Klimastiftung für Bürger

What Klimastiftung für Bürger does

Klimastiftung für Bürger is a German non-profit foundation (Stiftung) headquartered in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 2014, that operates the KLIMA ARENA, an interactive climate experience and learning center. The facility combines indoor and outdoor exhibitions with a Gletscher-Kino (Glacier Cinema) featuring a 34m² LED screen, an interactive digital globe displaying real-time environmental data, an outdoor Themenpark with E-Kartbahn, adventure playgrounds, and natural habitats (moor, meadows, orchard), plus workshop rooms, event spaces, and an on-site vegan bistro. The core technology stack is centered on custom interactive exhibits, digital globe visualization, and rotating special exhibitions such as 'Grün Stadt Grau' (sustainable urban development) and 'Polarstern' (Arctic research).

The foundation serves four primary customer segments: families with children (day tickets €12 adults / €6 children, family tickets up to €27, annual passes €23-€52), schools and kindergartens (€5-€9.50 per student with supervised excursions and BNE-aligned curriculum programs), municipalities and public-sector organizations (cooperation agreements with Heilbronn, Waibstadt, Mauer, Sinsheim; Regional Mobility Lab MoU with Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar), and companies and organizations (event venue rental, corporate workshops such as 'Fit For Future' at €27/person, ESG-Lunch and EmpCo professional development). It is an officially recognized BNE (Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung) provider and partner of the Deutsche UNESCO-Kommission, having received the National BNE Award twice.

The business model mixes transactional ticket revenue, recurring annual passes, group bookings and fee-based workshops, corporate event rental, ancillary revenue from the externally operated Bistro Tjorven and gift vouchers, with foundation-level funding primarily from the Dietmar Hopp Stiftung and the Klaus Tschira Stiftung (co-initiator of the PRIO1 climate network). Go-to-market is event- and partner-driven: acquisition flows through direct bookings (phone, email, dedicated Buchungsteam), the Ticketfritz online voucher shop, and referral partnerships with municipal partners, school networks, and the BNE-Netzwerk Baden-Württemberg. Headcount is in the 11-50 range and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Klimastiftung für Bürger

Legal name

Klimastiftung für Bürger

Website

https://klima-arena.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Klimastiftung für Bürger is a German non-profit foundation that operates the KLIMA ARENA, an interactive climate experience center in Sinsheim, offering indoor and outdoor exhibitions, a glacier cinema, and BNE-aligned educational programs for families, schools, municipalities, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural & Educational Attractions

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Museums (712110), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

akta.pro primary industry

Educational & Edutainment Parks (Science/Discovery/Children’s Parks) (THAJAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAJ), Outdoor, Adventure & Recreational Wellness Education (Hiking, Breathwork in Nature) (EDAAAHAO)

Keywords

• Climate education center
• Interactive experience exhibits
• Sustainability education programs
• Museum visitor services
• Environmental learning venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Admission Tickets: Day tickets sold at the box office for individual visitors and families, with tiered pricing for adults, children, reduced rates, and family packages
2. Annual Passes: Annual memberships offering unlimited access to the exhibition, special exhibitions, glacier cinema programming, and theme park
3. Group Bookings and Workshops: Fee-based programs for leisure groups, holiday programs, and school groups including guided tours, workshops, rallies, and themed activities
4. Event Venue Rental: Corporate events, team events, conferences, and municipal events hosted in the facility's event spaces
5. Bistro Tjorven: On-site vegetarian/vegan restaurant operated by external tenants offering daily changing lunch menu, cakes, and coffee
6. Gift Shop and Vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers and merchandise through online shop
7. Training and Workshops for Companies: Professional development workshops for apprentices and employees on sustainability in the workplace, such as the 'Fit For Future' workshop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Klimastiftung für Bürger operates the KLIMA ARENA, an interactive climate experience and learning center located in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg. It combines indoor and outdoor exhibitions, a glacier cinema, and a themed park to deliver educational programming on climate change, sustainability, energy, mobility, and nature. The foundation offers admissions, annual passes, school and group workshops, apprentice programs, special exhibitions, and event-venue rentals to families, schools, companies, municipalities, and public-sector visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KLIMA ARENA: Interactive climate experience and learning center in Sinsheim, Germany, focused on climate change education and sustainability.
• Gletscher-Kino
• Bistro Tjorven
• PRIO1 - Das Klima-Netzwerk

Products and services

• KLIMA ARENA Day Admission

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 visitors attended Tag der offenen Tür 2026, with 60% first-time visitors and nearly 100% expressing intent to return
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Konrad-Adenauer-Realschule (KARS) LandauminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026School partnership for joint climate education and sustainability programs.
• Stadt WaibstadtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025Municipal partnership for strengthening understanding of climate protection and sustainability. Includes joint events and excursions.
• Gemeinde MauerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Municipal cooperation covering events, excursions, school partnerships, and citizen trips to KLIMA ARENA.
• Volksbank KraichgauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting KLIMA ARENA operations and visibility.
• Stadt HeilbronncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed for Green Capital of Europe 2027. Joint educational events, kindergarten and school programs, club and company offerings, and joint exhibition 'Grün Stadt Grau' planned for 2027.
• Metropolregion Rhein-NeckarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of understanding for Regional Mobility Lab project connecting exhibition with regional mobility planning. Partner in annual conferences and networking events.
• Stadt SinsheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for Regional Mobility Lab, supporting sustainable mobility planning and local mobility data collection for municipal planning processes.
• Rhein-Neckar-KreisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner of PRIO1 climate network, supporting youth climate projects in the region.
• BVMW Nordbaden-Rhein-NeckarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for apprentice workshop 'Fit For Future - Nachhaltigkeit im Arbeitsalltag' for vocational training.
• Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher WaldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides Waldmobil mobile education unit for forest and meadow animal exploration programs at KLIMA ARENA.
• TSG 1899 HoffenheimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHOFFEXPRESS fan mobile visits KLIMA ARENA with entertainment activities including games, foosball, target shooting, and mascot appearances.
• NABU Baden-WürttembergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNature conservation partner at Tag der offenen Tür, providing expertise on gardening for insects.
• Solidarische Landwirtschaft Rhein-NeckarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner at Tag der offenen Tür showcasing regional organic farming.
• Initiative Bee FriendlyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner at Tag der offenen Tür focused on bee-friendly gardening.
• Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-OdenwaldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional nature park partner participating in events.
• AOK Baden-WürttembergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth insurance partner at Tag der offenen Tür.
• AVR GruppeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaste management and recycling company partner.
• Phase Nachhaltigkeit (Bundesarchitektenkammer and DGNB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitment to sustainable planning and production of exhibition elements for Regional Mobility Lab, ensuring low ecological footprint.
• Studio KLVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDesign and concept partner for Regional Mobility Lab, developing interactive exhibits and engagement formats.
• Engagement GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of annual sustainability conference 'Gemeinsam nachhaltig ins Jahr' with KLIMA ARENA.
• FALK MomentumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of annual sustainability conference.
• Tourismusregion SinsheimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism organization promoting KLIMA ARENA as a destination.
• Seminar für Ausbildung und Fortbildung der Lehrkräfte MannheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized BNE-Schulnetzwerk meeting at KLIMA ARENA, supporting teacher professional development.
• ZDF (Özden Terli)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerZDF weather presenter conducted public lecture on Arctic climate and special exhibition Polarstern.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Nationalparkzentrum Ruhestein / Schwarzwald National Park: Visitor center in the Black Forest national park offering exhibitions on forest ecosystems, climate, and guided nature programs. Comparable educational and nature-tourism positioning but as a publicly operated park facility in a different German region.

Direct peers

• Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost: A climate-themed visitor attraction on the North Sea coast centered on climate zones, weather, and sustainability. Closest thematic peer to KLIMA ARENA with a comparable mix of indoor exhibition, educational programming, and family tourism positioning.
• Phaeno Wolfsburg: Iconic interactive science center with 350+ hands-on stations, designed by Zaha Hadid. Comparable business model: paid admission, school group programs, traveling exhibitions, and event venue rental. Differs by broader science/technology focus vs. KLIMA ARENA's climate-only niche.
• Universum Bremen: Bremen science center with indoor and outdoor themed exhibition areas, school programs, and family workshops. Operates a similar combo of indoor exhibit, outdoor nature/science zones, and event venue hosting.
• Biosphäre Potsdam: Indoor tropical botanical visitor attraction with themed tours, school programs, and event rental. Similar scale of facility, family-and-school audience, and a mix of education plus commercial venue operations.
• Ozeaneum Stralsund: Marine-themed experience museum with large aquaria and educational programs on ocean ecosystems and climate change. Comparable indoor/outdoor exhibit structure, school group model, and sustainability storytelling.
• Heinz Sielmann Natur-Erlebniszentrum: Nature experience centers focused on biodiversity and outdoor education with interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits. Closely comparable operating model: small foundation, school programming, family visitors, climate/ecosystem theme.
• experimenta Science Center: Germany's largest science center, located in Heilbronn — directly neighboring KLIMA ARENA's catchment. Operates an interactive, hands-on exhibition model with school and family programming targeting a similar audience and education-for-sustainability theme.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsches Museum München: One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive exhibits on energy, mobility, and environment. A broader incumbent that competes for school excursions and family day-trips, but covers all of STEM rather than specializing in climate.
• Museum für Naturkunde Berlin: Major natural history museum with exhibitions on biodiversity, earth systems, and climate. Overlaps with KLIMA ARENA on climate/environment education but with a much broader natural-history scope and research-driven positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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