Einwohnergemeinde Bolligen

What Einwohnergemeinde Bolligen does

Einwohnergemeinde Bolligen is a Swiss municipal government entity serving approximately 6,500 residents across 16.57 km² in Canton Bern, located northeast of Bern between the Worblental and Emmental regions. The municipality delivers the full statutory portfolio of local public services — resident registration, taxation, social welfare, building permitting, waste management, water and sewage, education (3 school complexes, 7 kindergartens), childcare (Tagesschule, Betreuungsgutscheine), cultural and sports facilities (Hallenbad, Musikschule Bantiger, LKS network), civil protection, and fire services — through in-person town hall counters, a mobile application (Bolligen-App for iOS/Android), and integrated e-government platforms (eBau, eUmzugCH, Talus-based reservation systems).

The entity is funded primarily through recurring municipal taxes on residents and businesses, supplemented by transactional administrative fees (residence certificates CHF 20, dog taxes CHF 100, building permits), usage-based charges (waste bag pricing CHF 0.90–5.40, quarterly water/sewage), income-dependent childcare subsidies (20% municipal contribution), and intergovernmental grants from Canton Bern and the Swiss Confederation. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Governance is exercised by an elected Gemeinderat (municipal council) and the Gemeindeversammlung (resident assembly).

Operationally, Bolligen relies heavily on regional inter-municipal cooperation for cost-efficient service delivery: IT infrastructure via RIZ Münsingen (14 municipalities, 300+ workstations, partnership since 2008), wastewater treatment via ARA Worblental, civil protection via ZSO Bantiger (8 municipalities since 2006), and fire services via integration into Schutz und Rettung Bern (effective January 1, 2021). The municipality achieved Energiestadt certification in 2020 (54%) and was recertified in 2025 (62.2%), pursuing a 2050 net-zero target. Recent strategic actions include the July 2026 appointment of Michael Flückiger as Geschäftsleiter, the July 2026 introduction of two PubliBike bike-sharing stations, and ongoing digitalization of citizen-facing services.

Name

Einwohnergemeinde Bolligen

Legal name

Einwohnergemeinde Bolligen

Website

https://bolligen.ch

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Einwohnergemeinde Bolligen is a Swiss municipal government in Canton Bern delivering statutory local services (registration, taxation, education, social welfare, waste management) to approximately 6,500 residents via town hall counters, a mobile app, and e-government platforms, funded through taxes and intergovernmental grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal administration
• Public administration services
• Waste management
• Local government
• Social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolligen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes: The primary revenue source for the municipality comes from municipal tax levies on residents and businesses. The tax system is administered through the municipal tax department.
2. Administrative Fees: Fees collected for various administrative services including residence certificates (CHF 20), dog taxes (CHF 100), building permits, waste collection, water and sewage charges, and various other municipal services. These are typically one-time or annual fees.
3. Waste Collection Fees: Pay-as-you-throw waste collection system where fees are based on bag size (17L CHF 0.90, 35L CHF 1.80, 60L CHF 3.60, 110L CHF 5.40). Additional fees for special waste and plastic collection bags.
4. Water and Sewage Charges: Quarterly billing for water supply and wastewater disposal, invoiced to property owners as of September 30 annually, covering the period from October 1 of the previous year to September 30 of the current year.
5. Childcare Vouchers: Income-dependent childcare subsidies provided to parents for daycare and childcare services, funded through cantonal equalization with 20% municipal contribution.
6. Cantonal and Federal Grants: Intergovernmental transfers from Canton Bern and the Swiss Confederation for designated municipal services including education, social welfare, and infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Einwohnergemeinde Bolligen is a Swiss municipal government entity that delivers public administration services to approximately 6,500 residents of Bolligen in the Canton of Bern. Its core offerings include resident registration and permits (via digital channels like eBau and eUmzug as well as in-person counter services), social welfare and family support (including Betreuungsgutscheine childcare vouchers and KulturLegi cultural access cards), waste and utility management (bagged refuse, water, sewage), education (3 school complexes and 7 kindergartens plus Tagesschule day care and Musikschule Bantiger), cultural and recreational facilities (Hallenbad swimming pool, sports halls, libraries), and community safety (Gemeindepolizei and integrated fire services via Schutz und Rettung Bern).

Product overview

Einwohnergemeinde Bolligen is a Swiss municipal government offering a portfolio of digital and physical citizen services. The primary digital touchpoints are the Bolligen-App (mobile application for iOS and Android) and the Online-Schalter (Online Service Counter), which serve as the unified digital gateway to municipal services. Key integrated digital services include eUmzugCH for resident registration/moving procedures and eBau for building permits. Physical services include Tagesschule (day school childcare), Hallenbad (municipal swimming pool), Musikschule Bantiger (music school), and various social services. The municipality also operates room reservation systems (Talus-based) and the eTodesfall funeral reservation system for administrative efficiency. The Energiestadt Bolligen program represents the municipality's commitment to sustainable energy policy with certification achieved in 2020 and maintained through 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Energiestadt Bolligen: Energy city certification program for municipalities with systematic energy and environmental management, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050
• Lokales Kultur Sportnetz (LKS)
• Tagesschule Bolligen
• Stiftung für Wohnraumbeschaffung
• Genossenschaft Lutertalpark

Products and services

• Bolligen-App (Mobile App) Mobile app providing citizens with digital access to municipal services, waste collection schedules, events, news, and local information on iOS and Android devices.
• Online-Schalter (Online Service Counter) Centralized digital portal offering all municipal administrative services including registration, permits, certificates, payments, and forms available 24/7 to residents.
• eUmzugCH Online Resident Registration Electronic service enabling residents to complete inter-municipal and inter-cantonal registration, moving, and departure procedures digitally across Switzerland.
• eBau Electronic Building Permits Electronic building permit submission platform mandated by Canton of Bern since March 2022 for all building applications in the canton.
• Hallenbad (Indoor Swimming Pool) Public indoor swimming pool operated by the municipality, offering public swimming sessions, swimming courses, and aquatic activities for residents of all ages.
• Tagesschule (Day School Childcare) Day school childcare service for kindergarten and primary school children providing before-school, midday meal, and after-school supervision, plus holiday care programs.
• Musikschule Bantiger (Music School) Municipal music school providing instrumental and vocal music lessons for children and adults in the Bolligen region.
• Lokales Kultur Sportnetz (LKS) Local culture and sports network that coordinates community cultural events, sports activities, and leisure programs for Bolligen residents and clubs.
• Betreuungsgutscheine (Childcare Vouchers) Income-dependent subsidies program for families to access cantonal childcare services at licensed daycare and childcare facilities of their choice, with 20% municipal contribution funded through cantonal equalization.
• KulturLegi Culture Card Discount card program available to Bolligen residents at or below subsistence level, receiving social assistance, or in the second-highest health insurance premium reduction category, providing reduced-cost access to cultural, sports, educational, and health offerings (Bolligen joined effective 01.01.2024).
• Abfallentsorgung (Waste Management) Municipal waste collection service covering recyclable materials, green waste, compostables, and general refuse using a pay-as-you-throw bag system priced from CHF 0.90 (17L) to CHF 5.40 (110L), plus special waste and plastic collection services.
• Sozialdienste (Social Services) Municipal social services providing social assistance, social counseling, child and youth protection, adult protection, senior services, family support, and crisis intervention to residents in need.
• Gemeindebibliotheken (Community Libraries) Community libraries located in Lutertal and Eisengasse school facilities, providing age-appropriate book collections and offering residents preferential borrowing conditions at Kornhausbibliotheken partner locations.
• Talus Raumreservation (Online Room Reservation System) Online facility reservation system powered by Talus Informatik AG that allows residents and organizations to reserve municipal school, multi-purpose, sports, and funeral facilities.
• Affordable Senior Housing (Stiftung für Wohnraumbeschaffung) Municipal housing foundation providing approximately 15 affordable 1.5-room and 2.5-room apartments for elderly and socially disadvantaged residents of Bolligen.
• Genossenschaft Lutertalpark Senior Apartments Senior housing cooperative operating 40 barrier-free senior apartments for elderly residents of Bolligen, founded 17 August 2009.

Quantifiable outcome

• 62.2% Energiestadt certification score achieved in 2025 recertification (up from 54% in 2020)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RIZ Münsingen (Regionales Informatik-Rechenzentrum)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2008Regional IT computing center serving 14 municipalities with over 300 workstations. Since 2008, Bolligen has partnered with RIZ Münsingen for IT infrastructure and services, enabling shared resources and reduced costs.
• Spitex BantigercoreOthersHome care and health services provider operating in Bolligen. Services include nursing care, household assistance, health counseling, meal services, medical equipment lending, and foot care. Available daily from 07:00 to 22:00. Located at Rüedimatte 2.
• KornhausbibliothekenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Kornhausbibliotheken provides preferential borrowing conditions for Bolligen residents at library locations including Ittigen. Residents receive discounted access to adult library services.
• eUmzug SwitzerlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational e-government platform enabling residents to complete registration, moving, and departure procedures digitally. Supported by Bolligen for inter-cantonal and international moves within Switzerland.
• eBau (Electronic Building Permits)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanton Bern's electronic building permit system. Mandatory since March 1, 2022 for all building applications in Canton Bern. Bolligen uses this platform for all building permit submissions.
• KulturLegiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidized culture card program for residents at or below subsistence level. Provides discounts on cultural, sports, educational, and health offerings. Bolligen joined as of January 1, 2024, paying annual membership fee. Valid for families receiving social assistance or health insurance premium reductions.
• Zivilschutzorganisation Bantiger (ZSO Bantiger)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil protection organization covering Bolligen and 7 other municipalities (Allmendingen, Bäriswil, Ittigen, Krauchthal, Muri, Ostermundigen, Stettlen). Since June 1, 2006, Bolligen is part of this regional civil protection organization with headquarters at Regionalen Kompetenzzentrum Bevölkerungsschutz, Ostermundigen.
• Schutz und Rettung Bern (Fire Department Integration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBolligen fire department became part of Schutz und Rettung Bern as of January 1, 2021. While integrated into the city fire service, Bolligen maintains company autonomy with its own fire station, responding primarily to its own municipal area while supporting city operations.
• ARA WorblentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wastewater treatment plant serving Bolligen and surrounding municipalities. Wastewater is channeled through the main collection system to the ARA Worblental for treatment, demonstrating regional cooperation in environmental infrastructure.
• PubliBikeminorOthersTwo new PubliBike bicycle sharing stations introduced in Bolligen as of July 2026, promoting sustainable mobility and providing residents with alternative transportation options.
• Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn (RBS)minorOthersRegional railway operator serving the area including connections to Worblaufen. Contact for public transportation information, schedules, and tickets.
• KESB Mittelland Nord (Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzbehörde)coreOthersRegional child and adult protection authority serving Bolligen since January 1, 2013, when new adult protection law came into effect. Located in Fraubrunnen, responsible for protective measures and guardianship.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Einwohnergemeinde Stettlen: Small Bern-Mittelland municipality also part of ZSO Bantiger, with a similar full-service municipal mandate and comparable administrative scale to Bolligen.
• Einwohnergemeinde Ittigen: Adjacent Bern-Mittelland municipality participating in the same ZSO Bantiger civil protection cluster and regional library cooperation (Kornhausbibliotheken), offering a directly comparable municipal service portfolio to Bolligen residents.
• Einwohnergemeinde Muri bei Bern: Bern-Mittelland municipality within the ZSO Bantiger catchment with similar population scale and full-mandate service profile, providing a directly comparable reference point for fiscal and operational performance.
• Einwohnergemeinde Krauchthal: Smaller rural municipality within ZSO Bantiger offering a comparable but lower-scale municipal operating model — useful for benchmarking the cost floor of full municipal service delivery.
• Einwohnergemeinde Ostermundigen: Neighboring Bern-Mittelland municipality of comparable profile, sharing the ZSO Bantiger civil protection organization and regional IT/transport partnerships with Bolligen; the closest operational peer in population scale and service mix.

Others

• RIZ Münsingen (Regionales Informatik-Rechenzentrum): Regional IT computing center serving 14 municipalities including Bolligen with shared infrastructure; an enabling/ecosystem provider rather than a competitor, but central to Bolligen's digital service delivery model.
• Talus Informatik AG: IT services vendor operating Bolligen's municipal website, Talus Online-Reservationssystem, and eTodesfall funeral booking platform; an ecosystem technology provider relevant to Bolligen's digital service stack.

Broad incumbents

• Einwohnergemeinde Köniz: Largest municipality in the Bern-Mittelland agglomeration; operates a much broader service portfolio and serves as a benchmark for what scaled-up regional municipal administration looks like relative to Bolligen's smaller structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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