Stadt Memmingen

What Stadt Memmingen does

Stadt Memmingen is a Kreisfreie Stadt (independent city) and municipal government in the Bavarian administrative region of Germany, serving approximately 45,000 residents. It administers the full scope of municipal services mandated under German law, including civil registry, public transportation (operated together with BBS Stadtbus and integrated into the Verkehrsverbund Mittelschwaben — VVM, which spans 380 cities), education across 19 schools, utilities through Stadtwerke Memmingen, building permits, social services, and cultural programs. The city contributes to the regional transport network via the RS7 Illertalbahn line and participates in the nationwide Germanyticket scheme. Revenue is generated through municipal taxes (Grundsteuer, Gewerbesteuer, and the Einkommensteueranteil income tax share), administrative fees, transit fares, and utility income, with no commercial equity or capital-market funding.

The city's technology stack is anchored by a citizen-facing digital ecosystem: the Digitales Amt portal handles online administrative transactions, the emmi chatbot (supplied by viind GmbH) provides conversational support, and the Digitaler Zwilling (digital twin, launching in 2026) aggregates urban planning and infrastructure data for simulation and decision-making. A new Chief Digital Officer role and Digital Leadership team, plus a WhatsApp citizen channel and Creator Program, indicate a deliberate push to modernize citizen engagement. Major capital projects include the €47.7M Schwimmwerk Memmingen aquatic facility (opening July 2026), and the city has adopted a climate neutrality target for 2040, operationalized via participation in the Interreg Zukunftsgrün cross-border program. With 800+ years of documented history and the self-declared "Stadt der Freiheitsrechte" identity, Memmingen combines statutory municipal monopoly with cultural heritage assets.

Name

Stadt Memmingen

Legal name

Stadt Memmingen

Website

https://memmingen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stadt Memmingen is a Kreisfreie Stadt (independent city) in Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 45,000 residents with public administration, education, utilities, regional transport, and digital citizen services including an online portal and digital twin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAF

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

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

SECONDARYBPAIANAD

Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYTHAIABAF

Urban Rail Stations & Passenger Facilities Management

Travel & Hospitality/Rail, Bus & Ground Passenger Transport/Urban & Suburban Rail Transit (Metro/Subway/Light Rail/Tram)

Keywords

• Municipal administration
• Public transportation
• Digital citizen services
• Urban planning
• Public swimming facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Memmingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Property taxes (Grundsteuer) and trade taxes (Gewerbesteuer) form the primary revenue sources for the city of Memmingen as a Kreisfreie Stadt (independent city district) in Bavaria, Germany
2. Administrative Fees: Fees collected for various administrative services including permits, certifications, and official documents
3. Public Transportation Fares: Revenue from Germanyticket sales (63 EUR/month as of 2026) and regional bus fares through Verkehrsverbund Mittelschwaben

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stadt Memmingen delivers public administration services to approximately 45,000 residents and businesses as a kreisfreie Stadt (independent city district) in Bavaria, Germany. Its core offerings span digital citizen services (Digitales Amt portal, online appointment booking, AI chatbot emmi), urban planning and visualization tools (Digitaler Zwilling digital twin, Stadtplan), public transportation (Stadtbus Memmingen integrated with the VVM regional network), and municipal facilities including the Passivhaus-certified Schwimmwerk Memmingen swimming complex. The city also administers cultural programs, education across 19 municipal schools, climate protection initiatives targeting 2040 climate neutrality, and tourism marketing.

Product overview

Stadt Memmingen operates a comprehensive digital services platform consisting of multiple interconnected online offerings. The core digital infrastructure includes the 'Digitales Amt' portal for citizen administrative services, the 'Digitaler Zwilling' digital twin for city visualization, and the Stadtplan (city map). The city provides public transportation through the Stadtbus Memmingen system with integrated ÖPNV information, all coordinated through the Verkehrsverbund Mittelschwaben (VVM) transport association. Digital citizen engagement is supported through the RSS news feed, WhatsApp channel, and the AI-powered chatbot 'emmi'. Environmental and mobility services are delivered through dedicated microsites covering climate protection, waste management, and energy. The city also maintains physical infrastructure including the Schwimmwerk Memmingen swimming facility and various cultural venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digitales Amt: Digital administrative services portal for citizens
• Stadtbus Memmingen
• Schwimmwerk Memmingen
• MEWO Kunsthalle

Products and services

• Digitales Amt (Digital Citizen Services Portal) Online administrative services portal providing digital access to municipal services, appointment booking, forms, and organizational information for all city departments. Designed for citizens and businesses to complete government procedures online.
• Digitaler Zwilling Memmingen (Digital Twin Platform) Interactive digital twin platform providing real-time visualization of city infrastructure, traffic conditions, and public transport information for citizens and city administrators.
• Stadtplan (City Map Service) Official interactive city map service providing geographic visualization and location information for Memmingen, powered by Google Maps integration.
• Stadtbus Memmingen (City Bus Service) Urban public bus network operated by BBS Stadtbus KG under contract with the city, integrated with regional transport through the Verkehrsverbund Mittelschwaben (VVM). Six city lines (1-6) plus demand-responsive AST services provide coverage across the city center and 11 districts.
• Schwimmwerk Memmingen (Public Swimming Facility) Combined indoor/outdoor swimming pool complex featuring a 25-meter indoor pool, 50-meter outdoor pool, NinjaCross obstacle course, diving facilities, sauna, and wellness area. Built to Passivhaus standards with groundwater heat pump technology and renewable energy systems. Open to the public for recreational swimming.
• Regio S-Bahn Donau-Iller (Regional S-Bahn Service) Regional S-Bahn concept (RSBDI) for the Donau-Iller region including the RS7 route connecting Ulm-Memmingen on the Illertalbahn, with plans for electrification, double-tracking, and new station construction.
• Hosted Creator Programm (Tourism Marketing Program) Tourism marketing initiative leveraging micro-influencers to promote Memmingen as a short-trip destination, focusing on the city's historical stories and 'City of Freedom' identity. Targets emerging content creators prioritizing storytelling authenticity over follower count.
• Umwelt & Klimaschutz (Climate Protection Platform) Comprehensive climate protection platform providing information on energy management, solar cadastre, climate protection concept 2040, citizen participation opportunities, and municipal heat planning for Memmingen residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in heat demand for Schwimmwerk Memmingen compared to conventional pools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BBS Stadtbus KG (Brandner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022BBS Stadtbus KG operates the Stadtbus Memmingen under a service agreement (Betrauung) established in 2022. The company operates six city bus lines and demand-responsive services (AST) serving urban and suburban areas. This is the operational arm of Memmingen's public transport services.
• Verkehrsverbund Mittelschwaben (VVM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2020The city of Memmingen became a full member of the VVM transport association as of November 2020. This partnership harmonizes public transport between the city and surrounding districts of Günzburg and Unterallgäu. VVM coordinates 13 transport companies serving 380 cities across the region with unified ticketing and scheduling. The partnership enables Memmingen citizens to access regional bus and rail services seamlessly.
• Regio-S-Bahn Donau Iller e.V. (RSBDI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2015Regional S-Bahn association founded December 2015 to develop and implement a regional S-Bahn network for the cross-state Donau-Iller region. Memmingen is a founding member alongside districts of Biberach, Günzburg, Heidenheim, Neu-Ulm, Unterallgäu, Alb-Donau-Kreis, and cities Ulm and Neu-Ulm. The association coordinates infrastructure development including the Illertalbahn electrification and new stations (RS7 Ulm-Memmingen route).
• Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft (BEG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState railway authority responsible for organizing regional and S-Bahn services in Bavaria on behalf of the Bavarian Ministry of Housing, Building and Transport. Coordinates train services including RS7 Illertalbahn routes with Memmingen as Aufgabenträger of ÖPNV.
• Interreg Projekt ZukunftsgrünminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border climate adaptation project involving 14 municipalities from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Focuses on climate change adaptation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development measures. Memmingen participates in the 'Spiel ohne Grenzen' competitive framework.
• WhatsApp Ireland LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides WhatsApp Channels platform enabling the city to distribute news and updates to subscribers. Allows citizen engagement through reactions and polls without exposing personal data.
• LEW-Bildungsinitiative 3malEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation initiative of Lechwerke AG conducting school rucksack collection campaign 'Ranzen her!' for children from low-income families. Memmingen participates as collection point through local partners.
• CaritasverbandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial welfare organization distributing donated school supplies to families with valid authorization certificates through Caritas network.
• Verbraucherzentrale Bayern e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free energy counseling for Memmingen citizens in cooperation with the Energy and Environment Center Allgäu (eza!) on the third Monday and Thursday of each month from 17:00-19:00.
• Energie- und Umweltzentrum Allgäu (eza!)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional energy and environment center providing technical support for energy consulting and climate protection initiatives in the Allgäu region.
• Goldhofer AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal company that designed and manufactured the 'Memmingen' selfie-point sculpture on Schrannenplatz (6 meters long, 2 tons). Created by apprentices and experienced employees as a donation to the city.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/stadt_memmingen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadt-memmingen

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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