What Stadt Lohne does

Stadt Lohne is the municipal government (Stadtverwaltung) of the city of Lohne, located in the district (Landkreis) of Vechta in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the second-largest city in the district and serves all residents, local businesses, and visitors within its municipal boundary through a portfolio that includes civic administration, waste and wastewater utilities, social and integration services, economic development, cultural venues, and tourism infrastructure. Headcount exceeds 160 employees across administrative, technical, and service departments, headquartered at the Rathaus on Vogtstra\u00dfe 26 with secondary locations including the Infopunkt tourist center in the Industriemuseum and the Lohneum multi-purpose sports hall.

The city's operating model combines statutory municipal functions with a diversified civic-services offering. Core technology infrastructure is based on standard German municipal IT: the Kommune365 online portal (powered by KDO/Zeitpunkt media GmbH) for digital e-government forms, a dedicated city mobile app for iOS/Android, Timeacle-based appointment booking at the B\u00fcrgerb\u00fcro, and a M\u00e4ngelmelder defect-reporting channel. Operational assets include the Waldbad outdoor pool, Lohneum sports/event hall (opened June 2018), Freilichtb\u00fchne open-air theater (~20,000 annual visitors), Industriemuseum Lohne, ~70 playgrounds, ~350 hectares of commercial/industrial land (Gewerbegebiete), and a 24-hectare commercial extension in planning. Community-coordination programs include the long-running Pr\u00e4ventionsrat (prevention council, 30+ years) and the Lohner Integrationspakt (LIP, founded 2008) linking P\u00f6ppelmann, Wiesenhof, Adolf-Kolping-Schule, and the Islamischer Kulturverein.

Revenue is generated through four principal streams: municipal taxes (Grundsteuer, Gewerbesteuer, Hundesteuer, Vergn\u00fcgungssteuer), usage-based service fees (wastewater at \u20ac1.40/m\u00b3 plus a \u20ac6.25 monthly base charge, pool, parking, building permits, civil registry), rental and lease income from city-owned land and Erbbaugrundst\u00fccke, and state/federal subsidies for infrastructure, St\u00e4dtebauf\u00f6rderung, climate protection, and integration programs. The city also offers targeted subsidies such as the Altbauf\u00f6rderung "Jung kauft Alt" program. Distribution is multi-channel: physical Rathaus walk-in services, the online Kommune365 portal, the Infopunkt tourist information center, specialized departments (Wirtschaftsf\u00f6rderung, Bauamt, Ordnungsamt, Integration), and direct marketing of Gewerbefl\u00e4chen through named contacts Maik Bakenhus and Florian Stromann.

Name

Stadt Lohne

Legal name

Stadt Lohne

Website

https://lohne.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stadt Lohne is the municipal government of Lohne in Lower Saxony, Germany, providing civic administration, waste and wastewater services, social and integration programs, economic development, and cultural and tourism infrastructure to its citizens, local businesses, and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Administration

NAICS

Other General Government Support (92119), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal administration services
• Public sector administration
• Civic services
• Urban planning
• Government services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lohne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: The city generates revenue through local taxes including property tax (Grundsteuer), trade tax (Gewerbesteuer), dog tax (Hundesteuer), and entertainment tax (Vergnügungssteuer).
2. Service Fees and Charges: Fees for public services including waste disposal, wastewater treatment, street cleaning, canalization, building permits, civil registry services, parking, sports facilities (Lohneum), swimming pool (Waldbad), and event venues.
3. Rental and Lease Income: Revenue from rental properties, commercial leases on city-owned land, and residential land lease arrangements (Erbbaugrundstücke).
4. Subsidies and State Funding: State and federal subsidies for infrastructure projects, urban development (Städtebauförderung), climate protection initiatives, and integration programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Stadt Lohne is a municipal government administration providing civic services, public infrastructure, recreational and cultural facilities, and economic development support to its residents, businesses, and visitors. Core offerings include administrative services (resident registration, civil registry, building permits), public utilities (wastewater, waste disposal), cultural and leisure venues (Waldbad swimming pool, Lohneum sports hall, Industriemuseum, Freilichtbühne theater, Waldspielplatz), tourism services (guided tours, motorhome pitches), digital citizen services (Kommune365 online portal, mobile app), and subsidy programs such as the Altbauförderung housing initiative.

Product overview

Stadt Lohne operates as a municipal government providing a portfolio of civic services, recreational facilities, and cultural venues rather than a commercial technology product. The city's offerings include public facilities (Waldbad outdoor swimming pool, Lohneum sports and event hall, Waldspielplatz Rehwiese playground), cultural institutions (Industrie Museum Lohne, Freilichtbühne outdoor theater), tourism services (guided tours, motorhome pitches), and digital civic services (Online-Rathaus via Kommune365, Bürgerbüro appointment booking). The city also administers housing subsidy programs and economic development services through its various administrative departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waldbad (Lohner Waldbad) The municipal outdoor swimming pool (Freibad) featuring a 50-meter pool, giant waterslide, springboard with five-meter platform, and family-friendly amenities including a cafe and sunbathing lawns. Open typically from May to September and available to residents and visitors.
• Lohneum A modern multi-purpose sports and event hall opened in June 2018, featuring three sports fields (61x45m), retractable tribunes seating up to 1,500 (or 2,500 with parquet floor), and event capabilities for concerts and conferences. Located at Vechtaer Straße 3 and also serving as a motorhome parking site.
• Industriemuseum Lohne Industrial museum showcasing Lohne's industrial history across 1,000 square meters, featuring displays on the city's goose-related prosperity, automotive history, and tobacco trade. Located at Küstermeyerstraße 20, adjacent to Galerie Luzie Uptmoor and home to the Infopunkt tourist information center.
• Freilichtbühne Lohne Open-air theater venue in Lohne's city park with oak trees as backdrop, seating up to 750 spectators under a large sail canopy. Features two productions annually — one for children and one for adults — with approximately 20,000 annual visitors.
• Waldspielplatz Rehwiese Nature-based adventure playground spanning 2,500 square meters in the Hopener Wald near Wasserburg Hopen, featuring climbing structures, swings, a zip line, slides, and picnic areas. Suitable for children ages 1-12.
• Wohnmobilstellplätze (Motorhome pitches) Year-round, free motorhome parking facility adjacent to the Lohneum sports hall at Vechtaer Straße 3, offering water and electricity hookups for a small fee. Maximum stay of three days.
• Gästeführungen (Guided Tours) Various guided tour offerings including classic city tours, barrier-free tours, Kohlgang (coleslaw) tours, night watchman tours, detective tours, and museum tours. Bookable through the InfoPunkt in the Industriemuseum.
• Bürgerbüro (Citizen Service Office) Central citizen service office handling registrations, identity documents, electoral matters, and civil registry services. Operates by appointment booking via Timeacle.
• Online-Rathaus (Online Town Hall) Digital platform for administrative services provided by Kommune365, enabling citizens to access municipal services online including forms, applications, and citizen services.
• Altbauförderung (Jung kauft Alt)

Quantifiable outcome

• 350 hectares of commercial and industrial land available across multiple business parks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lohner Integrationspakt (LIP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008A city-initiated coalition launched in 2008 under Mayor Hans Georg Niesel, bringing together companies (Pöppelmann, Wiesenhof), schools, and the Islamischer Kulturverein to promote peaceful coexistence and integration of all residents. Annual forums review progress and share successful initiatives.
• Pöppelmann GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Lohne company and signatory of the Lohner Integrationspakt (LIP), committed to promoting integration and community cohesion in the city.
• Wiesenhof (PHW-Gruppe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Lohne-based food production company and signatory of the Lohner Integrationspakt (LIP), supporting integration and social cohesion initiatives.
• Adolf-Kolping-SchulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLohne vocational school and signatory of the Lohner Integrationspakt (LIP), co-organizing career information events with the Islamischer Kulturverein.
• Islamischer Kulturverein LohnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic cultural association in Lohne, partner in the Integrationspakt (LIP), co-organizing events with Adolf-Kolping-Schule and other signatories to foster integration.
• moobil+ (On-Demand Bus Service)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCall-bus system operating within the district of Vechta, connecting municipalities and providing intra-city transport from 7 AM to 7 PM on weekdays. Requires advance booking by phone, online, or in person at the mobility center at least 60 minutes before travel.
• NordWestBahnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional rail operator providing hourly train service on the Osnabrück–Delmenhorst–Bremen route with Lohne as a stop, connecting the city to the national rail network.
• Freilichtbühne Lohne e. V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLohne open-air theater association producing two plays per year (one for children, one for adults), attracting approximately 20,000 visitors annually under the old oaks of the city park.
• Galerie Luzie UptmoorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt gallery adjacent to the Industriemuseum Lohne, showcasing works by local artists including Joseph Andreas Pausewang, Heinrich Klingenberg, and Luzie Uptmoor.
• Industriemuseum LohneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal industrial museum (1,000 m²) documenting Lohne's industrial history, goose trade, and early 20th-century tobacco industry. Located at Küstermeyerstraße 20, home to the Infopunkt and part of the city's tourism infrastructure.
• OOWV (Ostfriesisch-Oldenburgischer Wasserverband)minorOthersRegional water board based in Brake responsible for wastewater collection and treatment. Charges the Abwasserbeseitigungsentgelt (wastewater fee) from citizens on behalf of the municipality.
• Deutscher Tourismusverband (DTV)minorOthersGerman Tourism Association certifies the Infopunkt der Stadt Lohne. The Infopunkt displays the DTV iMarke quality mark indicating compliance with tourism service standards.
• Hansefit / Egym WellpassminorOthersFitness network programs offered to Stadt Lohne employees at discounted rates as part of the city's workplace health management (betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• KDO (Kommunale Datenverarbeitung Oldenburg): IT service provider for municipal administrations in the Oldenburg region; powers the Kommune365 platform that Stadt Lohne uses for e-government services, making it the closest technology/infrastructure peer for Lohne's digital service model.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Oldenburg: Large independent city in the same broader Oldenburger Münsterland region; serves as a regional reference point for administrative services and economic development, though materially larger than Lohne and operating at a different scale.
• Stadt Delmenhorst: Independent city in Lower Saxony similar in municipal-tier classification to a larger Kreisstadt; comparable portfolio of public services, leisure infrastructure and economic-development mandate though at a larger scale than Lohne.

Direct peers

• Stadt Vechta: Kreisstadt (district capital) of the same Landkreis Vechta in Lower Saxony; the largest municipality in Lohne's district and the most structurally comparable peer in terms of regional economic base (food production, manufacturing) and administrative model.
• Stadt Wildeshausen: Kreisstadt of Landkreis Oldenburg, comparable scale and Lower-Saxony regional context; provides a useful comparator for municipal service delivery, cultural amenities and small-city economic development in northwest Germany.
• Stadt Cloppenburg: Nearby Kreisstadt in Lower Saxony with comparable population scale, similar municipal service portfolio (citizen services, leisure facilities, economic development) and regional economic profile.
• Stadt Dinklage: Small neighboring town in Landkreis Vechta directly adjacent to Lohne (referenced in Mayor Dr. Voet's biographical data); operates under identical Lower-Saxony municipal law with a comparable small-city administrative structure.
• Stadt Damme: Member town of the Samtgemeinde in neighboring Diepholz district; comparable size, comparable municipal service portfolio (sports/leisure facilities, Bürgerbüro, e-government services) and similar mid-Lower-Saxony demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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