What Gemeinde Weyhe does

Gemeinde Weyhe is a municipal government (Gemeinde) located in the district of Diepholz in Lower Saxony, Germany, directly bordering the southern edge of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen. It was formed in 1974 through the Gebietsreform, merging the previously independent communities of Leeste, Kirchweyhe, and Sudweyhe into a unified municipality serving approximately 32,000 residents. The municipality delivers the full range of local government services through a central Rathaus (town hall) in Leeste, a separate Bürgerbüro (citizen's office), distributed departmental offices, and a 24/7 online service portal (service.weyhe.de). Functional areas include registry office (Standesamt), building permits, social services, education and childcare, senior care (Sozialstation, Seniorenzentrum Alte Wache), public safety, cultural programming, and tourism.

The municipality's technology footprint is modest and conventional: the official website is hosted externally by NOLIS GmbH with SSL/TLS encryption, uses Google Fonts for typography and embeds YouTube video, and links to a dedicated online service portal and a separate careers portal (karriere.weyhe.de). No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or mobile apps are documented. Operating assets include cultural venues (Kulturscheune, Wassermühle Sudweyhe, Weyher Theater), recreational facilities (Freibad, Mühlenkamppark), educational services (library), and community facilities (Martha Schubert Haus, youth centers).

Unlike a commercial enterprise, Gemeinde Weyhe does not operate on a pricing model. Revenue is generated through municipal taxes (Grundsteuer, Gewerbesteuer), administrative fees, and allocations from the state of Lower Saxony and federal government. The municipality is owned by the public sector under the authority of Land Niedersachsen, with no private shareholders, and is governed by an elected council and mayor. Notable strategic initiatives in the data include the Glasfaserausbau (fiber optic rollout), the Sanierungsgebiet Ortskern Leeste urban renewal program, Sofortprogramm Perspektive Innenstadt, KLIMASCHUTZ programs, and Kommunale Wärmeplanung, alongside international twin-city partnerships with Coulaines (France) and Madona (Latvia).

Name

Gemeinde Weyhe

Legal name

Gemeinde Weyhe

Website

https://weyhe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gemeinde Weyhe is a German municipal government in Lower Saxony serving approximately 32,000 residents through local administration, citizen services, education, childcare, senior care, cultural venues, and tourism, funded by local taxes and state allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration / Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Taxpayer Services, Education & Outreach (BPAIADAM), State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

Keywords

• Municipal administration services
• Local government services
• Citizen services portal
• Public cultural venues
• Social and senior care

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeste (Weyhe)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gemeinde Weyhe is a public municipality providing local government administration and public services to approximately 32,000 residents. Its core offering includes administrative services (registry office, building permits, citizen's office), digital services via the Online-Serviceportal, education and childcare, social and senior care, cultural programming through venues like the Kulturscheune and Weyher Theater, recreational facilities, and economic development support. Operations are funded through municipal taxes and administrative fees under German municipal law.

Product overview

Gemeinde Weyhe operates a unified municipal administration platform offering digital citizen services through its online portal alongside a diverse portfolio of cultural venues, recreational facilities, and community services. The core offering consists of the Online-Serviceportal providing digital administrative access, complemented by cultural attractions including the Kulturscheune event venue, the historic Wassermühle Sudweyhe cultural center and museum, and the renowned Weyher Theater (Lower Saxony's largest private theater). The municipality operates recreational facilities such as the Freibad swimming pool and Mühlenkamppark, educational services including a public library, and community facilities like the Martha Schubert Haus senior center and Seniorenzentrum Alte Wache. Tourism services include guided tours (Gästeführung) and information about local attractions, accessible via both the main website and dedicated tourism portals.

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Products and services

• Online-Serviceportal (Online Service Portal) Municipal online service portal providing digital access to administrative services, forms, and citizen services for residents of Weyhe.
• Karriereportal (Career Portal) Employment portal listing job openings, vocational training, internships, and voluntary service opportunities (FSJ/BFD) within the municipal administration.
• Kulturscheune Cultural center hosting events, concerts, exhibitions, and workshops; major venue for the GartenKultur-Musikfestival.
• Wassermühle Sudweyhe Historic water mill converted to a cultural center and museum hosting exhibitions, concerts, weddings, and the Bildhauersymposium. Part of the Niedersächsische Mühlenstraße.
• Freibad (Outdoor Swimming Pool) Public outdoor swimming pool offering recreational aquatic activities during summer months for residents and visitors.
• Bibliothek (Public Library) Public library offering lending services, reading rooms, and digital resources to residents of Weyhe.
• Martha Schubert Haus Heritage building housing the municipal social station (ambulatory care service), senior meeting center, and wedding venue; named after Martha Schubert for her DRK social work.
• Mühlenkamppark 6-hectare public park with a lake, playground, and the highest point in the municipality (17.75m above sea level), serving as a local recreation area.
• Gästeführung (Guided Tours) Guided tour service offering walking, cycling, and bus tours of the municipality, including specialty tours like Weyher Theater backstage visits and railway history.
• Seniorenzentrum Alte Wache Municipal senior center providing care and support services for elderly residents of the municipality.
• Weyher Theater Private theater described as the largest in Lower Saxony, serving as a regional visitor attraction and important cultural marketing platform.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coulaines, FranceminorOthersMunicipal twinning (partnership) agreement between Weyhe and the French municipality of Coulaines. Part of Weyhe's international municipal partnership program promoting cultural exchange and cross-border cooperation.
• Madona, LatviaminorOthersMunicipal twinning (partnership) agreement between Weyhe and the Latvian municipality of Madona. Fosters cultural exchange and regional cooperation within the framework of European municipal partnerships.
• NOLIS GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationExternal hosting provider for the municipal website. NOLIS GmbH (Celler Str. 53, 31582 Nienburg/Weser) provides website hosting services ensuring 24/7 online availability of municipal information and services. Contract includes data processing agreement (AVV) per GDPR requirements.
• Mittelweser TourismuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism organization (mittelweser-tourismus.de) that collaborates with Weyhe on tourism promotion for the entire Mittelweser region, including joint marketing, visitor information services, and regional event coordination.
• Ländliche Erwachsenenbildung (LEB) - Gästeführung ArbeitskreiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking group on guided tours operated by the Ländliche Erwachsenenbildung organization that provides professional tourist guiding services in Weyhe, including combination tours with bike and Weser ship excursions, behind-the-scenes tours of Weyher Theater, and regional ceramic art experiences.
• KommunalverbundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional municipal association (kommunalverbund.de) that Weyhe participates in for coordinated regional development, infrastructure planning, and inter-municipal cooperation in the Diepholz district.
• KommunalverbundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint urban development initiative focusing on the central village core of Leeste (Sanierungsgebiet Ortskern Leeste) and the 'Perspective Downtown' immediate program (Sofortprogramm Perspektive Innenstadt) for revitalizing commercial centers.
• LEADER-RegionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean LEADER program for rural development that Weyhe participates in, providing access to EU funding for agricultural, environmental, and rural quality-of-life projects.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Stadt Achim: Adjacent town in the Verden district bordering Bremen. Comparable as a Bremen-adjacent municipality delivering the same administrative, educational, social, and cultural service portfolio with similar fiscal structure (taxes, transfers, fees).
• Gemeinde Stuhr: Neighboring municipality in the Diepholz district of Lower Saxony, also bordering Bremen. Directly comparable as a peri-urban Gemeinde of similar scale offering the same suite of municipal administrative, social, and cultural services to a comparable resident base.
• Gemeinde Oyten: Lower-Saxony Gemeinde of comparable size adjacent to the Bremen metropolitan area. Comparable in delivering full municipal services, fiber rollout, and cultural programming under similar Land Niedersachsen governance.
• Gemeinde Lilienthal: Lower-Saxony municipality referenced alongside Weyhe in the source data. Comparable in scale, peri-urban character, and administrative mandate (registry, building permits, social services, cultural offerings), serving a similarly sized resident population.
• Stadt Bassum: Lower-Saxony town in the Diepholz district. Comparable in administrative scope, resident population, and the same municipal service mix (registry, building, social, culture, education), operating under analogous Land Niedersachsen oversight.
• Gemeinde Dörverden: Lower-Saxony Gemeinde in the Verden district along the Weser axis. Comparable in offering municipal administration, social services, education, tourism (Weser-related), and cultural programming to a comparable resident population.
• Stadt Syke: District capital of Diepholz in Lower Saxony, similar in scale and municipal remit. Comparable as a German Gemeinde/Stadt performing registry, planning, social, education, and cultural functions for a resident base in the tens of thousands.
• Samtgemeinde Bruchhausen-Vilsen-Asendorf: Rural Samtgemeinde in the Diepholz district of Lower Saxony. Comparable as a small Lower-Saxony municipal administrative entity delivering citizen services across multiple member communities with similar fiscal constraints.
• Samtgemeinde Thedinghausen: Samtgemeinde in Lower Saxony performing combined municipal administration for member municipalities. Comparable as a small-scale municipal administrative entity with the same mix of services and reliance on intergovernmental funding.

Others

• Mittelweser Tourismus: Regional tourism organization partnered with Weyhe. Not a competitor but a directly relevant ecosystem partner — a comparable regional destination-management organization that co-markets tourism across the Mittelweser corridor including Weyhe's cultural and Weser-related attractions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GästeführunginWeyhe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemeinde-weyhe

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