Stadt Eberbach

What Stadt Eberbach does

Stadt Eberbach is a municipal government entity (Stadtgemeinde) located in the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, founded in 1227 as a Stauferstadt. It serves approximately 15,000+ residents across its core city and five districts — Brombach, Friedrichsdorf, Lindach, Rockenau, and Pleutersbach — through its city administration, a wholly-owned municipal utility subsidiary (Stadtwerke Eberbach GmbH), and a wholly-owned hospital (GRN-Klinik Eberbach). The municipality delivers the full range of statutory local government services, including administrative functions, education infrastructure covering kindergarten through Gymnasium, waste management coordination, and local taxation, alongside tourism and cultural offerings positioned within the Deutsche Fachwerkstraße and Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald alliances.

Its digital infrastructure centers on a centralized e-government portal built on the Komm.ONE content management system, supplemented by public WiFi at multiple locations, the Zeigmal sightseeing app, the Eber-Ticket-Shop online ticketing platform, and the FREIRÄUME coworking initiative. Mobility services include E-Bike rental, carsharing via stadtmobil Rhein-Neckar (electric Renault Zoe vehicles at two stations), the Eber-Bus community shuttle donated by Volksbank Neckartal-Stiftung, and EV charging infrastructure operated by Stadtwerke Eberbach GmbH. The city is a founding member of the Zweckverband High-Speed-Netz Rhein-Neckar (fibernet.rn) inter-municipal association for fiber optic deployment and holds membership in the Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar economic network.

Stadt Eberbach is funded primarily through tax revenue, state transfers, and user fees rather than commercial revenue generation. Disclosed fee-based revenue streams include E-Bike rental (€25 first day, €15 subsequent days), carsharing (from €2.40/hour), and Eber-Bus rental (€10/day plus €0.10/km). The municipality is committed to climate neutrality by 2035 under the European Energy Award framework and participates in the Klimaschutzpakt with the state of Baden-Württemberg. Leadership comprises Mayor Peter Reichert and Wolfgang Kressel as Geschäftsführer of Stadtwerke Eberbach GmbH. The TOP SECRET project was recognized as a Best-Practice-Projekt in 2009.

Name

Stadt Eberbach

Legal name

Stadt Eberbach

Website

https://eberbach.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stadt Eberbach is a municipal government entity in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 15,000 residents across its core city and five districts. It delivers administrative services, digital infrastructure, mobility solutions, tourism offerings, and operates municipal utility and hospital subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (92111), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Other General Government Support (92119)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAF

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAB

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIALAL

Parking & Curbside Management Authorities (Municipal Parking, Permits, Loading Zones)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Citizen administration
• Public utilities
• Municipal mobility services
• Tourism and culture

Headquarters

HQ city

Eberbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stadt Eberbach is a municipal government (Stadtgemeinde) in the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, delivering statutory administrative and public services to residents and visitors. Its core functions include citizen administration (Standesamt, Bürgerservice), public infrastructure, tourism and culture, local mobility (carsharing, e-charging), and the operation of municipal subsidiaries — Stadtwerke Eberbach GmbH (utilities) and GRN-Klinik Eberbach (hospital).

Product overview

Stadt Eberbach operates a comprehensive municipal digital platform serving as the official web presence of the Stauferstadt Eberbach in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The city's digital offering is built around a central website powered by Komm.ONE content management system, providing citizens access to administrative services, civic information, and community programs. The product portfolio includes both digital services (FREIRÄUME coworking spaces, Eber-Ticket-Shop, Zeigmal App, public WiFi) and physical mobility services (E-Bike rental, carsharing via stadtmobil, Eber-Bus community shuttle, e-mobility charging infrastructure). Community engagement is supported through initiatives like TOP SECRET legal advice for youth, the city library system, and various citizen services including Bürgerbüro and online appointment booking. The city also maintains tourism infrastructure including the Stadthalle event venue, camping facilities, and hiking/cycling routes along the Neckar valley.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Citizens' Services / Bürgerservice Administrative services delivered to residents via the town's Bürgerservice portal and counters — including registration (Anmeldung), civil status (Standesamt) records, and other council services.
• Stadtwerke Eberbach GmbH (Municipal Utilities) Wholly owned subsidiary of Stadt Eberbach providing electricity, gas, water, telecommunications partnerships (NetCom BW, BBV), carsharing, and EV charging to local customers.
• GRN-Klinik Eberbach Local hospital operating as part of the GRN (Gesundheitszentren Rhein-Neckar) network, providing inpatient and outpatient healthcare to the city and surrounding region.
• Wohlfühlhotel Mockbach City-owned hotel offering accommodation and wellness services to tourists and visitors.
• Carsharing & E-Mobility (Stadtwerke) Local carsharing fleet and EV charging network operated by the municipal utility, providing public-transport alternatives for residents and visitors.
• Tourism & Cultural Programs Tourist information, events, cultural programming (including the municipal gallery / Naturparkzentrum), and visitor services delivered in partnership with local organizations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• stadtmobil Rhein-NeckarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2023Carsharing service operated by stadtmobil in Eberbach with two stations (Bahnhof and Leopoldsplatz) offering electric Renault Zoe vehicles. Service ordered by Stadtwerke Eberbach and supported by the municipality.
• Zweckverband High-Speed-Netz Rhein-Neckar (fibernet.rn)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2014The city is a founding member since 29.11.2014, working with 54 other members (municipalities and district) to achieve full fiber optic coverage in the Rhein-Neckar district area.
• Naturpark Neckartal-OdenwaldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional nature park partnership for tourism promotion and outdoor activities.
• Die romantischen VierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with four romantic destination cities for regional tourism marketing.
• Deutsche FachwerkstraßeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in German Timber-Frame Road tourism route.
• Metropolregion Rhein-NeckarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional metropolitan area partnership for economic development and infrastructure.
• Rhein-Neckar-KreiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-level partnership for shared services, Pflegestützpunkt, and coordinated municipal services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stadt Mosbach: Mosbach is a small Baden-Württemberg municipality in the Neckar-Odenwald region with a similar population scale, comparable mix of citizen services, tourism focus (historic old town, cycling/hiking), and embedded municipal utilities. Highly comparable in demographic and economic profile.
• Stadt Neckargemünd: Neckargemünd is a neighboring small municipality in the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis that already collaborates with Eberbach via the Volkshochschule Eberbach-Neckargemünd. It offers a directly comparable municipal service profile and shares the same regional governance context.
• Stadt Weinheim: Weinheim is a comparably sized German municipality in the Rhein-Neckar region of Baden-Württemberg offering the same full-stack municipal services portfolio (citizen services, schools, utilities via Stadtwerke, tourism, cultural programming). Closely matched in geography, regulatory environment, and citizen offerings.
• Stadt Buchen: Buchen is a small municipality in the Odenwald region of Baden-Württemberg sharing Eberbach's rural Neckar/Odenwald setting. It operates an analogous municipal service set, sports/community infrastructure, and tourism positioning around the Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald.
• Stadt Sinsheim: Sinsheim is a similarly sized municipality in Baden-Württemberg with a comparable service portfolio including e-mobility initiatives, tourism attractions, and a municipal utilities subsidiary. Closely matches Eberbach in service breadth and demographic scale.
• Stadt Walldorf: Walldorf is a similarly sized Rhein-Neckar municipality known for corporate headquarters and a strong economic base. It serves as a useful comparison point for how small municipalities in the same district balance commercial tax base with citizen services and digital infrastructure.
• Stadt Schwetzingen: Schwetzingen is a small Rhein-Neckar-Kreis municipality with a comparable population base and similar portfolio of citizen services, cultural/tourism programming (Schlossgarten), and partnership-based mobility services.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Mannheim: Mannheim is a major metropolitan anchor of the Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar and a broader-incumbent peer. Its municipal service stack, climate agenda, and economic-development partnerships set the regional standard that smaller municipalities like Eberbach operate within.
• Stadt Heidelberg: Heidelberg is the dominant larger city in the same Rhein-Neckar-Kreis region. While far larger, it provides an established benchmark for the same service domains (citizen services, university town tourism, climate programs, municipal utilities via Stadtwerke Heidelberg) and shapes regional policy and funding Eberbach depends on.
• Stadtwerke Heidelberg GmbH: Stadtwerke Heidelberg is a comparable municipal utility (electricity, gas, water, mobility) that mirrors the scope of Stadtwerke Eberbach GmbH. It provides a scaled benchmark for the energy, broadband, and e-mobility services that Eberbach's wholly-owned utility subsidiary delivers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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