DuMont Reiseverlag GmbH & C.o KG

What DuMont Reiseverlag GmbH & C.o KG does

DuMont Reiseverlag GmbH & C.o KG, trading as DUMONT Reise, is a German travel publishing house headquartered in Ostfildern that operates as a publishing brand within the MAIRDUMONT media group. Its core activity is producing print and digital (PDF and EPUB) travel guides, travel literature, and photo and gift books under a portfolio of named series — including DUMONT Reise-Taschenbuch, DUMONT Reise-Handbuch, DUMONT direkt, DUMONT Bildatlas, DUMONT Bildband, DUMONT Kunst-Reiseführer, DUMONT Eskapaden, DUMONT Radelzeit, DUMONT Wanderzeit, DUMONT Reiseabenteuer, DUMONT Welt – Menschen – Reisen, DUMONTs Unnützes Reisewissen, DUMONT #genausoschön, DUMONT Geschenkbuch, and the Stefan Loose Reiseführer line. Content is produced through a network of approximately 256 destination-specialist authors and covers destinations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania.

The business monetises through one-time perpetual-licence unit sales priced between roughly €11.50 and €29.95 depending on series and format, with eBook editions typically priced below the corresponding physical titles. Distribution is multi-channel: direct-to-consumer via the dumontreise.de e-commerce storefront, Amazon (including an Amazon Associates affiliate arrangement), Thalia and other German brick-and-mortar bookstores, and various online book retailers. Marketing is built around an owned content platform (the DUMONT Magazin at dumontreise.de/magazin) plus organic social presence on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok, with an email newsletter for product updates.

The target customer base is exclusively consumer-facing, segmented into individual travellers, active outdoor enthusiasts, and gift/coffee-table book buyers, with no disclosed B2B or institutional customers. The company operates with a small internal headcount of approximately 10 employees, relying on its parent MAIRDUMONT for corporate functions and on its contracted author network for editorial production. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no proprietary technology platform, no API integrations, and no mobile application; the business is structured as a traditional print-and-digital publishing franchise rather than a technology business.

Name

DuMont Reiseverlag GmbH & C.o KG

Legal name

DuMont Reiseverlag GmbH & C.o KG

Website

https://dumontreise.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DUMONT Reise is a German travel publisher, part of the MAIRDUMONT group, producing print and eBook travel guides, travel literature, and photo books across 15+ named series for individual travellers, active outdoor enthusiasts, and gift buyers in the DACH market and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Guide Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifestyle, Travel & Leisure Books Publishing (MPAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Travel guide publishing
• Travel literature
• Photo books
• Travel guidebooks
• Book publishing

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Travel Guide Sales: Sales of printed travel guide books including DUMONT Reise-Taschenbuch, DUMONT Reise-Handbuch, DUMONT direkt, and Bildatlas series. Also includes digital eBook versions (PDF, EPUB formats) sold alongside physical copies.
2. Travel Literature Sales: Sales of travel literature including DUMONT Reiseabenteuer, DUMONT Welt - Menschen - Reisen, and DUMONTs Unnützes Reisewissen series.
3. Inspirational Content: Sales of picture books (Bildbände), atlases, gift books (Geschenkbücher), and coloring books for travel enthusiasts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DuMont Reiseverlag is a traditional German travel publishing house that produces and sells printed travel guidebooks (handbooks, pocket guides, city guides, activity guides), travel literature, photo books, atlases, and gift books in German language. The company also distributes eBook (PDF, EPUB) versions of its titles. Content is authored by a network of approximately 256 destination experts and sold directly to consumers via its own website and through retailers such as Amazon and Thalia.

Product overview

DuMont Reiseverlag is a traditional travel guide and travel literature publisher with a comprehensive portfolio of branded product series. The core offerings include multiple travel guide formats: compact pocket guides (DUMONT Reise-Taschenbuch), comprehensive handbooks (DUMONT Reise-Handbuch), city-focused direct guides (DUMONT direkt), and art-focused guides (DUMONT Kunst-Reiseführer). Active travel content is served through DUMONT Eskapaden (mini-escape guides), DUMONT Radelzeit (cycling tours), and DUMONT Wanderzeit (hiking guides). The literary travel section features DUMONT Reiseabenteuer (adventure narratives), DUMONT Welt - Menschen - Reisen (life stories), and DUMONTs Unnützes Reisewissen (travel trivia). Visual inspiration products include DUMONT Bildatlas (visual atlases), DUMONT Bildband (photo books), and DUMONT Weltatlas (world atlas). The company also publishes Stefan Loose Reiseführer for independent travelers, DUMONT #genausoschön for domestic German destinations, and DUMONT Geschenkbuch for gift occasions. Digital content is delivered through the DUMONT Magazin platform featuring reports, recommendations, and product news. The company has approximately 256 authors and publishes titles covering destinations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DUMONT Reise-Taschenbuch Reiseführer: Travel guide series featuring personal, authentic recommendations for finding individual favorite places.
• DUMONT Reise-Handbuch Reiseführer
• DUMONT direkt Reiseführer
• DUMONT Eskapaden
• DUMONT Radelzeit
• DUMONT Wanderzeit
• DUMONT Bildband
• DUMONT Bildatlas
• DUMONT Weltatlas
• DUMONT Geschenkbuch
• DUMONT Reiseabenteuer
• DUMONT Welt - Menschen - Reisen
• DUMONTs Unnützes Reisewissen
• DUMONT #genausoschön
• DUMONT Kunst-Reiseführer
• Stefan Loose Reiseführer

Products and services

• DUMONT Reise-Taschenbuch Reiseführer Compact travel guide book series combining journalistic background information with inspiring routes and personal recommendations for exploring cities, islands, and regions. Targeted at individual travelers seeking authentic, in-the-know destination guidance.
• DUMONT Reise-Handbuch Reiseführer Comprehensive travel handbook book series providing in-depth cultural and destination exploration with current trends and detailed background knowledge. Targeted at travelers seeking comprehensive, well-researched country and regional guides.
• DUMONT direkt Reiseführer Compact city travel guide book series for discovering urban destinations, experiencing local rhythms, and getting to know the personality of cities. Targeted at city-trip travelers.
• DUMONT Bildatlas Visual atlas book series with photographic and informative content that lets readers immerse themselves in destinations before traveling. Targeted at travel enthusiasts seeking visual inspiration and background information.
• DUMONT Kunst-Reiseführer Art-focused travel guide book series exploring major art and cultural treasures, timeless masterpieces, and art history. Targeted at art and culture travelers.
• DUMONT #genausoschön Destination-alternative travel guide book series highlighting beautiful places close to home in Germany. Targeted at German travelers seeking nearby alternatives to well-known destinations.
• Stefan Loose Reiseführer Independent travel guide book series for backpackers and self-directed travelers who want to explore destinations on their own terms. Targeted at independent, individual travelers.
• DUMONT Eskapaden Active escape guide book series offering 52 varied excursions and mini-vacations for Germany's most popular regions and selected European destinations, featuring hiking, cycling, paddling, and nature activities. Targeted at active travelers seeking weekend getaways.
• DUMONT Radelzeit Relaxed cycling tour guide book series featuring diverse routes through Germany's most beautiful regions. Targeted at leisure cyclists seeking scenic tour recommendations.
• DUMONT Wanderzeit Hiking guide book series for leisurely nature discovery step by step. Targeted at hikers and walking enthusiasts.
• DUMONT Reiseabenteuer Adventure travel literature book series providing authentic narrative accounts of encounters with people and places around the world. Targeted at readers of immersive travel literature.
• DUMONT Welt - Menschen - Reisen Travel literature book series featuring extraordinary characters and compelling life stories from around the world. Targeted at readers seeking personal narrative-driven travel accounts.
• DUMONTs Unnützes Reisewissen Trivial travel knowledge book series presenting entertaining and unusual facts about destinations in a humorous format. Targeted at trivia-loving travel enthusiasts.
• DUMONT Bildband Large-format photo book series showcasing destinations through images and inspiring perspectives. Targeted at coffee-table book buyers and armchair travelers.
• DUMONT Weltatlas World atlas book series for dreaming about destinations and experiencing the magic of travel. Targeted at home library and reference buyers.
• DUMONT Geschenkbuch Gift book series including travel-themed coloring books (e.g., "Ausmalbuch nach Zahlen"). Targeted at gift purchasers and creative travelers.
• DUMONT Magazin Online editorial platform featuring travel reports, destination features, recommendations, and product news for travel enthusiasts. Targeted at the DUMONT Reise audience as a content-marketing channel.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lonely Planet: World-leading travel guide publisher producing printed and digital travel guides for global destinations. Direct competitor to DUMONT Reise in the travel guidebook category, though operating primarily in English with broader international reach.
• Rough Guides: Established travel guidebook publisher offering comprehensive destination guides, phrasebooks, and travel literature. Direct peer in the printed and digital travel guide category with similar product structure (pocket guides, handbooks, inspiration titles).
• Baedeker: Iconic German travel guide publisher also part of the MAIRDUMONT group. Closest direct peer and in some sense a sister brand — competes with DUMONT Reise in the German travel-guide market with a heritage positioning similar to DUMONT's 'Traditionsverlag' image.
• Marco Polo Travel: German travel guide publisher offering pocket guides, handbooks, and travel apps for European and worldwide destinations. Direct competitor to DUMONT Reise in the German-language travel guide market with overlapping product formats.
• ADAC Reisebüro / ADAC Reiseführer: ADAC's travel publishing arm produces travel guides and travel content in the German market. Direct peer with strong brand recognition among German travelers and overlapping product category with DUMONT Reise.
• Polyglott: German travel guide publisher with a long heritage, offering city and country guides in the DACH market. Competes directly with DUMONT Reise in the German-language travel guidebook category with similar product positioning.
• Fodor's Travel: Established American travel guide publisher producing destination guides and travel content. Direct peer in the travel guidebook publishing category with similar editorial-driven content approach, though operating primarily in English.
• Frommer's: Long-established travel guidebook brand covering worldwide destinations. Direct peer in the printed travel guide category with comparable product structure (comprehensive guides, pocket guides) though primarily English-language.

Emerging players

• Bradt Travel Guides: Independent UK-based travel guide publisher known for off-the-beaten-path destinations. Comparable product category to DUMONT Reise (printed travel guides) with a more niche, depth-focused editorial positioning aligned with DUMONT's authentic-travel ethos.

Broad incumbents

• National Geographic Books: Publishes travel atlases, photography books, and destination guides under the National Geographic brand. Comparable to DUMONT Reise's DUMONT Bildatlas, DUMONT Bildband, and DUMONT Weltatlas product lines, though operating at much larger scale and in English.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dumont.reise
• Instagraminstagram.com/dumontreise
• Pinterestpinterest.de/dumontreise
• TikToktiktok.com/@dumontreise

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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