Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk e.V

What Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk e.V does

Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk e.V. (BwSW) is a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Bonn, Germany, that provides welfare, financial support, and subsidized travel and leisure services to active-duty and former members of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) and their families. The organization is formally embedded within the Bundeswehr structure (Einbindung in die Bundeswehr), giving it unique institutional access to its core constituency of military personnel, veterans, dependents, and survivors. Its product portfolio centers on a Reiseangebot (travel offerings) system that includes own holiday facilities (BwSW-eigene Ferienanlagen), children and youth camps, programs for people with disabilities, parent-child retreats, senior travel (Reisen 55+), language learning trips, and conference services (Tagungen), as well as access to international destinations through the CLIMS network of European military welfare partners (France, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malta). The charitable 'Aktion Sorgenkinder in Bundeswehrfamilien' program supports disabled children of military personnel, funded via donations and an array of fundraising initiatives (lighthouse calendars, mobile phone collection, dental gold, stamps, braided crosses).

Operationally, BwSW runs a lean central team of 7 employees supported by four regional offices (Bereichsgeschäftsführungen Nord, Ost, Süd, West) and a large volunteer network, with centralized booking, membership, and press functions handled from Bonn. The technology stack is non-proprietary: a TYPO3 website, standard digital booking and membership administration systems, and conventional email/newsletter channels (plus Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). Two related entities extend the structure — the wholly-owned Förderungsgesellschaft des BwSW mbH, which markets commercial partner travel offerings, and the Stiftung Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk foundation, which provides long-term financial backing for the charitable mission. R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG provides legally required insolvency protection under EU Directive 2015/2302 for the package travel business. The leadership is Bernd Krämer (Bundesvorsitzender) and Oberstleutnant Dirk Solzbach (Bundesgeschäftsführer). Revenue is generated through membership dues, travel and leisure bookings (member vs. non-member rates with a ~15% surcharge), donations, and subsidiary commercial activity; no financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk e.V

Legal name

Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk e.V.

Website

https://bundeswehr-sozialwerk.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk e.V. is a Bonn-based nonprofit welfare association embedded in the German Armed Forces structure, providing financial aid, subsidized travel, holiday facilities, and charitable programs for active-duty and former Bundeswehr personnel, veterans, and their families across Germany and partner destinations in Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Welfare Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Military welfare services
• Vacation travel packages
• Social support programs
• Membership association services
• Charitable fundraising programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: The organization operates as a membership-based association (eV). Active and former Bundeswehr personnel and their families pay membership dues to access the full range of social support services and subsidized travel and leisure offerings.
2. Travel and leisure bookings: Revenue is generated through the booking of travel packages, vacations, and leisure trips to BwSW's own holiday facilities and those of its international CLIMS partner network. Pricing includes member rates and non-member rates, with non-members paying a 15% surcharge on certain accommodations.
3. Donations and charitable contributions: The organization relies heavily on donations, particularly for its 'Aktion Sorgenkinder in Bundeswehrfamilien' (Action for Children of Concern in Bundeswehr Families) initiative. Fundraising activities include sale of items such as lighthouse calendars, collected mobile phones, dental gold, clothing, stamps, sleeping coins, and braided crosses.
4. Förderungsgesellschaft des Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk mbH: A subsidiary company (mbH) manages and promotes additional travel offerings from contractual partners of the BwSW, generating revenue through commercial partnerships and travel distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk e.V. is a registered nonprofit welfare association (eingetragener Verein) that provides social, financial, and material assistance to active and former German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) personnel and their families. Its core offerings include a portfolio of subsidized travel and vacation programs at owned holiday facilities (Ferienanlagen) in Germany and through the international CLIMS military welfare partner network across Europe, alongside charitable programs such as the Aktion Sorgenkinder supporting disabled children of military families.

Product overview

Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk e.V. is a social welfare association that operates as a membership-based organization offering travel and recreation services, financial support programs, and charitable initiatives for Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) personnel and their families. The core product portfolio centers on the Reiseangebot (travel offerings) system, which encompasses diverse travel programs including BwSW-eigene Ferienanlagen (own vacation facilities), Kinder- und Jugendfreizeiten (children and youth camps), Freizeiten für Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen (recreation for people with disabilities), Mutter- oder Vater-Kind-Freizeiten (parent-child programs), Reisen 55+ (senior travel), Fremdsprachen lernen (language learning trips), Tagungen (conferences), and Aktiv- und Themenreisen (active themed travel). The organization also provides access to international destinations through CLIMS network partnerships including CLIMS-Gruppenreisen, CLIMS-Individualreisen, and CLIMS-Städtereisen. Complementary services include the charitable Aktion Sorgenkinder program supporting disabled children of military personnel, the Mitgliedermagazin quarterly publication, and various Spendenaktionen (fundraising initiatives). The organization is supported by a Förderungsgesellschaft (promotion company) and maintains Regionalstellen (regional offices) across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aktion Sorgenkinder in Bundeswehrfamilien des BwSW: A donation campaign supporting physically and/or mentally disabled children of Bundeswehr personnel, enabling their participation in special leisure activities.
• BwSW-eigene Ferienanlagen

Products and services

• BwSW-eigene Ferienanlagen (Own Vacation Facilities) Own vacation facilities operated by Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk, including hotels, holiday apartments, mobile homes, and camping sites in Germany and abroad, available to members at preferential rates.
• Kinder- und Jugendfreizeiten (Children and Youth Recreation Programs) Supervised holidays for children and youth within Germany and across Europe, providing recreation and social experiences for young people from military families.
• Freizeiten für Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen (Recreation for People with Disabilities) Special recreation programs designed for people with disabilities, providing accessible travel experiences and supervised care.
• Mutter- oder Vater-Kind-Freizeiten (Parent-Child Recreation Programs) Mother/father and child recreation programs offering family bonding experiences with supervised activities, particularly for single military parents during deployments.
• CLIMS-Gruppenreisen (CLIMS Group Travel) Group travel programs through the CLIMS (International Association of Military Social Work Organizations) network, offering selected group trips to various CLIMS nations across Europe.
• CLIMS-Individualreisen (CLIMS Individual Travel) Individual travel programs through the CLIMS network, providing self-organized vacations across European CLIMS partner nations at preferential rates.
• CLIMS-Städtereisen (CLIMS City Trips) City trip programs offered through CLIMS partners, allowing exploration of European metropolitan areas at preferential rates.
• Reisen 55+ (Senior Travel) Special travel programs designed for seniors aged 55 and above, offering age-appropriate recreation and social activities.
• Fremdsprachen lernen / Sprachreisen (Language Learning Travel) Language learning travel programs, including English and Spanish language courses abroad, combining structured language learning with leisure activities for young travelers.
• Aktiv- und Themenreisen (Active and Themed Travel) Active and themed travel programs offering adventurous experiences including hiking, cycling, and special interest activities.
• Tagungen (Conference and Meeting Services) Conference and meeting services in BwSW hotels offering favorable seminar packages for corporate events.
• Aktion Sorgenkinder in Bundeswehrfamilien (Charitable Program for Children in Need) Charitable program providing support for physically and/or mentally disabled children of Bundeswehr personnel, enabling participation in special recreational activities with medical supervision.
• Spendenaktionen (Fundraising Initiatives) Various fundraising initiatives including lighthouse calendar sales, mobile phone collection, dental and gold collection, clothing exchange, stamp collection, sleep coin action, and braided crosses to support the Aktion Sorgenkinder charitable program.
• Großkonzert der Bundeswehr (Benefit Concert Tickets) Annual benefit concert tickets for the Großkonzert der Bundeswehr, supporting the BwSW charitable mission. Adults €20, reduced (students, disabled, children under 17) €15, plus fees.
• Mitgliedermagazin (Member Magazine) Quarterly member magazine published three times per year plus a special 'Check Yn' edition, providing news, travel offers, and member stories distributed as PDF downloads to all members.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CLIMS (International Association of Social Tourism for Armed Forces)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBwSW is a member of CLIMS, an international association of military welfare and social tourism organizations. Through CLIMS, BwSW offers its members access to holiday facilities and travel programs operated by partner military welfare organizations across Europe, including France, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Malta. The partnership enables cross-border vacation travel at preferential rates and includes joint youth camps and group travel programs. Partner organizations include CLIMS France (IGESA), CLIMS Greece (AF/Navy/Army), CLIMS Spain (Army/Navy/Air Force), and CLIMS Portugal.
• IGESA (CLIMS France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGESA is the French partner organization within the CLIMS network, operating holiday facilities including Résidence Carcans-Océan, Village Club Le Trez-Hir, and Village Club Residence Saint-Georges-de-Didonne. These properties are made available to BwSW members for vacation stays.
• CLIMS Greece (Greek Armed Forces welfare organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek military welfare organizations operating under CLIMS provide access to Resort Rhodos, Resort Zouberi (Athens), Resort Agios Andreas (Athens), Resort Agia Marina (Athens), Resort NA.S.KE. Korfu, and Resort Skotina (Olympos). Properties include Air Force Resort, Navy Resort, and Army Resort facilities across Greece.
• CLIMS Spain - Spanish Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish military welfare organizations provide BwSW members access to multiple properties: Residencia Puerto Pollensa (Mallorca), Residencia Viviendas de Sóller (Mallorca), Residencia Tramontana Puerto de Sóller (Mallorca), Residencia Teniente General Castañón de Mena (Málaga), Residencia La Plana (Castellón), Residencia Cristobal Colon (Barcelona), Residencia Es Forti (Palma de Mallorca), Residencia Puerto Pollensa (Mallorca), and others including military residences in Oeiras (Portugal), Cadiz, and Biarritz.
• Bahn-Sozialwerk (BSW) / StiftungsfamilieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel Lindenbach in Bad Ems is operated by the Bahn-Sozialwerk (BSW), a railway workers' welfare organization. The property is offered through BwSW's partner accommodation network, providing access to spa and wellness facilities in the Bad Ems resort area.
• ErholungsWerk Post Postbank Telekom e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaus Waldhöhe in Braunlage (Harz) is operated by ErholungsWerk Post Postbank Telekom e.V. and offered through BwSW's partner accommodation network. The 40-apartment facility provides family-friendly holiday accommodations in the Harz region.
• BBBank KoblenzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBBBank Koblenz has made repeated donations to the BwSW, including in 2026, supporting the charitable 'Aktion Sorgenkinder' program and general welfare activities.
• Förderungsgesellschaft des Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe wholly-owned subsidiary company (mbH) manages travel offerings from contractual partners, complementing the BwSW's direct offerings. It operates independently to expand the travel program portfolio available to members.
• Stiftung Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk (Bundeswehr-Sozialwerk Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA dedicated foundation (Stiftung) supports the charitable mission of the BwSW, providing long-term financial backing for welfare programs and initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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