Gemeinde Erlenbach

What Gemeinde Erlenbach does

Gemeinde Erlenbach is a public-law municipal corporation (commune) in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, situated on the Gold Coast (Goldküste) of Lake Zurich. It provides comprehensive local government services to its residents, including municipal administration (Online-Schalter), primary and secondary education (Schule Erlenbach with Musikschule and Gemeindebibliothek), eldercare (Alterszentrum Gehren operated by Senevita AG, Spitex Zürichsee home care), youth and family services (Jugendlokal JULO, Familienzentrum Flüügepilz, Kinderbetreuung), cultural and recreational infrastructure (Kulturtreff, Sportanlagen Allmendli, Strandbäder), and venue rentals (Erlengut, Turmgut, Erlebacherhus Valbella). The municipality also publishes the Dorfbott community newsletter, maintains a local business directory (Gewerbeverzeichnis), and supports local trade through the Gewerbeverein.

The municipality's business model is fundamentally tax-funded: it operates as a public administration under Swiss municipal law, deriving its operating budget from municipal taxes (property and income), cantonal contributions, and modest fees for selected services such as childcare. There is no commercial revenue model, no stock listing, and no traditional funding rounds. Core delivery is executed through a small core administrative team supplemented by strategic outsourcing — notably Senevita AG for senior care operations and Spitex Zürichsee for home nursing — and supported by a network of physical municipal infrastructure. Digital service delivery is channeled through the official website (erlenbach.ch) and an online portal for forms, tax payment slips, and building applications.

Governance is exercised through democratic processes including the Gemeindeversammlung (municipal assembly) and ballot votes, with an elected Gemeinderat (municipal council) providing executive leadership. As of June 30, 2026, a new municipal council commenced its term, with key administrative positions subsequently filled on July 8, 2026. The municipality is differentiated from neighboring communes by its premium location on Lake Zurich, intact village character, and active community life anchored by local clubs and associations.

Name

Gemeinde Erlenbach

Legal name

Gemeinde Erlenbach

Website

https://erlenbach.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gemeinde Erlenbach is a Swiss municipal government in Canton Zurich on Lake Zurich's Gold Coast, providing public services including education, eldercare, youth programs, and cultural facilities to its residents, funded primarily by taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (92114), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Other General Government Support (92119)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public administration
• Local government
• Civil services
• Community governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlenbach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gemeinde Erlenbach delivers municipal public administration and community services to its residents and local businesses, including online citizen services (Online-Schalter), tax payment administration, building applications, schooling (kindergarten through secondary), music school, library, sports facilities, beach facilities on Lake Zurich, family and youth services, senior care, cultural venues, and venue rentals. The municipality operates as a single-entity public administration rather than a product company.

Product overview

Gemeinde Erlenbach operates as a municipal government offering a unified citizen services platform accessible via its website. The core offering is the Online-Schalter (online service portal) enabling residents to request forms, pay taxes, and submit building applications. Supporting municipal services include school administration (Schule Erlenbach with Musikschule and Bibliothek), senior care (Alterszentrum Gehren), youth and family services (Jugendlokal JULO, Familienzentrum Flüügepilz), cultural and sports facilities (Sportanlagen Allmendli, Strandbäder, Kulturtreff), and venue rentals (Erlengut, Turmgut, Lokalitäten). Community communication is delivered via the Dorfbott newsletter and local business information through the Gewerbeverzeichnis. The municipality functions as a single-entity public administration rather than a product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online-Schalter Digital citizen services portal enabling residents to order forms, request confirmations, and handle administrative processes such as registration, waste disposal, and building applications.
• Einzahlungsscheine Steuerzahlungen Online service allowing residents to order payment slips for tax payments, delivered by postal mail.
• Baugesuch (Building Applications) Online building application service via the cantonal portal for construction and renovation permits.
• Schule Erlenbach Municipal school system covering kindergarten, primary school, and secondary school, with music school, library, and day structures (Krippe, Schülerclub).
• Musikschule Erlenbach Municipal music school offering individual and group instruction in instruments and voice, plus ensembles.
• Gemeindebibliothek Municipal public library offering books, media, and cultural events to residents.
• Alterszentrum Gehren Senior care center providing residential care and the WiiSTüBLi restaurant for community senior gatherings.
• Sportanlagen Allmendli Municipal sports facilities offering athletic infrastructure for community use.
• Strandbäder Municipal beach facilities on Lake Zurich including Winkel beach with extended opening hours trials.
• Familienzentrum Flüügepilz Family center providing support services for families with children.
• Jugendlokal JULO Youth center providing recreational and social activities for young people.
• Lokalitäten (Municipal Venues) Municipal venues including Erlengut, Turmgut, Erlebacherhus Valbella, and Forsthaus/Waldhütte available for rental and events.
• Gewerbeverzeichnis Local business directory listing commercial enterprises in Erlenbach.
• Besenbeiz Turmgut Seasonal pop-up restaurant at Turmgut during summer school holidays serving food with lake views.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Senevita AG (Alterszentrum Gehren)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenevita AG operates the Alterszentrum Gehren, a care and senior living facility in Erlenbach, on behalf of the municipality. The municipality and Senevita collaborate on elderly care services including the WiiSTÜBLi Gehren restaurant, Stammtisch Altersfragen events, and Spitex+ betreutes Wohnen services.
• Spitex ZürichseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpitex Zürichsee is a home care and nursing service (spitex) provider active in the Erlenbach area, partnering with the municipality to provide home-based eldercare services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Gemeinde Zollikon: Gold Coast neighbor with similar affluent demographic and tax structure. Comparable municipal service delivery including school, library, and recreation facilities.
• Gemeinde Küsnacht: Adjacent Gold Coast municipality on Lake Zurich with similar affluent resident profile, comparable tax base, and overlapping service portfolio (school, eldercare, recreation). Closest demographic and geographic peer.
• Gemeinde Meilen: Neighboring Zurichsee municipality on the Gold Coast with similar resident demographics, comparable municipal service breadth (Schule, Alterszentrum, Strandbäder), and parallel cantonal governance framework.
• Gemeinde Stäfa: Lakeside municipality in Canton Zurich with similar demographic profile and municipal service scope including school, eldercare, and beach facilities. Relevant peer for benchmarking operating cost and service breadth.
• Stadt Adliswil: Nearby Canton Zurich municipality (Sihltal) with similar municipal structure including school, eldercare, and recreation services. Comparable for staff-size and digital-service scaling patterns.
• Gemeinde Thalwil: Adjacent Canton Zurich municipality with comparable size and service portfolio. Operates its own Schul-, Sport-, and Alterszentrum infrastructure under the same cantonal regulatory framework.
• Gemeinde Horgen: Lakeside Canton Zurich municipality of comparable scale operating full municipal service portfolio. Relevant for benchmarking Alterszentrum-style eldercare outsourcing and school capacity planning.
• Gemeinde Herrliberg: Direct neighbor on Lake Zurich's Gold Coast with comparable affluence, scale, and municipal service mix. Operates its own school, recreation, and eldercare portfolio under identical cantonal oversight.
• Gemeinde Männedorf: Neighboring Zurichsee municipality with overlapping municipal service offerings and similar size scale. Useful comparable for facility utilization and infrastructure capex benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Zürich: Cantonal capital and dominant Zurich municipality. Sets policy and operational standards for surrounding municipalities including Erlenbach; relevant as a broad incumbent for service-design and digitalization benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemeinde-erlenbach

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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