What Durbach does

Durbach is a German municipality (Gemeinde Durbach) located in the Ortenau district of Baden-Württemberg, positioned in the northern Black Forest along the Badische Weinstraße (Baden Wine Route) and adjacent to the Schwarzwald National Park. It operates as a destination marketing and tourism services organization, promoting wine tourism, hiking, gastronomy, and wellness experiences to domestic and international leisure visitors. The municipality is publicly administered and is not a commercial enterprise; its tourism function is embedded within the broader municipal government structure and serves visitors rather than shareholders.

Its core tourism product includes a Tourist-Information office providing guest services and merchandise sales, three certified premium Genießerpfade hiking trails, signature events such as the Durbacher Weinfest, wine tasting experiences operated in collaboration with the Durbacher Winzergenossenschaft winemakers' cooperative, and cultural offerings including the Ortenauhaus exhibit at the Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof. Distribution runs through an online booking platform (buchen.durbach.de), the Konus-Gästekarte free-transit network, the Weinparadies Ortenau cooperative, and partner hotels such as Hotel Ritter, which joined the Nationalpark Schwarzwald partner network in 2024.

The business model is funded through a combination of municipal allocations and tourism-related revenues, including Kurtaxe (guest taxes), event and attraction admissions, shop sales at the Tourist-Information office, and partnership contributions from affiliated hotels and wineries. Approximately six staff are dedicated to tourism operations within the wider municipal apparatus, and the entity is not engaged in fundraising, M&A, or capital markets activity.

Name

Durbach

Legal name

Gemeinde Durbach

Website

https://durbach.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Durbach is a German municipality operating destination marketing for its wine and hiking tourism in the Black Forest, serving leisure visitors through its Tourist-Information office, online booking, Genießerpfade trails, wine events, and regional partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Tourism and Destination Marketing

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Wine tourism
• Destination marketing
• Hiking trails
• Municipal tourism services
• Cultural heritage tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Durbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tourism Services and Municipal Operations: Durbach is a municipality that generates revenue through tourism-related services including guest taxes (Kurtaxe), event revenues, attraction admissions, and shop sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Durbach is a German wine municipality that operates a destination tourism platform built around the Tourist-Information Durbach, three premium-certified hiking trails (Durbacher Genießerpfade), organized wine tasting experiences (Durbacher Wein-Genuss-Proben), and signature events such as the Durbacher Weinfest. It promotes and packages local wineries, accommodations, gastronomy, and wellness offerings into a unified visitor experience for travelers seeking authentic Black Forest wine country tourism.

Product overview

Durbach is a wine and tourism destination municipality in Germany's Black Forest (Schwarzwald), positioned as 'Deutschlands Weinort Nr. 1' (Germany's #1 wine town). The destination offers a unified tourism experience centered on wine culture and scenic outdoor recreation. Core offerings include the Tourist-Information office, three premium certified hiking trails (Durbacher Genießerpfade), organized wine tasting sessions (Durbacher Wein-Genuss-Proben), a curated gastronomy directory, and signature events like the annual Durbacher Weinfest. Experiential add-ons such as the Rollende Weinprobe (mobile wine tasting by bollerwagen) and Wein.Käse.Plauderei (wine and cheese pairing) extend the portfolio. Cultural heritage is showcased through the Ortenauhaus exhibit at the Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum. The destination integrates local wineries, vineyards, restaurants, and accommodations into a cohesive visitor journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Durbacher Genießerpfade: Premium hiking trails including Durbacher Weinpanorama (15.3 km), Durbacher Weitblick (11.1 km), and Gebirger Höfe-Weg (10.4 km), awarded the German Hiking Seal for Premium Trails
• Durbacher Weinfest
• Wein- und Heimatmuseum
• Durbacher NachLESE

Products and services

• Tourist-Information Durbach Central tourism office providing visitor information, maps, event tickets, and promotional materials for the Durbach wine region. Located at Tal 36, 77770 Durbach, it serves as the walk-in hub for travelers and offers personalized recommendations and on-site bookings.
• Durbacher Genießerpfade Three premium hiking trails (Durbacher Weinpanorama, Durbacher Weitblick, Gebirger Höfe-Weg) certified by the German Walking Institute as 'Premiumwege' for scenic wine-country walking experiences. Awarded the Deutsches Wandersiegel for Premium Trails in 2024.
• Durbacher Wein-Genuss-Proben Guided wine tasting sessions offered daily Monday-Friday, showcasing the variety of Durbach wines to visitors. Available from April onward, these structured tasting experiences introduce travelers to local vintages and producers.
• Durbach Gastronomy Directory Directory and promotion of restaurants, wine taverns, cafes, and culinary establishments throughout Durbach, ranging from rustic wine taverns (Vesperstuben) to fine dining venues.
• Durbacher Weinfest Annual wine festival held in June at the Festplatz, featuring local wineries, wine tastings, and regional gastronomy — the signature event of Durbach and a centerpiece of its wine tourism calendar.
• Rollende Weinprobe Mobile wine tasting experience operated by Durbach Adventures in collaboration with the Durbacher Winzergenossenschaft. A 9km self-guided tour through vineyards with a Bollerwagen, six wine tastings, welcome sparkling wine, water, and loan glass. Pricing ranges from €24-25 per person depending on group size.
• Wein.Käse.Plauderei Wine and cheese tasting experience combining traditional cheese varieties from different countries with complementary Durbach wines, offered as a curated culinary pairing experience.
• Wohnmobilstellplatz Durbach Festplatz Motorhome pitches at the Durbach Festplatz priced at €11 per night, including access to utility stations and Konus-Gästekarte with local bus/train use and attraction discounts.
• Natur Camping Hölzleberg Camping facility priced at €25 for 2 persons (additional persons €5 each), with electricity €0.50/kWh, firewood €7, and pool access at €5/day.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum VogtsbauernhofminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2023The Ortenauhaus, a 250-year-old Fachwerkhaus from Durbach, was moved to the Black Forest Open-Air Museum (Vogtsbauernhof) representing the Ortenau wine region in the museum.
• Durbacher WinzergenossenschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Collaboration for the 'Rollende Weinprobe' (Rolling Wine Tasting) experience. Durbach Adventures provides the Bollerwagen tours through vineyards featuring wines from the Durbach Winzergenossenschaft.
• Nationalpark SchwarzwaldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDurbach is part of the Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald (Black Forest National Park region), promoting nature-based tourism and sustainable tourism development. The partnership provides access to Nationalpark events, partner business network, and joint marketing of the region.
• Tourismus Baden-WürttembergcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism marketing organization for the state of Baden-Württemberg, providing marketing support, visitor referrals, and platform integration for Durbach as a destination.
• Badische WeinstraßecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDurbach is a featured wine destination along the Baden Wine Route, a 160km scenic route connecting wine regions and attractions between Murg and Kinzig rivers.
• Schwarzwald Tourismus KinzigtalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism organization for the Kinzigtal area, coordinating cross-promotion of attractions and managing joint marketing initiatives including SchwarzwaldCard.
• Weinparadies OrtenaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWine tourism association representing 50+ wine businesses in the Ortenau region from Gernsbach/Baden-Baden to Gengenbach/Diersburg. Joint marketing and wine tourism experiences.
• Porsche Zentrum OffenburgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Porsche vehicle rentals at Hotel Ritter Durbach. Guests can rent Porsche vehicles including Porsche 718 Boxster GTS for scenic drives through the Black Forest.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Mosellandtouristik: Regional tourism DMO for the Mosel wine region — thematically identical product (wine tourism + hiking + events) but operating in a different German geography (Mosel vs. Schwarzwald/Ortenau).

Direct peers

• Weinparadies Ortenau: Regional wine tourism association covering 50+ Ortenau wineries including Durbach — directly comparable as a wine-route DMO bundling multiple municipalities, events, and cooperative wine marketing.
• Volkach: Franconian wine town along the Main river operating tourism services around wine festivals, vineyard cycling, and wine tastings — comparable municipal DMO structure and wine-tourism-led product mix to Durbach.
• Neustadt an der Weinstraße: Headline town of the Deutsche Weinstraße with extensive wine festival programming, hiking, and Hambacher Schloss — directly comparable German wine tourism municipality anchored on a wine route.
• Bernkastel-Kues: Mosel wine tourism municipality marketing itself as a leading German wine destination with hiking, wine festivals, and Mosel wine route integration — directly comparable as a German Weintourismus destination of similar scale and municipal-DMO structure.
• Meersburg: Bodensee wine town operating as a destination DMO combining vineyards, castle tourism, and lake-based outdoor recreation — comparable municipal DMO with wine + outdoor product mix in southern Germany.
• Bad Dürkheim: Pfalz wine town famous for the Wurstmarkt and the Deutsche Weinstraße — analogous municipal destination combining wine tourism, hiking, wellness, and large signature events similar to Durbach's Weinfest and Genießerpfade.
• Radebeul: Sächsische Weinstraße wine town near Dresden offering wine tours, hiking, and heritage tourism — analogous German municipal DMO built around a regional wine route identity.

Broad incumbents

• Schwarzwald Tourismus: Regional Black Forest tourism marketing organization operating the SchwarzwaldCard — broader incumbent covering the entire Schwarzwald region including Durbach, comparable as a regional DMO partner and platform.
• Tourismus Baden-Württemberg: State-level DMO for Baden-Württemberg — broader incumbent that markets the entire region including Durbach, providing platform reach and policy support but not specializing in a single wine town.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/weindorf.durbach
• Instagraminstagram.com/weinparadies_durbach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/durbach

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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