Schanzen Einsiedeln Ag

What Schanzen Einsiedeln Ag does

Schanzen Einsiedeln AG operates a four-hill summer ski jumping facility on the Schnabelsberg in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. Since August 2011 the company has held designation as Swiss-Ski's National Performance Center for ski jumping and Nordic combined, and it runs the largest 'mattenschanze' in Switzerland (HS 117, named after Olympic athlete Andreas Küttel). The technical platform comprises four ceramic-tracked summer hills (HS 117, 77, 50, 28), two of which (HS 117 and HS 77) are FIS-certified for international competition, supported by chairlift and tower lift infrastructure, LED floodlighting installed November 2022, and a panoramic event space (Panorama-Raum) at 1,001 m altitude atop the HS 117 tower. Sub-brands include the Schanzä-Stubä restaurant (opened January 2024, up to 118 seats) and the Panorama-Restaurant 'Top of Einsiedeln' (40 seats).

The business model is multi-stream and non-profit. Training fees are usage-based at CHF 9–32 per participant per day depending on hill size, with separate floodlight/anlauf track fees (CHF 10–50). Guided 90-minute tours are tiered by group size from CHF 240 (family) to CHF 760 (31–45 persons). The Panorama-Raum is rented for half-day, full-day, and evening events, plus a CHF 7.00 per-person infrastructure surcharge. Gastronomy, event hosting (FIS Sommer Grand Prix, ICOC, FIS Cup, Swiss Nordic Trophy, Nordische Woche), and partner-driven adrenaline activities (Airboarding, Houserunning, Ice Carving with Impuls Event; Urban Golf with EYZ) round out the revenue mix. Customer segments include Swiss-Ski national team and cadre athletes, international ski jumpers, regional schools, Skiclub Einsiedeln youth, corporate groups, and tourists.

Ownership is structured under a non-profit Aktiengesellschaft (share capital CHF 120,200 as of 2016) that operates the facility under a Baurecht (building right) granted by Stiftung Schanzen Einsiedeln, a foundation established in 2015 by the Kaelin siblings and endowed with CHF 400,000. Board governance rests with Martin Kaelin (Chairman), Marlen Kaelin, and Daniel Kaelin, with Marcel Wasser as Managing Director (CEO). Operating headcount is ~20 core staff plus part-time guides and lift operators. The company traces its roots to a 1912 ski jumping tradition, was constructed in 2005 at a cost of CHF 14.5 million, and is currently investing in infrastructure modernization, hospitality expansion, and ecosystem buildout (pumptrack, partner activities).

Name

Schanzen Einsiedeln Ag

Legal name

Schanzen Einsiedeln AG

Website

https://schanzeneinsiedeln.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schanzen Einsiedeln AG operates a four-hill summer ski jumping facility in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, serving as Swiss-Ski's National Performance Center. The non-profit delivers FIS-certified training, competitions, guided tours, restaurants, and adrenaline activities to athletes, schools, corporate groups, and tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Einsiedeln

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training & Competition Facility Rental: Ski jumping clubs, national federations, and athletes rent training time on the four hills. Fees are charged per half-day or full-day per participant, varying by hill size (HS 28 to HS 117). Additionally, floodlight/anrun track fees apply.
2. Guided Tours: Group tours of approximately 90 minutes are offered in German. Fees are tiered by group size: 1-6 persons (CHF 275), 7-15 persons (CHF 495), 16-30 persons (CHF 650), 31-45 persons (CHF 760), and family packages (CHF 240). School class tours (60 min) are also offered.
3. Gastronomy: The company operates the Schanzä-Stubä restaurant (up to 118 seats) and the Panorama-Restaurant 'Top of Einsiedeln' (40 seats). The Panorama-Restaurant currently seeks a tenant operator on a revenue-sharing basis. Revenue comes from food and beverage sales, brunch services (March-November Sundays), and fondue offerings (September-March).
4. Panorama Room Rental: The Panorama-Raum 'Top of Einsiedeln' is rented for half-day or full-day events (including evenings). Rental includes chairlift access and infrastructure costs of CHF 7.00 per person. Diverse events include meetings, seminars, workshops, weddings, and private celebrations.
5. Event Hosting: Hosting of competitive ski jumping events including the FIS Sommer Grand Prix (August), ICOC Women, FIS Cup Men, Swiss Nordic Trophy, and Nordische Woche. Generates revenue through event fees, spectator attendance, sponsorships, and regional tourism.
6. Activity/Partner Events: Partner-organized activities including Airboarding, Houserunning, Ice Carving, Pumptrack (free public use), and Urban Golf generate activity revenue through partner Impuls Event and other providers. The facility earns referral or rental income from these activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schanzen Einsiedeln AG operates a four-hill summer ski jumping facility in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, providing ski jumping training, FIS-certified competitions, guided tours, on-site gastronomy, and panoramic event venue rentals. The facility functions as Swiss-Ski's National Performance Center for ski jumping and Nordic combined and offers adrenaline activities (Airboarding, Houserunning, Ice Carving), a free public pumptrack, and Urban Golf through partner providers.

Product overview

Schanzen Einsiedeln AG operates a multi-purpose ski jumping facility featuring four hills (HS 117, HS 77, HS 50, HS 28) serving as Switzerland's National Training Center for ski jumping and Nordic combination since 2011. The facility offers a comprehensive portfolio including ski jumping training sessions, guided tours, event venues (Panorama-Raum and Schanzä-Stubä restaurant), and adrenaline activities (Airboarding, Houserunning) provided through partner Impuls Event. The site hosts international competitions including ICOC, FIS Cup, Swiss Nordic Trophy, and the Nordische Woche. Dining options include the Panorama-Restaurant Top of Einsiedeln with panoramic views and seasonal fondue offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schanzä-Stubä: Restaurant venue with up to 118 seats, offering traditional Swiss cuisine and event hosting.
• Top of Einsiedeln
• Panorama-Raum (P-Raum)

Products and services

• Skisprungtraining (Ski Jumping Training) Training sessions on all four ski jumping hills (HS 28, HS 50, HS 77, HS 117) for beginners through elite athletes, including trial training for the public and structured programs for Swiss-Ski national team athletes and cadre members. Half-day per participant: CHF 9 (HS 28) to CHF 22 (HS 117); full-day per participant: CHF 11 (HS 28) to CHF 32 (HS 117); floodlight/inrun track fees CHF 10-50.
• Schanzen-Führungen (Guided Ski Jump Tours) 90-minute guided tours of the ski jumping facility in German, covering the history of ski jumping, the four hills' architecture, and modern ski jumping. Includes chairlift ride and panoramic views. Tiered by group size: 1-6 persons CHF 275, 7-15 CHF 495, 16-30 CHF 650, 31-45 CHF 760. Family package (max 6 persons / max 3 adults) CHF 240. School class tours (60 min): up to 25 persons CHF 275, 26-35 CHF 385, 36-45 CHF 495.
• Panorama-Raum 'Top of Einsiedeln' (Event Space) Event space at 1,001 m above sea level atop the HS 117 ski jumping tower, offering panoramic views of Einsiedeln and Lake Sihlsee. Accessible by chairlift and tower lift. Rentable for half-day or full-day events including evenings for meetings, seminars, workshops, weddings, and private celebrations up to 30 persons. Infrastructure surcharge of CHF 7.00 per person.
• Schanzä-Stubä Restaurant Restaurant facility with up to 118 seats offering traditional Swiss cuisine in a cozy setting, suitable for corporate events, family celebrations, and birthdays. Construction began with groundbreaking on June 12, 2023.
• Panorama-Restaurant 'Top of Einsiedeln' Panoramic restaurant atop the HS 117 tower offering unique views of Einsiedeln and Lake Sihlsee. Seating for individuals and groups up to 40 persons. Sunday brunch service from March to November. Daily Schanzen-Fondue offered September through March by reservation. Currently seeking a tenant operator on revenue-sharing basis.
• Airboarding Adrenaline activity where participants ride an inflatable sled down the ski jump slope at speeds up to 90 km/h. Delivered in partnership with Impuls Event. Targeted at groups for team events. Youth under 18 require parental consent.
• Houserunning Adrenaline activity where participants descend the judges' tower walls horizontally. Marketed as a one-of-a-kind experience in Switzerland. Delivered in partnership with Impuls Event for group team events.
• Eisschnitzen (Ice Carving) Cool team event combining ice carving with dining at the Schanzä-Stubä restaurant. Delivered in partnership with Impuls Event for corporate and group team-building occasions.
• Pumptrack Free-to-use action track for the whole family usable with scooters, bikes, BMX, or skateboards. Located on the Schanzen Einsiedeln facility grounds; operated by Verein Pumptrack Einsiedeln.
• Urban Golf Golf activity exploring Einsiedeln monastery village using a golf club, soft ball, and scorecard. Delivered in partnership with Einsiedeln Tourism (EYZ).
• ICOC Frauen & FIS Cup Männer (International Ski Jumping Competition) International ski jumping competition on the HS 117 Andreas K\u00fcttel hill featuring the Intercontinental Cup (ICOC) for women and FIS Cup for men. Attracts athletes, spectators, and media attention from across Europe. Sponsored by Helvetia, Raiffeisen, BKW, Sunrise, and others.
• Nordische Woche (Nordic Week) Annual Nordic week event for school classes, ski clubs, and interested children featuring the Simon Ammann Jump Parcours and the Glockenspringen fun competition for children aged 7-12. Sponsorship from Stiftung Breitensport (Foundation for Mass Sports).
• Swiss Nordic Trophy Largest competition series for Swiss Nordic youth in ski jumping and Nordic combination, held across all four hills. Sponsored by Helvetia and other partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-75% electricity consumption reduction achieved with new LED floodlighting installed November 2022

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiftung Schanzen Einsiedeln (Foundation Schanzen Einsiedeln)coreOthers · 1 January 2015The siblings Kälin from Einsiedeln acquired the ski jumping facility in 2015 and established a foundation (Stiftung Schanzen Einsiedeln) with CHF 400,000 in endowment. The foundation holds the property via a building right (Baurecht) arrangement. The foundation is the governing body overseeing the long-term sustainability of the facility.
• Swiss-SkicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2011Swiss-Ski, the Swiss Snow Sports Federation, designates Schanzen Einsiedeln as the National Performance Center for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined since August 2011. The facility serves as the primary training hub for Swiss national team athletes and cadre-level competitors. Swiss-Ski organizes major international competitions at the site, including the annual FIS Sommer Grand Prix in August.
• Skiclub EinsiedelncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkiclub Einsiedeln is the local ski club that regularly uses the facility for youth training on the HS 28 hill. The club is closely associated with the facility's history and operations, and appears in the partner/sponsor section of the website.
• Impuls EventminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImpuls Event is a partner that organizes and delivers recreational activities at the ski jumping facility, including Airboarding, Houserunning, and Ice Carving events. These are marketed as team-building and adrenaline activities for groups.
• Zürcher Schneesportverband (ZSV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZSV (Zürcher Schneesportverband) is listed as a partner of Schanzen Einsiedeln. The association likely uses the facility for snow sports training and competitions.
• Hoch-YbrigminorOthersHoch-Ybrig is a neighboring ski resort and regional partner listed on the website. Likely a regional tourism collaboration partner.
• Helvetia (Insurance)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHelvetia insurance company sponsors ski jumping competitions at Schanzen Einsiedeln, including the Swiss Nordic Trophy and other events. Listed as a sponsor on the FIS Cup and Nordische Woche event pages.
• Raiffeisen (Bank)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRaiffeisen, a Swiss banking cooperative, sponsors ski jumping competitions at the facility. Listed as a sponsor on event pages.
• BKW (Energy)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBKW, a Swiss energy company, is a sponsor of ski jumping events at the facility. Listed on event pages.
• Sunrise (Telecommunications)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSunrise, a Swiss telecom provider, sponsors competitions at Schanzen Einsiedeln. Listed as a sponsor on event pages.
• Physiobox EinsiedelnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysiobox Einsiedeln provides physiotherapy services for athletes training and competing at the facility. Listed as a sponsor on competition event pages.
• Pro SkisprungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro Skisprung is a Swiss ski jumping support organization that sponsors competitions at the facility.
• Einsiedeln Tourismus (EYZ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEinsiedeln Tourismus (EYZ) promotes Urban Golf and other tourism activities associated with the ski jumping facility. Listed as a partner on the website.
• TOPSPEED/ManacoreTechnology or IntegrationTOPSPEED/Mana (manufactured by a company called Mana) supplied and installed the ceramic inrun tracks on all four ski jumping hills in June 2021. This was a significant infrastructure upgrade that enabled resumption of jumping operations by end of June 2021.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holmenkollbakken (Holmenkollen Ski Jump): Iconic Oslo ski jumping hill operating as a tourism and sports venue with on-site museum, restaurant and observation deck, plus bundled experience offerings. Directly comparable as a ski jumping facility monetizing events, training, F&B and tourism experiences.
• M\u00fchlenkopfschanze Willingen: World Cup ski jumping venue in Hesse, Germany, hosting FIS World Cup and Continental Cup events. Comparable to Einsiedeln as a FIS World Cup venue drawing international crowds and tourism.
• Bergisel Ski Jump Stadium (Stiftung Bergisel): Iconic Olympic ski jumping facility in Innsbruck operated under a similar foundation/non-profit model, hosting international FIS events with a panoramic restaurant atop the jump tower and offering guided tours and venue rental. Highly comparable operating model to Schanzen Einsiedeln across facility type, event hosting, and revenue mix.
• Trampolino Giuseppe Dal Ben (Predazzo): Historic Italian ski jumping facility renovated for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics. Comparable as an Olympic-class ski jumping venue hosting elite international competitions and serving as a national performance site.
• Gross-Titlis-Schanze Engelberg: Switzerland's other notable operational ski jumping facility (HS 140) that hosted the 2025 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. Closest direct Swiss peer, competing with Einsiedeln for FIS event rotation and national training relevance.
• Planica Nordic Centre: Slovenian national Nordic centre operating ski jumping and Nordic combined facilities similar to Einsiedeln's National Performance Center role, hosting FIS Ski Flying and World Cup events while functioning as a federation development hub.
• Schattenbergschanze Oberstdorf: Allg\u00e4u-based ski jumping venue traditionally opening the Four Hills Tournament. Comparable to Einsiedeln as a German-speaking ski jumping facility hosting FIS competitions with associated tourism experience offerings.

Others

• Swiss-Ski: Swiss national snow sports federation that anchors Schanzen Einsiedeln as its National Performance Center. Strategic customer and federation partner rather than direct peer; relevant as the controller of Swiss competition calendar and training designations.
• Einsiedeln Tourismus (EYZ): Municipal tourism body marketing the Einsiedeln region; partner that drives Urban Golf and broader tourism activity referrals. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than competitor.

Regional players

• Hoch-Ybrig: Swiss ski resort partnered with Schanzen Einsiedeln for regional tourism cross-promotion. Comparable as a regional alpine tourism operator in the Einsiedeln area though focused on alpine skiing rather than ski jumping.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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