Stadt Schleiden

What Stadt Schleiden does

Stadt Schleiden is a German municipal government entity (Stadtgemeinde / Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) headquartered at Blankenheimer Straße 2 in Schleiden, North Rhine-Westphalia, within the Kreis Euskirchen district. The municipality comprises 18 localities (Ortschaften), including Schleiden, Gemünd (a recognized Kneipp-Kurort since 1970/1978), Dreiborn, and Wolfgarten, serving a resident population of approximately 13,000. The municipality is officially designated the 'Nationalparkhauptstadt' (National Park Capital) of the Eifel and serves as a Schulstadt that hosts more students than residents during school terms. It is governed by Bürgermeister Ingo Pfennings, supported by a Datenschutzbeauftragter (Jan Lorbach), a Meldestellebeauftragte (Elena Lalova), and an Ehrenamtsbeauftragte (Martina Moersch).

Service delivery is executed through the Rathaus and Bürgerbüro (citizen service center), supplemented by the Bürgerportal digital platform (optigov-views) for online transactions, the ALLRIS council information system for political transparency, and a network of physical venues including Kurhaus Gemünd, Kurpark, Schlosskirche, and the Sportpark Schleiden (opened April 2024). The technology stack is a standard municipal website platform with SSL/TLS encryption, Google Analytics, Google Maps, YouTube, and Eye-Able for accessibility, externally hosted by WEISS-Intermedia GmbH (Monschau) and Chamaeleon AG (Montabaur). No public APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities are exposed.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of German municipal governance: mandatory local taxes (Grundbesitzabgaben, Zweitwohnungssteuer, Vergnügungssteuer, Fremdenverkehrsbeitrag, Kurtraufwand), parental fees (Elternbeiträge), waste management fees, civil registry fees, building permit fees, and intergovernmental transfers. Tourism services are operated through the wholly-owned subsidiary GfW Schleiden (Gesellschaft für Wirtschaft, Tourismus und Veranstaltungen mbH), which sells event tickets (e.g., GenussWalk at €10, Gemünd city tours at €5 per person), runs the Kneipp spa and Friday concert series, and partners with Nordeifel Tourismus GmbH and the Nationalpark-Zentrum Eifel for regional promotion. Total revenue is not publicly disclosed in the available sources.

Name

Stadt Schleiden

Legal name

Stadt Schleiden

Website

https://schleiden.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stadt Schleiden is a municipal government in the Euskirchen district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, comprising 18 localities including the Eifel National Park capital. It delivers administrative, social, educational, and tourism services to approximately 13,000 residents through the Rathaus, Bürgerbüro, digital Bürgerportal, and 100%-owned tourism subsidiary GfW Schleiden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Public Administration (92), Executive Offices (92111), Convention and Visitors Bureaus (561591)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals) (BPAIAAAE), Permitting, Reservations & Visitor Information Services (Passes, Booking, Visitor Centers) (THAAAGAD)

Keywords

• Municipal administration
• Citizen services
• Civil registry
• Waste management
• Public tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Schleiden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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: Stadt Schleiden generates revenue primarily through local taxes and levies paid by residents and businesses, including property taxes (Grundbesitzabgaben), visitor/tourism levies (Kurtraufwand and Fremdenverkehrsbeitrag), entertainment tax (Vergnügungssteuer), secondary residence tax (Zweitwohnungssteuer), and parental fees (Elternbeiträge) for childcare services. The municipality also collects fees for civil registry services, waste management, building permits, and other administrative services.
2. Tourism Services (via GfW Schleiden): GfW Schleiden (Gesellschaft für Wirtschaft, Tourismus und Veranstaltungen mbH), a 100% owned subsidiary of the city, generates revenue through tourism services including tour guiding, event management, and tourism promotion. The GfW also facilitates bookings for accommodation providers and sells event tickets (e.g., Friday Walk tickets at €10, organ concert donations).
3. Waste Management Fees: Revenue is generated through waste disposal fees and related waste management services, including the Abfallwirtschaftszentrum (AWZ) Mechernich which serves the region's waste disposal needs.
4. Sports and Cultural Facility Fees: Revenue from the Sportpark Schleiden (opened 2024), swimming pools (Freibäder), and sports facilities. Cultural events at venues such as Kurhaus Gemünd, Kurpark, and Schlosskirche generate revenue through ticket sales and donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stadt Schleiden is a municipal government entity that delivers statutory administrative services to its citizens and residents across 18 localities, including civil registry, resident registration, building permits, waste management, local taxation, and social welfare support. It also operates tourism, cultural, educational, and recreational services — promoted under its 'Nationalparkhauptstadt' (National Park Capital of the Eifel) brand — through its in-house administration and the wholly-owned tourism subsidiary GfW Schleiden (Gesellschaft für Wirtschaft, Tourismus und Veranstaltungen mbH).

Product overview

Stadt Schleiden operates a municipal government website serving as the digital gateway to its administrative services and community information. The offering consists of a citizen portal (Bürgerportal) for online administrative transactions, the ALLRIS council information system for political transparency, and various service modules including civil registry, waste management, event calendar, and tourism promotion. The website serves 18 localities including Gemünd (a recognized Kneipp spa town) and is designated as the Nationalparkhauptstadt (National Park Capital) of the Eifel region. No commercial products, APIs, or AI-powered features are offered; the services are standard municipal e-government offerings for resident and visitor convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bürgerbüro (Citizen Service Center) In-person citizen service delivery at the Rathaus for civil registry, resident registration (Meldewesen), identity documents, voter registration, and administrative inquiries; open Monday–Thursday 07:45–12:30 and Monday/Thursday 14:00–17:30.
• Standesamt (Civil Registry Services) Civil registry services including marriage ceremonies, Trauzimmer and Candle-Light wedding venues, appointment scheduling, documentation requirements, and fee information.
• Abfallwirtschaft (Waste Management Services) Municipal waste management including waste calendars, recycling guidance, bulky waste collection, electronic waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and composting guidance.
• Sozialleistungen (Social Welfare Services) Social welfare administration including Bürgergeld (citizen's income), SGB XII (Sozialamt), Wohngeld (housing allowance), Blindengeld/Blindenhilfe, Rentenanträge (pension applications), Behindertenbeirat, Vorsorge-Vollmacht advice, and support for young people with disabilities.
• Öffentliche Ausschreibungen (Public Procurement) Publicly listed procurement opportunities and tender announcements for municipal contracts.
• Ehrenamtskarte NRW (Volunteer Recognition Card) Free volunteer recognition card providing discounts at partner businesses (e.g., up to 15% at AXA insurance, 10% at Nationalpark-Zentrum Eifel); valid 3 years; administered by the Ehrenamtsbeauftragte.
• ALLRIS Ratsinformationssystem (Council Information System) Public council information system providing access to political agendas, minutes, committee documents, and municipal decision-making records.
• Bürgerportal (optigov-views) Online citizen service portal providing digital access to administrative services, staff directory, departmental information, and service forms 24/7.
• GenussWalk Eifel — Friday Walk & Concert combined ticket Combined festival and hiking event ticket sold by GfW Schleiden; includes festival band, guided hike, regional food tasting, reserved table near the stage, and welcome drink at the Friday concert.
• City tours in Gemünd Approximately 1.5-hour guided city tours in Gemünd priced at €5 per person, conducted by certified 'Eifelguide' Dr. Klaus Duck as part of the GfW Schleiden summer holiday program.
• Sportpark Schleiden Newly opened municipal sports park (April 2024) providing expanded sports and leisure infrastructure for residents and visitors.
• Friedhöfe & Ehrenmäler (Cemetery and Memorial Services) Municipal cemetery management and memorial administration for residents across the 18 localities.
• Municipal Archive (Stadtarchiv) Municipal archive providing access to historical records, documents, and genealogical resources for residents and researchers.
• GfW Schleiden — Tourism and Event Services Tourism and event services delivered through the 100%-owned subsidiary GfW Schleiden (Gesellschaft für Wirtschaft, Tourismus und Veranstaltungen mbH): visitor information, tour guiding, event management, accommodation booking facilitation, and ticket sales.
• Veranstaltungskalender (Municipal Event Calendar) Comprehensive event calendar publishing cultural events, concerts, theater performances, exhibitions, and community activities across Schleiden and Gemünd.

Quantifiable outcome

• Schleiden hosts more students than residents during school terms due to its role as a Schulstadt (school city) with two Gymnasiums, two Realschulen, a Förderschule, and an offshoot of Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Nationalpark EifelcoreOthersStadt Schleiden is designated as the 'Nationalparkhauptstadt' (National Park Capital) of the Eifel. The municipality works closely with Nationalpark Eifel for nature conservation, visitor management, and sustainable tourism. The Nationalpark-Zentrum Eifel (located at Vogelsang) offers visitor experiences and education about the national park. This partnership is central to Schleiden's identity and tourism strategy.
• Nordeifel Tourismus GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNordeifel Tourismus GmbH is the regional tourism marketing organization for the Northern Eifel area, of which Schleiden is a key member. The partnership involves joint marketing of tourism products, event promotion, and regional branding initiatives. GfW Schleiden coordinates directly with Nordeifel Tourismus for event listings and visitor acquisition.
• Vogelsang IPcoreOthersVogelsang IP is a historical education and memorial site (former Nazi Ordensburg and Belgian military training area) located within the National Park Eifel on Schleiden's former municipal territory. It reopened to the public on January 1, 2006. The site serves as a major cultural tourism attraction managed by its own foundation. While the built area was removed from municipal control in 1972, the site is a key partner in regional tourism and historical education.
• Bürgerstiftung Schleiden (Citizen Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bürgerstiftung Schleiden is a civic foundation that supports charitable initiatives within the municipality. It is referenced on the city's official website as a key partner in community development. The foundation raises funds and supports projects for the benefit of Schleiden's residents.
• Musikschulzweckverband Schleiden (Music School Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Musikschulzweckverband Schleiden operates the municipal music school, offering instrumental lessons, ensembles (including Saxophon Ensemble and BigBand), and children's music education. The music school performs regularly at city events (Kurkonzerte, Friday concerts, instrument introduction sessions).
• GfW Schleiden (Gesellschaft für Wirtschaft, Tourismus und Veranstaltungen mbH)coreOthersGfW Schleiden is a 100% owned subsidiary of Stadt Schleiden responsible for tourism promotion, economic development, and event management. It operates the Tourist Information office, organizes the summer holiday program, manages city tours, and coordinates the Friday concert series. It processes personal data from website contact forms for tourism service delivery.
• LEADER EifelmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEADER is a European Union rural development funding program. The LEADER Eifel region includes Stadt Schleiden, supporting local projects through European agricultural fund rural development grants. The partnership supports infrastructure and community development projects in the region.
• Historische Stadt- und Ortskerne in NRW (Historic Towns in NRW)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStadt Schleiden is listed on the 'Historische Stadt- und Ortskerne in NRW' (Historic Towns and Village Centers in North Rhine-Westphalia) portal, which promotes municipalities with preserved historic town centers. This is a marketing and heritage partnership.
• Nationalpark-Zentrum EifelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Nationalpark-Zentrum Eifel is located at Vogelsang and offers an interactive exhibition about the National Park Eifel. It is a key partner in the region's nature tourism ecosystem. The center offers a 10% discount to Ehrenamtskarte holders from Stadt Schleiden.
• AXA Geschäftsstelle Büser OHGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal insurance agency in Schleiden offering up to 15% discount on vehicle and property insurance to Ehrenamtskarte holders. Part of the NRW volunteer recognition program network.
• Fahrzeugaufbereitung PeschminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal vehicle detailing service in Schleiden offering 15% discount to Ehrenamtskarte holders. Part of the NRW volunteer recognition program.
• ladies first — Nachhaltige Naturmode GemündminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainable fashion boutique in Gemünd offering 5% discount to Ehrenamtskarte holders. Part of the NRW volunteer recognition program network.
• DLG Eifel (Deutsche Leibniz Universität – continuing education)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDLG Eifel is a regional education and training organization. Its logo appears among partner organizations on the municipality's website, suggesting a partnership for continuing education and professional development in the region.
• Silent Rider EifelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilent Rider is a sustainable mobility/tourism initiative in the Eifel region, likely offering silent electric vehicle tours or similar environmentally friendly tourism experiences. Its logo appears among partner organizations on the municipality's website.
• Opfer Netzwerk (Victim Support Network)minorOthersThe Opfer Netzwerk is a victim support network whose logo appears among partner organizations on the municipality's website. This likely relates to support services for victims of the 2021 catastrophic flooding in the region.
• WEISS-Intermedia GmbH & Co. KGmoderateTechnology or IntegrationWEISS-Intermedia GmbH & Co. KG (based in Monschau) provides external web hosting services for the Stadt Schleiden website. The company handles server infrastructure, data storage, and website availability under a data processing agreement (AVV).
• Chamaeleon AktiengesellschaftmoderateTechnology or IntegrationChamaeleon AG (based in Montabaur) provides external web hosting and network solutions for the Stadt Schleiden website. The company operates as a hosting provider under a data processing agreement (AVV) for the municipality.
• Stadtbibliothek Schleiden (Municipal Library)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Stadtbibliothek Schleiden is a municipal library service that appears as a partner organization on the city website. It provides cultural and educational services to residents, contributing to the municipality's cultural ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Nationalpark Eifel (Nationalparkverwaltung Eifel): Public body governing the Nationalpark Eifel, with which Schleiden holds a 'Core' partnership under the Nationalparkhauptstadt designation. Operates the Nationalpark-Zentrum Eifel at Vogelsang and is the strategic anchor for Schleiden's tourism identity.
• Nordeifel Tourismus GmbH: Regional tourism marketing organization and named 'Core' partner of Stadt Schleiden. Co-markets the Eifel destination including Schleiden's assets; comparable as a destination-management organization adjacent to the city's GfW Schleiden.
• Vogelsang IP (Slamener Heide-Stiftung): Independent foundation managing the Vogelsang memorial and educational complex within Schleiden's former territory. Core partner for cultural tourism; operates a complementary attraction model adjacent to the city.
• Stadt Gemünd (incorporated into Stadt Schleiden): Historic precursor city merged with Schleiden in the 1972 reorganization; now a Stadtteil of Schleiden holding the Kneipp-Kurort status (1970/1978). Demonstrates the spa-town administration model that remains relevant for Schleiden's visitor levy (Kurtaxe) capability.

Direct peers

• Stadt Monschau: Adjacent Eifel municipality in the same Kreis Euskirchen district with a comparable mix of historic town center (Fachwerkstadt), tourism orientation, small population, and rural catchment. Demonstrates the same municipal service + tourism operating model in a directly comparable setting.
• Stadt Bad Münstereifel: Nearby Eifel tourism municipality offering historic town center, spa/wellness positioning, and similar Bürgerportal-based service delivery. Also a popular destination in the southern Eifel with comparable scale and service portfolio, including post-2021 flood recovery experience.
• Stadt Mechernich: Same Kreis Euskirchen district municipality that operates the AWZ Mechernich waste management center referenced in Schleiden's services. Comparable in size, rural-suburban blend, and intermunicipal service cooperation model (Verbandsgemeinde-style).
• Gemeinde Hellenthal: Neighboring Eifel municipality within the Nationalpark Eifel with comparable population scale, rural tourism focus, and municipal service offering. Highly comparable size and operational profile to Schleiden.
• Stadt Heimbach: Small Eifel tourism municipality abutting the Rursee reservoir with overlapping nature-tourism profile, comparable municipal scale, and similar reliance on a small administrative team serving dispersed villages.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Euskirchen: District capital of Kreis Euskirchen and the seat to which Schleiden lost its Kreisstadt status in 1972. Broader incumbent offering full municipal services to a significantly larger population (~60k) and serving as the administrative hub of the same district.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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