What Schwarzlichthelden Minigolf does

Schwarzlichthelden Minigolf operates an indoor 3D Schwarzlicht (blacklight) mini golf entertainment business in Germany. Founded in January 2017 in Mainz and expanded to Frankfurt-Bornheim in September 2018, the company permanently closed its Mainz location on May 4, 2026 and now operates solely from its Frankfurt venue on Berger Straße 138. The company is registered as Schwarzlichthelden GmbH & Co. KG, with Daniel Kayser serving as Managing Director of the general partner, Schwarzlichthelden Beteiligungs GmbH.

The core product is an 18-course indoor minigolf experience combining UV-reactive graffiti artwork created by international artists with CromaDepth 3D glasses that produce depth illusions—balls appear to float over obstacles and holes seem to hover above the playing surface. The Frankfurt venue spans approximately 330 square meters across two floors and uses 128 blacklight tubes to illuminate the artwork. Admission is weather-independent, climate-controlled, and includes 3D glasses rental. Pricing is €12-€17 per person per round depending on age and group size, with a family ticket at €54 (regular price €62). Differentiating course features include XXL loopings, pinball-minigolf hybrids, ball elevator systems, and themed recreations of local landmarks such as Frankfurt Airport and U-Bahn stations.

The business model is direct-to-consumer retail entertainment with a self-serve online reservation system (CentralPlanner by 42he GmbH) and walk-in availability. Revenue is generated across multiple streams: per-play game rounds, tiered event packages (children's birthday parties from €13/child; bachelor/bachelorette parties from €17/person; corporate events; school trips at €12/student), exclusive venue bookings accommodating 50-60 persons simultaneously at an hourly rate, and gift vouchers valid for three years. The customer base spans six segments—families with children, birthday party groups, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate groups, school classes, and young adults—distributed across the Rhein-Main metropolitan region. Marketing relies on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), earned media coverage (HR, RTL Hessen, FAZ, Frankfurter Rundschau, BILD), email newsletters via Mailchimp, and word-of-mouth. No institutional funding has been raised.

Name

Schwarzlichthelden Minigolf

Legal name

Schwarzlichthelden GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schwarzlichthelden.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schwarzlichthelden Minigolf operates a single indoor 3D blacklight minigolf venue in Frankfurt-Bornheim, Germany, serving families, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette groups, corporate clients, and school trips through per-play admissions and tiered event packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Entertainment Venue

akta.pro primary industry

Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes) (THAJAEAK)

Keywords

• Indoor minigolf entertainment
• Blacklight minigolf venue
• 3D minigolf experience
• Group event entertainment
• Birthday party venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Mainz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Per-Play Game Rounds: Standard admission fees per player per game round. Children under 5 free, children/students €14, adults €17, family套餐 €54. Additional revenue from beverage sales on site.
2. Birthday Party Packages: Package S (€13/child), Package M (€16.50/child with drink and certificate), Package L (€19/child with snack bag), Package XL (€30.50/child with trophy). Adult companions €15 each.
3. Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Packages: Men's Package S (€17/person with costume and LED crown), Men's Package M (€20/person with costume, LED, 1 drink), Men's Package L (€24/person with costume, 2 drinks, 1 shot). Women's packages from €22-€26/person with costume and Prosecco.
4. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold online (printable) or on-site. Valid for 3 years. Can be purchased for specific euro amounts.
5. Exclusive Venue Booking: Hourly rate rental of entire venue for large groups (50-60 persons capacity). Includes exclusive access without other players. Hourly rate agreed upon in advance.
6. School Trip Packages: Special student rate of €12/student outside regular hours. Includes free entry for 2 adult supervisors. Additional supervisors available for fee on request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Schwarzlichthelden operates an indoor 3D Schwarzlicht (blacklight) minigolf entertainment business. Each location features 18 uniquely themed minigolf courses enhanced with CromaDepth 3D glasses that create floating-ball and holographic depth effects, UV-reactive graffiti artwork by international artists, and custom obstacles including XXL loopings and pinball-minigolf hybrids. The Frankfurt venue spans approximately 330 square meters across two floors, while the original Mainz location closed permanently on May 4, 2026.

Product overview

Schwarzlichthelden operates an indoor 3D Schwarzlicht (blacklight) mini golf entertainment business with two locations (Frankfurt and formerly Mainz). The core product is 18 uniquely themed mini golf courses featuring UV-reactive graffiti art by international artists, CromaDepth 3D glasses creating holographic effects, and multi-floor course layouts with obstacles including loopings and pinball-style elements. The Frankfurt location opened in September 2018 on Berger Straße; the Mainz location operated from January 2017 and closed permanently on May 4, 2026. Supplementary offerings include children's birthday parties (Kindergeburtstag), bachelor/bachelorette parties (Junggesellenabschied), corporate events (Firmenfeier/Betriebsausflug), school trips (Schulausflug), Christmas parties (Weihnachtsfeier), gift vouchers, and exclusive venue bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Schwarzlicht Minigolf Frankfurt Indoor blacklight mini golf experience at the Frankfurt-Bornheim venue with 18 uniquely designed courses across two floors (approximately 330 sqm), featuring CromaDepth 3D glasses that create floating ball effects and holographic visuals, UV-reactive graffiti artwork by international artists, and themed areas including Frankfurt Airport and U-Bahn station recreations. Open 7 days a week with late hours and aimed at individual visitors, families, and groups.
• Children's Birthday Party (Kindergeburtstag) Birthday party packages for children up to 14 years old (minimum 5 children) at the Frankfurt venue, including costume rental for the birthday child, drinks, hero certificates, snack bags, and trophy options. Available in four package tiers (S at €13/child, M at €16.50/child, L at €19/child, XL at €30.50/child), with adult companions priced at €15 each.
• Bachelor/Bachelorette Party (Junggesellenabschied) Stag/hen party packages for minimum 5 persons, including Schwarzlichthelden costume rental, LED crown/wristband, and drink packages. Men's packages (S at €17/person, M at €20/person with costume + 1 drink, L at €24/person with costume + 2 drinks + 1 shot). Women's packages (M at €22/person with costume + 1 Prosecco, L at €26/person with costume + 2 Prosecco).
• Corporate Party (Firmenfeier) Corporate event packages for company celebrations, team building activities, and business outings at the Frankfurt venue, including exclusive booking options for groups of 30+ persons at an hourly rate. Tailored for groups of 2-50+ persons.
• Christmas Party (Weihnachtsfeier) Special Christmas celebration packages with capacity for up to 70 persons at the Frankfurt venue, featuring heated outdoor seating options and proximity to the Frankfurt Christmas market.
• School Trip (Schulausflug) Educational school outing packages for children aged 8+ at the Frankfurt venue, with reduced student pricing of €12/student, accompanying adult requirements of 1 adult per 4 students, and trophies available for purchase. Free entry for 2 adult supervisors per group.
• Company Excursion (Betriebsausflug) Company outing packages similar to corporate parties at the Frankfurt venue, with exclusive booking recommended for groups of 30+ persons and hourly rate pricing.
• Gift Vouchers (Geschenkgutscheine) Gift vouchers available for purchase online (with email or postal delivery, powered by SOFORT-Gutschein widget from FIRMEDIA GmbH & Co.KG) or on-site at the Frankfurt venue. Valid for 3 years and customizable to specific Euro amounts for flexible gifting.
• Exclusive Venue Booking (Exklusivbuchung) Private venue rental option for large groups at the Frankfurt venue, with approximately 50-60 persons capacity simultaneously. Billed at a pre-agreed hourly rate (minimum 1 hour), providing exclusive venue access without other players.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 players have visited since opening
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kamin (Flammkuchen Restaurant & Bar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated approximately 400 meters from the Mainz location. Recommended as dining venue for post-game celebrations and team events. Up to 60-80 seated guests. Restaurant can arrange reserved seating for Schwarzlichthelden customers. Operated as separate business with existing relationship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Center Parcs: Major European indoor/outdoor family vacation resort operator with German locations. Competes for family leisure and group celebration budgets (birthdays, corporate events) with bundled entertainment offerings.
• Tropical Islands Resort: Large indoor water park and tropical-themed entertainment resort in Brandenburg. While different in core offering, it competes for the same indoor leisure entertainment spend and family day-trip occasions in Germany.
• Movie Park Germany: Larger theme park operator in Germany (owned by Parques Reunidos). Represents a broader entertainment incumbent that competes for the same leisure entertainment budget, particularly for group events and family outings in the Rhein-Ruhr region.

Direct peers

• Mr. Jones Minigolf: Indoor themed minigolf operator in Germany with multiple locations featuring 18-hole courses with unique themes, comparable to Schwarzlichthelden's offering in terms of group entertainment, birthday parties, and corporate event packages.
• Schwarzlicht Minigolf (other German operators): Multiple independent and franchised operators of Schwarzlicht Minigolf venues across Germany (Dortmund, Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, etc.) offering the same 3D blacklight minigolf concept with similar CromaDepth technology. They are direct competitors serving the same value proposition in other German cities.
• LaserMaxx: German laser tag arena operator with multiple franchise locations. Comparable in the family entertainment center category - indoor, group-based activities serving birthdays, corporate events, and walk-in leisure entertainment with similar pricing models.

Emerging players

• GoJump Trampolinpark: German indoor trampoline park operator. Comparable as an indoor family entertainment center targeting similar audiences (children's birthdays, group events, family outings) with membership and event-based revenue models.
• AdventureRooms: A growing chain of escape room and indoor entertainment venues in Germany. Comparable as an indoor leisure entertainment business targeting similar customer segments (families, corporate team building, group celebrations) with hour-based group bookings.

Regional players

• Belantis: Theme park located near Leipzig, Germany. Comparable as a regional leisure entertainment destination serving families and groups in Germany, though at a larger scale and different price point. Relevant for understanding competitive entertainment options in the German market.
• Holiday Park: Theme park in Haßloch, Germany (Plopsa Group). Regional competitor for family entertainment spend in the Rhein-Main-Pfalz area, particularly for day-trip and group occasion visits where Schwarzlichthelden also competes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/minigolfmainz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=ShCWBrsZs_U
• Facebookfacebook.com/schwarzlichthelden
• Instagraminstagram.com/schwarzlichthelden
• TikToktiktok.com/@schwarzlichthelden?lang=de-DE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schwarzlichthelden-minigolf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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