Bourgeoisie de la Ville de Fribourg - Burgergemeinde Stadt Freiburg

What Bourgeoisie de la Ville de Fribourg - Burgergemeinde Stadt Freiburg does

The Ville de Fribourg, formally "Bourgeoisie de la Ville de Fribourg – Burgergemeinde Stadt Freiburg," is the municipal government (commune) of the bilingual French/German capital of the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Founded in 1157, it provides the full stack of statutory municipal services to its residents: resident registration (Contrôle des habitants), communal income and real estate tax collection, waste collection and recycling (40+ waste streams via the Déchetterie des Neigles and mobile collection points), public safety via the Police locale, parking management across seven P+R facilities (770+ spaces) using license plate recognition and five third-party payment apps, and social programs including the Heat Wave Support Plan for residents aged 75+ and the SCEPM migrant family–school liaison. Cultural and recreational infrastructure is operated directly, including the MEMO bilingual library and ludothèque, the outdoor Bains de la Motta (150,000+ annual visitors, 100-year anniversary in 2023) and indoor Piscine du Levant, and the annual Format Mondial illustration exhibition.

The technology layer is built primarily on a Drupal CMS website developed by local firms :ratio and Stimul, integrated with the Canton of Fribourg's eGov platform for online administrative transactions, eBill for digital tax invoicing, Winmedio for library catalog management, and AMICUS for the cantonal pet registry. The website and citizen services are delivered in ten languages (French, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Tigrinya, Turkish, Serbian). Revenue is structurally tax-funded: communal income tax at 80% of cantonal rate, 2.85‰ real estate contribution, recurring waste, dog, fire-exemption, and ecclesiastical taxes, plus transaction fees on administrative certificates and subscription-style fees for the pools and library.

Governance is led by Mayor (Syndic) Thierry Steiert heading a five-member Conseil communal. The commune operates within a network of formal partners including Agglomération de Fribourg (P+R management), Réseau Santé de la Sarine (senior welfare checks), Velafrica (bicycle recycling), the Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire (cultural programming), and a federation of local cultural and civic associations. Service delivery is hybrid: physical offices (Maison de Ville, Contrôle des habitants, Déchetterie des Neigles), digital self-serve platforms, and physical facilities, with distinct Tariff A (resident) and Tariff B (non-resident) pricing for recreational services.

Name

Bourgeoisie de la Ville de Fribourg - Burgergemeinde Stadt Freiburg

Legal name

Bourgeoisie de la Ville de Fribourg - Burgergemeinde Stadt Freiburg

Website

https://ville-fribourg.ch

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ville de Fribourg is the bilingual French/German municipal government of the Canton of Fribourg capital in Switzerland, delivering statutory municipal services — tax collection, resident registration, waste management, parking, public safety, social programs, and cultural/recreational facilities — to its resident population and partner institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Waste management services
• Resident registration services
• Public pool facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Fribourg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Communal income tax: The city collects communal income tax at 80% of the cantonal base rate for both natural persons (individuals) and legal entities (companies). This is the primary source of municipal revenue.
2. Waste management taxes: Annual base tax of CHF 90 per taxpayer plus purchase of official blue waste bags (taxed). Revenue covers waste collection services, maintenance, and installation renewal.
3. Property/real estate tax: Real estate contribution tax at 2.85‰ of the fiscal value of buildings, collected from property owners and usufructuaries registered in the land register.
4. Administrative fees: Various municipal fees including residence certificates (CHF 20 per adult), identity cards, dog licenses, building permits, and other administrative services.
5. Cultural facility fees: Revenue from swimming pools (Piscine du Levant and Bains de la Motta), MEMO library memberships, and sports facility rentals.
6. Fire service exemption tax: Annual tax of CHF 100 for individuals not serving in the fire brigade, managed jointly with Réseau Santé de la Sarine.
7. Ecclesiastical tax: Collection of church tax for recognized religious communities (Catholic and Protestant) at 6% of income and 18% of wealth for natural persons.
8. Dog tax: Communal dog license fee of CHF 120 per dog, in addition to cantonal fees of CHF 100 plus CHF 5 administrative charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Ville de Fribourg delivers comprehensive municipal services including resident registration, communal tax collection, waste management and recycling, cultural programming (MEMO bilingual library, Format Mondial exhibition), sports facilities (two public swimming pools), community support services for seniors and migrants, and parking/mobility infrastructure through P+R facilities. Services are accessible in 8+ languages via physical offices and e-government online platforms.

Product overview

The Ville de Fribourg operates a comprehensive digital service platform offering municipal administration services, recreational facilities, cultural programs, and community support. The portfolio includes two swimming facilities (Bains de la Motta outdoor pool and Piscine du Levant indoor pool), the MEMO bilingual library and ludotheque, waste management services with the main Déchetterie des Neigles and mobile déchetterie, administrative services through the Contrôle des Habitants, parking management with P+R facilities, tax collection, and the SCEPM school-family liaison service for migrants. Sustainability initiatives span air, water, biodiversity, and climate action. Cultural programming includes the annual Format Mondial exhibition. The Canicule plan provides heat wave support for elderly residents. Services are accessible in 8 languages (French, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Tigrinya, Turkish, Serbian).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bains de la Motta (Outdoor Swimming Pool) Outdoor swimming pool facility open from May to September, featuring a 50-meter pool with 8 lanes, non-swimmers pool, splash pad, beach-volleyball, basketball, and table tennis. Includes a café with terrace and accessibility for persons with reduced mobility. Attracts 150,000+ swimmers annually.
• Piscine du Levant (Indoor Swimming Pool) Covered indoor swimming pool offering lap swimming, aquafitness courses, and diving facilities with various membership options for residents and non-residents.
• MEMO (Bilingual Library and Ludothèque) Bilingual library and ludothèque offering books, comics, documentaries, DVDs, audiobooks, games, magazines in French and German. Includes cultural activities, video game space, technology assistance, free WiFi, and seed exchange (grainothèque). Membership tiers for young, students, apprentices, AVS, and adults.
• Waste Management Service Comprehensive waste management including household waste collection (twice weekly via official blue bags), recycling (paper, cardboard, green waste), 15 collection points, main Déchetterie at Neigles, and mobile déchetterie service. Manages over 40 different waste types including organic, paper, cardboard, PET, glass, metals, electronics, and furniture.
• Contrôle des Habitants (Resident Registration) Resident registration and management service handling arrivals, departures, address changes, identity cards, and residence certificates (CHF 20 per adult). Offers online e-déménagement services via the cantonal eGov platform.
• Déchetterie des Neigles (Recycling Center) Main waste disposal center accepting aluminum, iron, wood, PET bottles, capsules, minerals, organic waste, special waste, used oils, bulky items, paper, batteries, plastic, tires, light sources, textiles, glass, and metals. Open Monday through Saturday with extended Saturday hours. Co-located with SINEF wastewater treatment plant.
• SCEPM - Service de Contact Ecole-Parents Migrants School-family liaison service promoting contact between immigrant families and city schools. Provides advice on school matters regardless of cultural background or language, available for parents and teachers.
• Parking and Mobility Services City parking management including 7 park-and-ride facilities with 770+ spaces, public parking zones with free first-hour policy, digital fines with QR codes, mobile payment apps (allPark, EasyPark, Parkingpay, Paybyphone, PrestoPark), and parking permits.
• Impôts et Taxes (Tax Collection Service) Municipal tax collection service for physical and legal persons, including communal income tax (80% of cantonal base rate), wealth tax, real estate contributions (2.85‰ of fiscal value), dog tax (CHF 120 communal + CHF 100 cantonal), ecclesiastical tax (6% income, 18% wealth), waste management tax (CHF 90 base), and fire service exemption tax (CHF 100). Offers eBill payment options and debt management support.
• Plan Canicule (Heat Wave Support Plan) Heat wave support program for residents aged 75+ and retirees who need assistance. During heat alerts, the home care service contacts registered individuals to verify wellbeing and arrange home visits if needed. 300+ seniors registered.
• Format Mondial (Illustration & BD Exhibition) Annual outdoor illustration and comic art exhibition featuring works from local and regional artists. Joint exhibition with Bulle, Morat, and the cantonal library (BCU) showcasing the canton of Fribourg's illustration talent.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat Wave Support Plan: 300+ seniors registered, proactive welfare calls during alerts, zero home visits required during alerts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VelafricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for bicycle recycling program. Bicycles collected at the Neigles recycling center are refurbished by people in professional reintegration programs before being shipped for second life in seven African countries.
• Ville de BulleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for Format Mondial exhibition. Joint exhibition showcasing 15 illustrators and comic artists from the canton runs in Fribourg (July-August 2026), Bulle (September-October 2026), and Morat (October-December 2026).
• Musée de MoratminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for Format Mondial exhibition. Part of tri-city exhibition series showcasing local illustration and comic art, with round table on AI in graphic creation at Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire (BCU).
• Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire (BCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Format Mondial exhibition hosting round table on 'Artificial Intelligence in Graphic Creation' on October 1st. Co-organizer of cultural programming.
• Réseau santé de la Sarine (SASDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMandated by the City to conduct welfare check calls to seniors (75+) registered in the Heat Wave Support Plan during alerts from Service du médecin cantonal. Essential partner for vulnerable population protection.
• SINEFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany operating the wastewater treatment plant (STEP) co-located with the Neigles recycling center. Co-organized open house event in May 2025.
• Esperanza (torréfacteur artisanal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal artisan coffee roaster based in Vuadens supplying MEMO library's café. Coffee served is 100% fair trade and organic, supporting sustainable local procurement.
• Association noeticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFribourg gaming association providing staff presence for video game activities at MEMO library on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons, plus organizing special gaming events.
• Fondation L'EstampilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation that created the seed exchange furniture (grainothèque) at MEMO library, supporting community seed sharing and gardening education.
• Croix Rouge Jeunesse FribourgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuns weekly technology assistance sessions at MEMO library every Tuesday 4:30-5:30 PM to help people understand and use smartphones, tablets, and computers.
• Fondation suisse en faveur de l'enfant infirme moteur cérébralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated accessible lift for persons with reduced mobility at Bains de la Motta outdoor swimming pool.
• Agglomération de FribourgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages the seven P+R parking exchange facilities with 770+ spaces for commuters. Partnership for sustainable mobility and reduced center-city traffic. Also partner for smart parking studies and city planning initiatives.
• Fribourg Tourisme et RégionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional tourism organization providing panoramic webcam views and promoting city attractions to visitors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stadt Winterthur: Sixth-largest Swiss city operating municipal administration, public pools, libraries, waste management, and a broad portfolio of e-government services highly comparable to Fribourg's stack.
• Stadt Bern: Swiss capital-city municipal government with bilingual (German/French) service delivery and a comparable mix of administrative, cultural, recreational, parking, and waste-management functions to Fribourg.
• Ville de Genève: Largest French-speaking Swiss municipal government, providing municipal administration, taxation, public pools, libraries, parking, and urban planning functions on a scale analogous to Fribourg but materially larger.
• Ville de Neuchâtel: French-speaking Swiss canton-capital commune operating tax collection, population control, library, pools, and waste services in a similarly scaled jurisdiction to Ville de Fribourg.
• Ville de Lausanne: French-speaking Swiss municipal government operating a comparable portfolio of administrative services, cultural facilities, waste management, mobility (P+R) infrastructure, and e-government services to roughly 140,000 residents.
• Ville de Bulle: Smaller municipal authority in the Canton of Fribourg that already partners with Ville de Fribourg on the Format Mondial tri-city exhibition; offers directly comparable municipal services at a smaller scale.
• Stadt Luzern: Mid-sized Swiss-German municipal authority delivering parallel municipal administration, recreational facilities (pools, library), parking and mobility management, and senior/community welfare programs.

Others

• Agglomération de Fribourg: Intercommunal structure that jointly manages P+R facilities (770+ spaces) and mobility planning with Fribourg; acts as both operational partner and adjacent governance tier rather than a direct competitor.
• Canton de Fribourg (eGovernment platform): Cantonal government entity whose eGov portal hosts shared online services (eDéménagement, building permits) underpinning Fribourg's digital service delivery; comparable enabling/overlapping public-sector infrastructure.

Regional players

• Stadt St. Gallen: Bilingual (German-based) Swiss municipal government offering a full municipal-services portfolio analogous to Fribourg's, but with a distinct linguistic orientation and regional economic base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/villefribourg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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