Gemeinde Saarwellingen

What Gemeinde Saarwellingen does

Gemeinde Saarwellingen is a public municipal corporation (Gemeinde) located in the district of Saarlouis in Saarland, Germany, serving a population of 13,803 residents across three districts (Ortsteile): Saarwellingen (8,456), Schwarzenholz (2,911), and Reisbach (2,436), spanning a total area of 41.7 sq km. The municipality operates as a local government entity providing administrative, educational, social, recreational, and infrastructure services. Core service lines include civil registry (Standesamt), citizen services (Bürgeramt), waste management, building planning, and forestry (Gemeindeforst), supplemented by ten kindergartens, three schools (Grundschule Gutberg, Astrid-Lindgren-Schule, Gemeinschaftsschule An der Waldwies), an outdoor swimming pool (Freibad), the Wildfreigehege Wolfsrath wildlife enclosure, and an extensive network of cycling and hiking trails. Citizen engagement channels include the official website, Facebook, Instagram, the Saarwellinger Nachrichten newspaper, and recurring cultural events such as Saarwellinger Kultursommer, Schlossfest, Fastnacht, and International Jazzwerkstatt.

The municipality's technology stack is built around TYPO3 CMS (implemented by one4vision GmbH) for its web presence, with an integrated meldooplus.de platform for the Sag's uns! Ideen- und Mängelmelder citizen issue reporting system. Recent digital infrastructure investments include a 2024 cooperation with Deutsche Glasfaser for fiber optic network expansion and the May 2025 launch of an in-house digital biometric passport photo service priced at a 6 EUR administrative fee, compliant with new Bundesdruckerei requirements under German federal law effective May 1, 2025. The municipality holds BITV 2.0 partial accessibility compliance (with remediation planned) and DSGVO/SDSG data protection compliance via outsourced Datenschutzbeauftragter Alexander Dauster. It also operates the wholly-owned subsidiary Technische Werke Saarwellingen (TWS) for municipal utilities and technical services.

Gemeinde Saarwellingen is funded through a Haushaltsplan (municipal budget) sourced from municipal taxes, public charges, and administrative fees rather than commercial revenue, and therefore does not disclose revenue in the traditional corporate sense. Specific administrative fees are disclosed for services such as the 6 EUR digital passport photo. The municipality hosts 114 hectares of designated industrial and commercial zones (Dickenwald, John, Langwies, and the broader Industriepark Saarwellingen) supporting approximately 2,430 jobs. Strategic alliances include core partnerships with Wirtschaftsförderung Saarlouis GmbH for economic development and LEADER Region SaarMitte8 for regional development, alongside cultural cooperation with Kulturförderverein Altes Rathaus and a child safety Rettungsinseln network across 9 local businesses. The municipality has documented existence since 1795 and currently operates under Bürgermeister Dr. Horst Brünnet (FWG).

Name

Gemeinde Saarwellingen

Legal name

Gemeinde Saarwellingen

Website

https://saarwellingen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1795

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gemeinde Saarwellingen is a German municipal government entity in Saarland serving 13,803 residents across three districts, providing administrative, educational, childcare, recreational, and infrastructure services through its town hall, schools, kindergartens, and utilities subsidiary TWS.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Saarwellingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: General municipal taxes and local government revenue
2. Administrative Fees: Fees for administrative services such as passport photos (6 EUR)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gemeinde Saarwellingen is a German municipal government providing public administration, citizen services, civil registry (Standesamt), childcare (10 kindergartens), primary and secondary education (including FGTS after-school care and textbook lending), waste disposal, building and planning oversight, and recreational facilities (outdoor pool, wildlife enclosure Wolfsrath, hiking/cycling trails). It serves approximately 13,803 residents across three districts through in-person services at the Rathaus, dedicated departments, and online portals.

Product overview

Gemeinde Saarwellingen operates as a municipal government providing a comprehensive portfolio of administrative, educational, childcare, and recreational services to its approximately 13,803 residents across three districts (Saarwellingen, Schwarzenholz, and Reisbach). The municipality's service portfolio centers on core administrative functions including citizen services through the town hall and Bürgeramt, civil registry (Standesamt), and online service platforms. Educational services include two municipal primary schools (Grundschule Gutberg and Astrid-Lindgren-Schule), one secondary school (Gemeinschaftsschule An der Waldwies), and ten kindergarten facilities. Community programs encompass family support initiatives including the Lokales Bündnis für Familien network, the children's orientation map (Kinderortsplan) project, and the Rettungsinseln safety network. Recreational infrastructure includes an outdoor swimming pool, wildlife enclosure (Wildfreigehege Wolfsrath), and an extensive network of hiking and cycling trails. The municipality has recently introduced digital services including in-house passport photography and fiber optic infrastructure development through Deutsche Glasfaser partnership.

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Products and services

• Online Services and Forms (Onlinedienste und Formulare) Digital administrative services allowing citizens to access forms and complete municipal transactions online, including waste collection schedules, building permits, and citizen inquiries.
• Sag's uns! Idea and Issue Reporter (Ideen- und Mängelmelder) Digital citizen feedback system allowing residents to report issues and submit ideas to the municipality via online form integrated with the meldooplus.de platform.
• Waste Disposal Services (Abfallentsorgung) Municipal waste management services including collection schedules (Abfuhrtermine), EVS Wertstoff-Zentrum recycling center, value material containers, Öko-Mobil, and waste consulting for residents.
• Children's Map (Kinderortsplan) Interactive map for children created collaboratively with children aged 6-12, showing attractive locations, traffic safety information, recreational facilities, and popular shopping options. Available as PDF and printed version.
• Rescue Islands (Rettungsinseln) Network of designated safe havens for children in emergency situations, where participating businesses, medical practices, and public institutions provide assistance. Tracked by visible stickers and available at 9 locations including the town hall and local businesses.
• Digital Passport Photos Service In-house biometric passport photo service at the town hall, compliant with Bundesdruckerei requirements, offered for 6 EUR administrative fee as of May 1, 2025.
• Kindergartens (Kindergärten) Municipal kindergarten network comprising 10 facilities including inclusive daycare, church-run kindergartens, and Kita Kinderland locations serving children across all three districts.
• Voluntary Full-Day School Care (Freiwillige Ganztagsschule / FGTS) Voluntary after-school care program offered at Grundschule Gutberg, providing extended childcare services for working families alongside regular school hours.
• Textbook Lending (Schulbuchausleihe) School textbook rental service at both primary schools, allowing students in grades 1-4 to borrow required textbooks for an annual fixed fee.
• Wildlife Enclosure Wolfsrath (Wildfreigehege Wolfsrath) Wildlife preserve and petting zoo featuring native animals and a children's playground, located in the municipality's recreational area.
• Outdoor Swimming Pool (Freibad) Public outdoor swimming pool offering recreational swimming and leisure activities for residents and visitors during summer months.
• Cycling and Hiking Trails (Rad- und Wanderwege) Extensive network of trails including the premium hiking route Mühlenbach-Schluchten-Tour, accessible walking paths, Nordic Walking parks, and cycling routes covering the municipality and surrounding nature.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stadtteil Bourbon-Lancy (Frankreich)minorOthersTwin town partnership with Bourbon-Lancy in France, part of the municipality's international city twinning program.
• Stochov (Tschechien)minorOthersTwin town partnership with Stochov in Czech Republic, part of the municipality's international city twinning program.
• Markt Reisbach (Bayern)minorOthersTwin town partnership with Markt Reisbach in Bavaria, Germany, part of the municipality's domestic city twinning program.
• Wirtschaftsförderung im Landkreis Saarlouis GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development corporation for the Saarlouis district, providing centralized business support, commercial real estate search, and location information for companies in the municipality.
• Kulturförderverein "Altes Rathaus"minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural promotion association that cooperates with the municipality for cultural events including art exhibitions, concerts, and the Kulturtreff (cultural center) in the Old Town Hall.
• LEADER Region SaarMitte8minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean rural development program network that supports regional development projects in the SaarMitte8 region.
• Local businesses as Rettungsinseln (Rescue Islands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local shops and businesses (Bäckerei Welling, Drogeriemarkt DM, medical practices, etc.) as safe havens for children in emergency situations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gemeinde Überherrn: Saarland municipality in the Saarlouis district with multiple Ortsteile, a comparable-sized population, and similar Rathaus-driven service portfolio including schools and kindergartens. Directly comparable peer operating under identical Saarland municipal law and Finanzausgleich framework.
• Gemeinde Nalbach: Small Saarland Gemeinde in the Saarlouis district with a multi-Ortsteil structure, similar administrative, educational, and recreational service portfolio, and comparable population scale. Directly comparable peer in identical regulatory and demographic environment.
• Gemeinde Bous: Small Saarland municipality in the Saarlouis district with a similar administrative structure (Rathaus, Bürgerdienste, schools, kindergartens) and comparable population scale. Directly comparable as a similarly sized Gemeinde facing the same state-level fiscal and demographic backdrop.
• Gemeinde Rehlingen-Siersburg: Larger but structurally similar Saarlouis-district Gemeinde with multiple Ortsteile, broad municipal service portfolio, and comparable industrial-agricultural land mix. Directly comparable peer with similar service scope and cross-border Saar-Lor-Lux positioning.
• Gemeinde Schwalbach: Adjacent Saarland municipality in the Saarlouis district with a comparable population base, three Ortsteile, and a similar portfolio of Rathaus, schools, kindergartens, and industrial/commercial areas. Directly comparable as a small, geographically neighboring German Gemeinde with overlapping service mandate and demographics.
• Gemeinde Wadgassen: Neighboring Gemeinde in the Saarlouis district with multiple Ortsteile, comparable population size, and a similar mix of municipal administration, schools, kindergartens, and cultural/community programming. Directly comparable peer in the same district and Saarland governance framework.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Dillingen/Saar: Larger Stadtkreis municipality in the Saarlouis district offering a broader municipal service portfolio (city-level cultural venues, hospital access, larger industrial footprint). Comparable as a Saarland municipal entity in the same district, but operates at a meaningfully larger scale with city rather than Gemeinde status.
• Kreis Saarlouis (Landkreis): The parent Landkreis that consolidates public tendering, planning oversight, and economic-development services used by Gemeinde Saarwellingen. Comparable as the overarching public-administration body whose policies and shared services shape Saarwellingen's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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