Stadt Saarlouis

What Stadt Saarlouis does

Stadt Saarlouis (Europastadt Saarlouis) is a Kreisstadt (district city) and municipal government entity in Saarland, Germany, founded in 1680 as a Vauban-designed fortress under King Louis XIV. The city serves approximately 35,000+ residents as the administrative center of the Landkreis Saarlouis, providing a comprehensive portfolio of public services including civil registry, tax collection, building permits, business registration, and identity document issuance through its central Rathaus at Großer Markt 1 and decentralized Bürger-Büro (citizen office).

Its core service offering spans cultural institutions (Theater am Ring, Ludwig Galerie, Städtisches Museum, Stadtbibliothek), adult education (Volkshochschule Saarlouis with branches in the city center and Roden), and municipal utilities operated through wholly-owned subsidiaries NBS (waste management) and Abwasserwerk (wastewater). The technology stack consists of digital citizen service infrastructure including online appointment booking (Online-Terminbuchung), an online standesamt service, gewerbeamt online, a defect reporting platform (Mängelmelder), and a personalized waste calendar (Abfallkalender), complemented by 5G network expansion and fiber optic deployment to primary schools.

Revenue is generated through five principal streams: municipal tax revenue (Grundsteuer, Gewerbesteuer), administrative fees for civil registry and permit services, cultural venue rentals, recurring waste management fees via NBS, and recurring wastewater fees via Abwasserwerk. The city is governed by Oberbürgermeister Marc Speicher with deputy Carsten Quirin, supported by Beigeordneter Gerald Purucker and approximately 18 specialized municipal departments covering finance, culture, education, planning, climate transformation, and citizen services. The entity operates under German municipal law as part of the Landkreis Saarlouis, with strategic positioning as a Europastadt reinforced by the European Council's Europe Prize.

Name

Stadt Saarlouis

Legal name

Europastadt Saarlouis - Der Oberbürgermeister

Website

https://saarlouis.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stadt Saarlouis is a Kreisstadt municipal government in Saarland, Germany, providing administrative, cultural, educational, and digital services to approximately 35,000 residents through its city hall, museums, theater, library, VHS adult education center, and wholly-owned utility subsidiaries (NBS, Abwasserwerk).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (921110), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), 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), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Municipal administration services
• Citizen services portal
• Cultural venue management
• Adult education programs
• Wastewater utility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saarlouis

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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: Revenue from local taxes (Grundsteuer, Gewerbesteuer) collected from residents and businesses within the municipality
2. Administrative Fees: Fees collected for administrative services including civil registry, building permits, business registrations, and citizen services
3. Cultural Venue Rentals: Revenue from renting out municipal facilities including Theater am Ring, Kulturhalle Roden, sports halls, and event spaces
4. Waste Management Services: Waste collection and disposal fees through NBS (Niedermeyer+Boss)
5. Wastewater Management: Sewage treatment fees collected through the municipal wastewater utility (Abwasserwerk)

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stadt Saarlouis provides a comprehensive portfolio of municipal public services including administrative services (Bürger-Büro, civil registry, building permits, tax collection, identity documents), cultural offerings (Theater am Ring, Ludwig Galerie, Städtisches Museum, Stadtbibliothek), adult education through VHS Saarlouis, and digital citizen services (Online-Terminbuchung, Mängelmelder, Abfallkalender). The city also operates municipal utilities for waste management (NBS) and wastewater treatment (Abwasserwerk), serving as the administrative center of the Landkreis Saarlouis in Saarland, Germany.

Product overview

Stadt Saarlouis is a municipal government providing a comprehensive portfolio of public services to its citizens. The offering consists of administrative services (Bürger-Büro, citizen office), cultural institutions (Theater am Ring, Ludwig Galerie, Städtisches Museum with its Online Museum, Stadtbibliothek), adult education (VHS Saarlouis), and digital citizen services (Online-Terminbuchung, Abfallkalender). These services are delivered through physical locations, online platforms, and hybrid offerings, forming an integrated municipal service ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theater am Ring The main theater and event venue of Saarlouis, offering theatrical performances, concerts, and cultural events with an associated subscription series. Available for citizen attendees and event rentals.
• Ludwig Galerie Saarlouis An art museum featuring contemporary and modern art exhibitions, museum shop, and cultural education programs. Free admission for visitors.
• Städtisches Museum Saarlouis The oldest city historical museum in the Saarland, located in Kaserne VI, showcasing the history of Saarlouis and fortress development with approximately 1,300 m² of exhibition space. Free admission.
• Stadtbibliothek Saarlouis (City Library) Public library offering children's and young adult literature, fiction, educational materials, Tonies, audiobooks, and DVDs for citizens and visitors.
• VHS Saarlouis (Volkshochschule) Municipal adult education center offering language courses, professional development, cultural events, and community programs at Theater am Ring and Donatuszentrum Roden locations.
• Online-Terminbuchung (Online Appointment Booking) Digital service allowing citizens to book appointments online with the city administration for various administrative services.
• Bürger-Büro (Citizen Office) Central citizen service office handling registrations, identity documents, building applications, driver's licenses, and other administrative matters for Saarlouis residents.
• Abfallkalender (Waste Calendar) Online waste collection schedule service providing personalized disposal dates and printable PDF calendars for Saarlouis residents, managed through NBS.
• Online Museum Digital extension of the Städtisches Museum presenting selected exhibits from the permanent collection online for public access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free museum admission increases cultural accessibility for all residents and visitors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vereinigung für Heimatkunde im Landkreis Saarlouis e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Long-standing partnership for publishing research and conference proceedings. The association co-publishes the Festungs-Forum Saarlouis conference proceedings as part of their special publication series (Sonderbände). The 2021 volume on 'Intra muros – Infrastructure and Daily Life in Fortresses – Powder Magazines and Laboratories' was published as Sonderband 29. The association handles layout, printing, and distribution.
• Adolf-Bender-ZentrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for commemorative events and democracy education. The Adolf-Bender-Zentrum (based in St. Wendel) organized and provided the traveling exhibition on the Reichspogromnacht (Kristallnacht) for display at Städtisches Museum Saarlouis. The center focuses on democracy and human rights education, political education, and remembrance work against right-wing extremism, racism, and antisemitism.
• Volkshochschule (VHS) SaarlouiscoreOthersThe municipal adult education center operates as an integrated city service providing language courses, professional development, cultural programs, and senior-focused education. The VHS is co-located with the Theater am Ring and operates branches in Roden district. Programs include partnership with BUND for nature education and with Stiftung Lesen for reading clubs.
• Network of Fortress Cities of the Greater Region (NFGR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of fortress cities in the Greater Region (Großregion Saar-Lor-Lux) for cross-border cooperation in fortress research. Saarlouis hosts the biennial Festungs-Forum Saarlouis conference as part of this network, attracting researchers from Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and Germany.
• NBS (Niedermeyer+Boss GmbH)coreOthersMunicipal waste management company handling waste collection, recycling, and disposal services for the city. NBS operates as a city-owned company (städtische Gesellschaft) providing essential public services.
• Abwasserwerk (Municipal Wastewater Utility)coreOthersMunicipal wastewater treatment company operating as a city-owned enterprise (städtischer Betrieb). Handles sewage collection and treatment for the city.
• City Partnerships (Saint-Nazaire, Eisenhüttenstadt, Matiguás)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial city twinning relationships: Saint-Nazaire (France), Eisenhüttenstadt (Germany), and Matiguás (Nicaragua), plus additional city friendships. These partnerships facilitate cultural exchange, youth programs (Junge Botschafter), and international cooperation within the Greater Region.
• Frauennetzwerk SaarlouisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's network in the district collaborating on senior safety education events, including internet security awareness presentations for seniors.
• GLOBUS Markthalle SaarlouisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal retail partner co-organizing community events including senior safety and internet security awareness presentations.
• Lokales Bündnis für Familien SaarlouisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal family alliance partnership for family-friendly city initiatives, co-organizing events like Museumssonntag with Ludwig Galerie.
• Stiftung LesenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational reading foundation partnering with VHS and Stadtbibliothek on the Leseclub (reading club) program under the federal 'Kultur macht stark' initiative funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Saarlouis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadt-saarlouis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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