Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH

What Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH does

Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH (EGZ) is the municipal economic development, city marketing, and tourism organization for the city of Görlitz, Saxony, Germany, owned by Stadt Görlitz. It operates the Görlitz-Information tourist office, the Görlitz® film tourism brand, the Filmbüro Görlitz (film production support), and channels EU and state subsidies to local businesses. Its service portfolio spans tourism information and merchandising, themed city and film tours (e.g., 'Film ab!', 'Der Star ist die Stadt', 'Brauner Hirsch'), a free multilingual audioguide via the SmartGuide app, accommodation booking (booking.goerlitz.de), and creative-economy support through partner-operated coworking and cultural venues (KoLABORacja, GO BE, Kühlhaus, RABRYKA).

The GmbH's economic development arm administers EFRE-backed grants (up to 40%, capped at €35,000 per project), facilitates commercial land transactions across eight industrial zones (from €13/m²), and coordinates cross-border initiatives with Zgorzelec (Poland) and the wider tri-border region. The Filmbüro, established inside EGZ in February 2021, serves as the single point of contact for film productions, managing a 180+ entry Local Service Database, location scouting, permit coordination, and extras sourcing. Notable productions hosted include The Grand Budapest Hotel, Inglourious Basterds, The Reader, the Wolfsland TV crime series, and Paweł Pawlikowski's 'Vaterland' (Cannes 2026 competition).

Revenue mechanics are hybrid and largely public-funded: direct transaction fees from tourism operations (tours, accommodation commissions, Görlitz® merchandise), professional-services fees from Filmbüro production support and real estate consulting, and recurring public funding (municipal budget, EFRE, MDM, SAB). No proprietary software, APIs, or AI capabilities are part of the offering.

Name

Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH

Legal name

Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH

Website

https://goerlitz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH is the municipal economic development and tourism organization for the City of Görlitz, administering the Görlitz® film tourism brand, the Filmbüro Görlitz film production support office, EU/state business subsidies, and creative-economy coworking and cultural venues across the German-Polish-Czech tri-border region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Economic Development and Tourism Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Travel Agencies (56151)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Leisure & Generalist Retail Travel Agencies (THAKABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Corporate Travel Programs (End-to-End TMC Services) (THAKAMAA), Corporate Travel & Accommodation Coordination (HSACADAL)

Keywords

• Municipal economic development
• Tourism marketing services
• Film location services
• City tour operations
• Business location consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Görlitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tourism Operations: Revenue generated through tourism services including visitor information centers, the Görliwood brand and experiences, accommodation and tour bookings, and merchandise (Görliwood socks, apparel, and souvenirs). Tourism generates 120.6 million euros in gross revenue annually for the broader Görlitz economy.
2. Real Estate and Coworking Services: The organization provides commercial real estate consulting and mediates between property owners and companies seeking space. Coworking spaces (KoLABORacja, GO BE, Atelierhaus at Kühlhaus) are operated by partners with organizational support.
3. Public Funding and Subsidies: The organization administers EU and state-funded economic development programs, including EFRE-backed subsidies for small/micro enterprises (up to 40% non-repayable grant, capped at 35,000 euros per project) and regional growth funding from the Sächsische Aufbaubank.
4. Filmbüro Görlitz Services: The Filmbüro Görlitz, housed within the GmbH, provides location scouting, permit coordination, and production support services to national and international film productions, funded by municipal support and Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH operates as the municipal economic development, city marketing, and tourism organization for the city of Görlitz, Germany. Its core services include the Filmbüro Görlitz one-stop film production support office (location scouting, permits, crew/extras sourcing), the Görliwood® film tourism brand with guided and self-guided tours, the Görlitz-Information tourist information center, accommodation and tour booking services, commercial real estate and Wirtschaftsförderung business advisory, and administration of EU and state-funded investment grants for small and micro enterprises.

Product overview

Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH operates as the municipal economic development and tourism organization for the city of Görlitz, Germany. The organization provides a portfolio of tourism experiences centered around Görliwood® (film tourism), general city tourism services including guided tours and accommodations booking, and creative economy support through coworking spaces (KoLABORacja, GO BE) and cultural venues (Kühlhaus). Business development services support companies and investors, while the Filmbüro Görlitz provides dedicated film production support services. The Sächsische Filmakademie offers professional film industry training. Core offerings are tourism/experience services rather than technology products, with no software, API, or AI capabilities identified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Filmbüro Görlitz: Film office providing location scouting, permits, and production support for film productions in Görlitz
• Görliwood

Products and services

• Filmbüro Görlitz One-stop film production support office providing location scouting, filming permits, coordination with local partners, extras and crew sourcing, and on-the-ground logistics for national and international film and TV productions shooting in Görlitz.
• Görlitz-Information (Tourist Information Center) Municipal tourist information service at Obermarkt 32 offering in-person visitor guidance, booking services, tour and accommodation reservations, and Görliwood merchandise sales for visitors to Görlitz.
• Stadtführungen (Guided City and Film Tours) Guided city tours including themed film-location tours 'Film ab!', 'Der Star ist die Stadt' (guided by former extra Vreni), 'Görliwood-Extra' and the 'Brauner Hirsch' exclusive tour. Flat rate of 150 EUR for groups up to 15; 10 EUR per additional person; max 18 participants; duration ~90 minutes.
• Walk of Görliwood® (Self-guided Audioguide Tour) Free self-guided film location walking tour using the SmartGuide app with 34-36 stations covering film history from 1896 to present, available in German, English, Polish, and Czech, accessible via QR-coded Görliwood® stars placed throughout the city.
• Accommodation and Travel Offerings Booking Platform Online booking platform (booking.goerlitz.de) offering accommodations, city breaks, and themed travel packages including camping/caravan and Gastgeber (host) services for visitors to Görlitz.
• Görliwood® Merchandise Online Shop Online store (onlineshop-goerlitz.de) and physical Görliwood-Information selling Görliwood® branded merchandise including socks, caps, mugs, apparel, souvenirs, and branded coffee.
• Wirtschaftsförderung (Business Location and Investment Advisory) Municipal business development services including site selection assistance across eight commercial/industrial zones, commercial real estate consulting and mediation between property owners and companies, funding consultation (EFRE, SAB, InnoStartBonus), and administrative guidance for companies, investors, and entrepreneurs.
• EU/State-funded Small and Micro Enterprise Investment Grants Administration of EFRE-backed non-repayable subsidies for small and micro enterprises in designated development zones (gründerzeitliche Kernstadt, Brautwiesenbogen). Covers up to 40% of investment costs, capped at 35,000 EUR per project; minimum investment volume 2,500 EUR; must be implemented within one year.
• Görliwood® Brand and Film Location Experience Trademarked (Görliwood®) film tourism brand encompassing location visits, branded merchandise, film history storytelling, and the cross-channel film-tourist experience connecting the city's 4,000+ heritage buildings with film history (120+ productions including Oscar winners).

Quantifiable outcome

• Tourism generates 120.6 million EUR in gross revenue per year for the Görlitz economy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadt GörlitzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe city of Görlitz is the primary institutional sponsor and co-funder of the Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH. It co-finances the Filmbüro Görlitz, provides administrative support, and is represented by Oberbürgermeister Octavian Ursu at key events (e.g., set visit for 'Vaterland').
• SmartGuidecoreTechnology or IntegrationSmartGuide provides the digital platform for the free multi-language Görliwood audioguide (34 stations, 4 languages). The app-based self-guided tour is available globally and drives film tourism engagement via QR-coded Görliwood stars.
• Sächsische Filmakademie GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Görlitz-based vocational training institution co-founded by the Allianz Deutscher Produzenten – Film und Fernsehen e.V., Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz, and Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH. Offers film production coordination courses to develop regional film workforce and counter skilled labor shortages in the industry.
• Stadtverwaltung GörlitzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipal administration of Görlitz provides co-financing and institutional support for the Filmbüro and acts as the licensing authority for film permits. Oberbürgermeister Octavian Ursu participates actively in film production promotion.
• ravir film (Dresden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDresden-based film production company led by Peter Quester, which produced the international promotional trailer 'Your Next Movie Shot in Görlitz' for the Filmbüro and Europastadt GmbH.
• Sächsisches Zentrum für Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft (Kreatives Sachsen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaxony's first support facility run by cultural and creative industry associations themselves. Offers regular on-site advisory sessions at KoLABORacja Görlitz (every third Thursday) covering business orientation, networks, pricing, and funding. Managed by Claudia Muntschick.
• IHK Dresden – Geschäftsstelle GörlitzcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce provides business advisory services for Görlitz-based entrepreneurs covering business formation, succession, and financing through Frank Großmann at the Görlitz branch.
• Handwerkskammer DresdencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe skilled trades chamber offers free advisory sessions for members and startups on funding, financing, business planning, and technology through advisors Christine Zeidler and Dr. Kerstin Loth, with regular regional consultation days in Görlitz.
• Wirtschaftsförderung SachsenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSaxony's state-level economic development agency provides information and individual advisory services for investment-related funding, complementing local Wirtschaftsförderung services.
• Hochschule Zittau/GörlitzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional university anchors Görlitz's knowledge economy, driving IT sector growth (CIDEON Software, Quanteo GmbH spinoffs) and serving as co-founder of the Sächsische Filmakademie. Key source of skilled labor for the local economy.
• Filmbüro GörlitzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe dedicated film office within the Europastadt GmbH serves as the primary interface for national and international productions. Staffed by Kerstin Gosewisch with support from Stadt Görlitz and MDM. Manages the 180+ entry Local Service Database and coordinates all production support.
• KoLABORacja GörlitzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdisciplinary coworking space in Hospitalstraße 29, founded by seven women in 2015. Provides a collaborative workspace for freelancers, makers, and non-profit initiatives. Hosts advisory sessions for the Sächsisches Zentrum für Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft.
• Kühlhaus Görlitz e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocio-cultural association that transformed a derelict industrial building in Weinhübel into a vibrant cultural and creative hub. Operates the Atelierhaus with 12 workation studios, hosts events, and serves as a filming location. Founded 2007, celebrating 10-year anniversary in 2017.
• RABRYKA – Second Attempt e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and socio-cultural association at Bautzner Straße 23, operating a cross-border cultural center in Görlitz/Zgorzelec. Organizes festivals, creative projects, and the Fokus Festival. Founded 2003, actively building the RABRYKA youth cultural center.
• Görlitz-Information / Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe official tourist information center and marketing arm of the GmbH, selling Görliwood merchandise, tour packages, and acting as the physical touchpoint for visitors at Obermarkt 32.
• Agentur FilmgesichterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtras casting agency covering Görlitz, Zittau, Bautzen, and surroundings. Sourced ~100 extras for a major historical film production in summer 2026, casting characters aged 6–80.
• SMartDeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA cooperative that supports artists, cultural workers, and creatives with administrative services for their projects — including contracts, taxes, and invoicing. Available through the organization's creative industry network.
• Förderdatenbank des BundesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFederal, state, and EU-level funding database accessible through the organization's website, providing an overview of all available subsidy programs for businesses and startups.
• VEOLIA Environnement (Der Stifter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEOLIA Environnement operates a foundation supporting cultural and social projects in Görlitz, referenced under the city's funding and donation mechanisms.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Film Commission Region Stuttgart: Regional film commission serving the Stuttgart metropolitan area. Like the Filmbüro Görlitz, it focuses on location scouting, permit coordination, and local crew sourcing rather than direct subsidy, making it a direct peer within the German Film Commission network.
• Dresden Marketing GmbH: Municipal tourism and city marketing GmbH for the Free State of Saxony's capital city. Operates with a similar mix of destination marketing, tourism services, and event-driven promotion, and serves the same regional visitor market as Görlitz, making it the closest functional peer for the tourism and city-marketing operations.
• Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH: Municipal tourism and marketing organization for Leipzig, also in Saxony. Combines visitor services, event marketing, and convention promotion under a single GmbH structure, paralleling EGZ's hybrid tourism/economic development mandate and competing for similar regional and cultural-tourism segments.
• Film Commission Hamburg: Regional film commission providing location scouting, permit support, and production coordination for film and TV shoots in Hamburg. The most direct functional peer to the Filmbüro Görlitz within Germany's network of state-level film commissions, competing for the same international productions.

Broad incumbents

• FilmFernsehFonds Bayern (FFF Bayern): Bavaria's regional film fund and promotion agency. Operates a film commission alongside substantial production subsidies, making it a comparable hybrid film-fund/commission model and a competitor for international productions choosing between German filming locations.
• Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH: Berlin's economic development and technology marketing organization, which also houses the Berlin Film Office. Combines business location promotion, FDI attraction, and film-commission services in a single municipal GmbH, mirroring EGZ's integrated Wirtschaftsförderung + Filmbüro structure at much larger scale.
• HessenFilm & Medien GmbH: Hesse's combined film fund, film commission, and media promotion agency. Provides location support, funding, and networking for productions in Hesse under a structure parallel to MDM's Central German remit, with comparable mechanisms for attracting shoots.

Others

• Wirtschaftsförderung Sachsen GmbH (WFS): State-level business development and investment agency for Saxony. Provides the next-tier economic development services that EGZ's Wirtschaftsförderung refers businesses to (Sächsische Aufbaubank funding, FutureSAX startup programs), making it both a partner and a broader-mandate counterpart.
• Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung GmbH (MDM): Central German regional film fund covering Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. Co-funds the Filmbüro Görlitz and provides direct project funding to productions shot in the region (including the 500,000 EUR for 'Vaterland'), making it both a financial partner and a strategic counterpart whose funding decisions directly affect EGZ's film pipeline.

Regional players

• Tourismus Marketing Sachsen GmbH: State-level tourism marketing organization for Saxony. Operates one tier above EGZ in the destination marketing hierarchy, channeling international tourism demand toward Saxony's cities (including Görlitz) and competing/cooperating with EGZ for branding and inbound visibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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