Stadt Werder (Havel)

What Stadt Werder (Havel) does

Stadt Werder (Havel) is a municipal government entity (Kommune) in the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark, Brandenburg, Germany, serving a population of 27,061 residents as of 2026. It functions as the local Verwaltung, delivering mandated public services including citizen registration (Bürgerservice), building and business permits, civil protection (Feuerwehr, Katastrophenschutz-Leuchtturm), education (Kitas, schools), cultural programming (Stadtbibliothek, Kunst-Geschoss gallery, Havel-Therme), tourism promotion through its Tourist-Information, and participatory civic engagement (Zukunftshaushalt). The municipality holds the designation 'staatlich anerkannter Erholungsort' (state-recognized recreation destination) and operates under the 'Blütenstadt' (Blossom City) brand, anchored by the annual Baumblüte festival and proximity to Berlin and Potsdam. Governance is led by Bürgermeisterin Manuela Saß with Christian Große as Erster Beigeordneter.

The municipality's digital infrastructure is anchored by werder-havel.de (relaunched June 2026), the Zweckverband Digitale Kommunen Brandenburg (DIKOM) service portal for online administrative procedures, the newly launched Werder-App (iOS/Android, July 2026), and the Geoportal geographic information system. Supporting technology includes Matomo open-source analytics (self-hosted with IP anonymization), Ninja Firewall, Usercentrics consent management, CleverReach newsletters, and BundID federal e-identity integration. The site is WCAG 2.1 AA compliant and GDPR-compliant with a designated Datenschutzbeauftragter.

Revenue is derived primarily from municipal taxes (Grundsteuer, Gewerbesteuer, Hundesteuer), administrative fees, tourism income via the certified Tourist-Information and Gastgeberverzeichnis, educational and care service fees (Kitas, library, school meals), cultural event programming, and event-venue rentals. A Zweitwohnungssteuer (Second Home Tax) is scheduled to take effect 01.01.2027, expanding the revenue base. Budget figures are not publicly disclosed on the city's website; the entity operates on a public-sector funding model rather than a commercial pricing structure.

Name

Stadt Werder (Havel)

Legal name

Stadt Werder (Havel)

Website

https://werder-havel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stadt Werder (Havel) is a Brandenburg municipal government serving 27,061 residents with administrative services, education, childcare, civil protection, and tourism, operating through the werder-havel.de website, DIKOM service portal, and Werder-App under Bürgermeisterin Manuela Saß.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Werder (Havel)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: The city generates revenue primarily through municipal taxes including property tax (Grundsteuer), business tax (Gewerbesteuer), and dog tax (Hundesteuer). Revenue also includes fees for administrative services, construction permits, and cultural facilities.
2. Second Home Tax (Zweitwohnungssteuer): The city is introducing a second home tax effective 01.01.2027 for residents with secondary residences within the municipal boundaries.
3. Tourism Revenue: Revenue from tourism includes accommodation bookings via the Gastgeberverzeichnis directory and visitor services at the Tourist-Information.
4. Educational and Care Services: Fees for Kita (daycare), school meals, library services, and cultural programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Stadt Werder (Havel) is a municipal government delivering administrative, educational, cultural, tourism, and public safety services to its roughly 27,000 residents and visitors. Core offerings include the city website and DIKOM Serviceportal for online administrative procedures, the Werder-App for mobile municipal information, Kitas and schools for childcare and education, the Stadtbibliothek and Kunst-Geschoss gallery for cultural services, and Tourist-Information plus Havel-Therme for tourism and recreation. Revenue comes from municipal taxes, administrative fees, tourism bookings, and childcare/cultural service charges.

Product overview

Stadt Werder (Havel) operates as a municipal government providing digital and in-person citizen services through a unified platform architecture. The core offering consists of the city website (werder-havel.de) as the primary digital front door, complemented by the DIKOM-powered service portal for online administrative procedures and the Werder-App for mobile access to municipal information. Supporting services include the Tourist-Information, Stadtbibliothek, Kunst-Geschoss gallery, and municipal childcare facilities (Kitas). The city recently expanded digital services with a June 2026 website relaunch and new mobile application, while maintaining traditional in-person services at city hall and through various municipal facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kunst-Geschoss: City gallery located in the Schützenhaus on the island, featuring exhibitions of local and regional artists
• Werder-App
• Zukunftshaushalt

Products and services

• City Website (werder-havel.de) Official municipal website serving as the primary digital channel for city information, news, administrative services, and citizen engagement; features navigation for city administration, local news, tourism, and community information.
• Digital Service Portal (DIKOM) Online administrative service portal enabling residents to complete government procedures digitally, including registration services, ID/passport applications, and business registration without visiting city hall.
• Werder-App Free mobile application for iOS and Android providing push notifications for urgent announcements, news updates, event calendars, and direct links to administrative services and municipal facilities.
• Tourist-Information Municipal tourism service located in the Lindowsches Haus, offering visitor information, accommodation booking via the Gastgeberverzeichnis directory, and city tours; certified with the German Tourism Association's Rote i-Marke quality seal.
• Kunst-Geschoss (City Gallery) Municipal art gallery located in the Schützenhaus on the island, hosting rotating exhibitions of local and regional artists across multiple disciplines including painting, graphics, sculpture, and photography.
• Stadtbibliothek (City Library) Public library offering book lending, reading programs including the Lesesommer summer reading club, game days, and digital resources for residents of all ages.
• Havel-Therme Municipal thermal spa and wellness facility offering bathing, sauna, and relaxation services for visitors and residents, celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2026.
• Kinderkrippe & Kindertagesstätten (Kitas) Municipal childcare facilities including crèches and kindergartens with various locations across the city and its districts, offering full-day care and early childhood education services.
• Stadtverwaltung (City Administration) Core municipal government services including resident services (Bürgerservice), building permits, waste management coordination, public safety, and citizen registration services available at city hall.
• Geoportal Werder (Havel) Web-based geographic information system providing interactive maps and spatial data for the municipality, supporting urban planning and public information access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third consecutive certification with Rote i-Marke quality seal from DTV
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landesbetrieb Straßenwesen BrandenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2026State road construction authority jointly implementing the comprehensive rehabilitation of Eisenbahnstraße (780m) from August 2026 to April 2028. Part of L 90 federal road improvement project. The first section from Elsastraße roundabout to city exit was completed in 2020.
• Wasser- und Abwasserzweckverband Werder-Havelland (WAZV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater and sewage association participating in the Eisenbahnstraße reconstruction to renew sanitary and drinking water infrastructure.
• E.DIS Netz GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy grid operator participating in Eisenbahnstraße reconstruction for power line renewal.
• e.dis thermcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict heating provider undertaking repairs on main district heating pipeline in Adolf-Damaschke-Straße (July 2026) and participating in Eisenbahnstraße reconstruction.
• Netzgesellschaft Berlin-Brandenburg (NBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrid network company participating in Eisenbahnstraße reconstruction project.
• Zweckverband Digitale Kommunen Brandenburg (DIKOM)coreTechnology or IntegrationMunicipal IT service provider supporting digitalization of administrative services. Provides Serviceportal platform hosting Werder's A-Z administrative services including online residency registration, document loss declarations, and business registrations.
• Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting provider for werder-havel.de. Located in Espelkamp, Germany. Provides hosting infrastructure with GDPR-compliant data processing.
• EDEKA Markt Katrin SchneiderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional retail partner supporting Katastrophenschutz-Leuchtturm (civil protection lighthouse) exercises with provisions and public relations support.
• Jüttner EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent agency organizing the Hafenfest (Harbor Festival) in the Havelauen from July 31 to August 2, 2026.
• Leitstelle Brandenburg an der HavelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency dispatch center managing KatRetter (civil protection first responder) registration and alert system for qualified first aid volunteers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stadt Ketzin/Havel: Small Brandenburg town on the Havel with comparable population, water-tourism profile, and municipal service offering. Direct overlap in Havel-region tourism and infrastructure planning with Werder (Havel).
• Stadt Brandenburg an der Havel: Independent city (kreisfreie Stadt) in Brandenburg with a comparable population base and full municipal service portfolio (Bürgerservice, Kitas, schools, library, tourism). Most direct comparability: same state, similar governance structure, and shared regional infrastructure partners.
• Gemeinde Michendorf: Neighboring Brandenburg municipality in Potsdam-Mittelmark with similar small-town population and proximity-to-Berlin dynamics. Most comparable on commuter-growth, school/Kita capacity pressures, and digital service expectations.
• Gemeinde Schwielowsee: Neighboring municipality directly bordering Werder (Havel) with a similar small-town profile, Havel-water tourism focus, and comparable digital citizen-services needs. Direct adjacency creates overlap in commuter traffic, tourism flows, and regional planning topics.
• Stadt Bad Belzig: Another Brandenburg 'staatlich anerkannter Erholungsort' of comparable population scale. Most analogous peer in terms of recreation designation, tourism infrastructure, and small-city administrative footprint within Potsdam-Mittelmark region.
• Stadt Teltow: Brandenburg city bordering Berlin with similar population scale and a Berlin-suburb growth profile. Comparable on citizen-services digitization, family/childcare demand, and commuter-infrastructure pressures.
• Stadt Beelitz: Brandenburg town in Potsdam-Mittelmark of similar population scale with a tourism-led identity (Spargelstadt, Beelitz-Heilstätten). Comparable mix of municipal administration, tourism promotion, and small-city digital service delivery.
• Stadt Nauen: Brandenburg city in Havelland of similar population scale with comparable Bürgerservice, Kita/school network, and tourism initiatives. Useful comparability on small-city administration and Berlin-proximity commuter dynamics.
• Stadt Rathenow: Independent city in Brandenburg with a similar population band and full municipal service portfolio, including tourism (Optikpark) and civic engagement programs. Comparable peer on operational scale and Brandenburg governance context.

Regional players

• Stadt Potsdam: State capital of Brandenburg immediately adjacent to Werder (Havel). Comparable as a Brandenburg municipal authority providing citizen services, tourism, and cultural programming; broader scale but overlapping operational scope and shared commuter/tourism catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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