge EV charging is also available at Shell-branded locations. Shell provides fuel brand licensing and supply.
• McDonald's / Burger KingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Fast-food anchors McDonald's and Burger King have been attracted to 24-Autohöfe locations as tenants, bringing additional foot traffic and serving as 'Lokomotivfunktion' (locomotive function) for further commercial development. These franchises occupy space on the commercial properties developed by 24-Real Estate.
• SubwaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Subway franchise restaurants are present at the majority of 24-Autohöfe locations (Neumarkt, Bad Rappenau Nord & Süd, Lutterberg, Homberg/Efze, Mühldorf, Sulz-Vöhringen, Halle-Tornau, Leipzig Flughafen, Wörrstadt, Cloppenburg). Subway at Mühldorf was named 'Team of the Month' by Subway Germany.
• Burger'Z, Pizza'Z, Döner'Z, 24-Bistro To GocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007The group's proprietary restaurant brands (Burger'Z, Pizza'Z, Döner'Z, 24-Bistro To Go) operate across multiple 24-Autohöfe locations as quick-service dining concepts. These are operated by the Pächter (franchisee) at each location and are integral to the gastronomy offering.
• TotalEnergiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007TotalEnergies-branded truck stops operated at 24-Autohöfe including Bad Rappenau Nord (A6), Lutterberg (A7), Leipzig Flughafen (A9), Neuberg (A45), Sulz-Vöhringen (A81), Mühldorf (A94), Halle-Tornau (A14), and Wörrstadt (A63). TotalEnergies provides fuel brand, supply, and branding. Tesla and Allego charging is co-located at many TotalEnergies locations.
• Eni (Agip/Enilive)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Eni (formerly Agip, rebranded as Enilive) branded truck stop at 24-Autohof Homberg/Efze (A7). Eni provides fuel brand and supply. The location also features BarMalGas LNG and is among the most awarded 24-Autohöfe locations.
• PAULANERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007PAULANER Biergarten with Aussichtsterrasse (scenic terrace) and lounge area is present at 24-Autohöfe including Bad Rappenau Süd, Mühldorf, Halle-Tornau, Neumarkt, and Homberg/Efze, offering Bavarian cuisine and draft beer.
• VEDA (Bundesverband der Autobahntankstellen und Autohöfe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007VEDA is the German federal association for autobahn truck stops and rest areas. Alexander Ruscheinsky was founding member (1993), long-serving president, and elected Ehrenpräsident (Honorary President). Daniel Ruscheinsky was elected VEDA chairman. VEDA certification (VEDA-zertifiziert) for premium truck parking is a key quality standard. The Ruscheinsky leadership shaped Germany's truck stop industry, including the blue-white exit signage on autobahns.
• 24-Fresh / Caféino / 24-Bistro To GominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Proprietary healthy dining concepts including 24-Fresh Restaurant (light, healthy cuisine at Halle-Tornau and Homberg/Efze), Caféino (Mediterranean/healthier cuisine at Bad Rappenau Nord), and 24-Bistro To Go (fresh take-away products at Wörrstadt and Leipzig Flughafen). These differentiate the brand from fast-food-only competitors.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• IONITY: Pan-European high-power charging joint venture (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, VW, Audi, Porsche, Hyundai-Kia) that operates HPC parks at multiple 24-Autohof sites. A partner and partial competitor: IONITY both anchors 24-Autohöfe's EV proposition and competes for highway charging real estate across Europe.
• Fastned: Dutch-listed operator of fast-charging stations across European highways. Comparable in the multi-network EV charging buildout race where Fastned competes for prime autobahn-adjacent real estate and the same EV traveler dwell-time economics that drive 24-Autohöfe's HPC partnerships.
• Tesla Supercharger Network: Operates Supercharger stalls co-located at 24-Autohöfe (e.g., Bad Rappenau, Leipzig Flughafen, Lutterberg, Mühldorf). Comparable as an EV charging destination competing for the same autobahn EV traveler, and now open to non-Tesla vehicles — making it a direct competitor on charging economics.

Direct peers

• Strohofer Autohöfe (Autohof Strohofer): Family-operated private Autohof chain in Bavaria (e.g., Geiselwind), co-founded by Toni Strohofer who co-founded VEDA alongside Alexander Ruscheinsky. Directly comparable: same private Autohof business model, franchise gastronomy (Subway, McDonald's), EV charging buildout, and truck parking focus as 24-Autobahn-Raststätten.

Broad incumbents

• Aral (BP): Operates Aral-branded stations at 24-Autohof Bad Rappenau Süd and runs the Aral Pulse HPC and LKW truck-charging network. Comparable as a broad incumbent fuel retailer rolling out ultra-fast EV and truck charging at its own sites in parallel to 24-Autobahn's charging buildout.
• Tank & Rast: German state-owned operator of autobahn service areas with ~93% market share by location. The dominant incumbent in the same highway hospitality category as 24-Autohöfe, but operates state-concession Raststätten along the autobahn itself rather than the privately-operated Autohöfe adjacent to exits where 24 competes on price.
• TotalEnergies Deutschland: Fuel brand partner at multiple 24-Autohof sites and a major retail fuel operator in its own right. Relevant comparator as a broad incumbent with both retail stations and a growing EV charging network (TotalEnergies owns a stake in IONITY), competing for the same highway traveler.
• Sanifair (Tank & Rast subsidiary): Sanitation and rest area operator at autobahn rest stops, sister brand to Serways under Tank & Rast. Provides a relevant comparator for the truck-stop sanitation and amenity economics that 24-Autobahn embeds in its Premium Parken offering.
• Serways (Tank & Rast subsidiary): Tank & Rast's highway restaurant and service brand across the German autobahn network. Operates comparable full-service travel centers (fuel, food, parking, EV charging) but as part of the state-owned incumbent portfolio rather than as a private specialist like 24-Autohöfe.

Regional players

• Eni (Enilive) Deutschland: Italy-headquartered fuel major operating the 24-Eni Autohof Homberg/Efze under a brand partnership and running its own Enilive branded stations and BarMalGas LNG network in Germany. Comparable as a fuel brand partner and adjacent LNG operator pursuing similar fleet decarbonization customers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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