Schloss Godens Entertainment (sge) Gmbh

What Schloss Godens Entertainment (sge) Gmbh does

Schloss Gödens Entertainment (SGE) GmbH is a privately held, family-owned event-management company headquartered at Schloss Gödens in Sande, Lower Saxony, Germany. Founded in 2000 and managed by three members of the Graf von Wedel family, SGE operates the 'Landpartie' brand — a portfolio of multi-day lifestyle fairs held at prestigious historic castles and manor houses across Germany. Five annual events form the core product: Landpartie Burg Adendorf (Wachtberg), Landpartie Schloss Gödens (Sande), Landpartie Schloss Lembeck (Dorsten), Landpartie Gut Barbarastein (Rommerskirchen), and the Weihnachtliche Landpartie Schloss Gödens, together attracting approximately 100,000 visitors and 120–200+ curated exhibitors per event across categories including fashion, home, garden, culinary, jewellery, and lifestyle.

The company monetises through consumer ticket sales (€14–24 dynamic pricing), exhibitor booth rentals, corporate Christmas packages, civil wedding venue rental in the Baroque Hall (850 EUR per ceremony, six dates per year), cultural event venue rental, and advertising in the Landpartie magazine (up to 35,000 copies per location). Distribution combines an online ticket shop (www.landpartieshop.de) with QR-code electronic tickets, phone sales, on-site box offices, and direct B2B enquiry channels. Technology consists of a standard e-commerce ticketing platform with PayPal, SEPA direct debit, Sofortüberweisung, and credit card integrations, supported by Cloudflare Turnstile bot protection and a published GDPR-compliant privacy framework.

SGE operates with a lean core team of approximately 10 staff plus seasonal event personnel, and has established long-running venue partnerships with aristocratic estate-owning families (von Loë at Burg Adendorf; von Merveldt at Schloss Lembeck; Lothar Weitz at Gut Barbarastein), the Standesamt Sande for civil weddings, and cultural event producers (Klassik am Meer, Musikalischer Sommer in Ostfriesland, American Drama Group Europe). The company's strategic positioning centres on exclusive access to historic venues, strict quality curation ('Klasse statt Masse'), and a curated two-sided marketplace of premium lifestyle exhibitors and quality-conscious consumers.

Name

Schloss Godens Entertainment (sge) Gmbh

Legal name

Schloss Gödens Entertainment GmbH

Website

https://www.landpartie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schloss Gödens Entertainment GmbH is a family-owned German event organiser that operates the 'Landpartie' brand of multi-day premium lifestyle fairs held at historic castles and estates, serving quality-conscious consumers and curated lifestyle exhibitors across four to five annual events in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lifestyle Event Management

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Shows Organizers (THAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Lifestyle event management
• Castle venue fairs
• Premium lifestyle exhibitions
• Wedding venue rental
• Corporate event packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Sande

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Sale of entry tickets to Landpartie events for consumers. Dynamic pricing model: early-bird tickets from 14 EUR, day-of tickets up to 24 EUR (Burg Adendorf) or 22 EUR (other venues). Free youth tickets for children up to 15. Free admission for wheelchair users and companions.
2. Exhibitor Booth Rental: Exhibitors pay stand rental fees to participate in Landpartien events. Rental includes pagoda tents, stand partitions, basic lighting, exhibitor badges, marketing catalogue entry, and parking permits. Payment due by event date; cancellation policy with 25% penalty if stand cannot be re-rented.
3. Corporate Christmas Packages: SGE sells corporate event packages for company Christmas celebrations held during the Weihnachtliche Landpartie on Schloss Gödens. Packages include tickets, mulled wine vouchers, and catering. Basis-Paket: 555 EUR net (25 tickets). Additional tickets at 22 EUR/person. Packages are available for minimum 25 guests.
4. Wedding Venue Rental: Civil marriage ceremonies held in the Baroque Hall of Schloss Gödens in partnership with the Sande registry office. Usage fee of 850 EUR includes exclusive use of the hall, floral arrangement, standing tables, and decorative elements for a self-organised sparkling wine reception. Limited to 50 guests and 6 dates per year.
5. Exhibitor Advertising (Magazine): SGE produces a high-quality Landpartie magazine with up to 35,000 copies per event location. Exhibitors can purchase advertising placements in the magazine. Entry in the exhibitor catalogue and event website is mandatory and separately invoiced.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schloss Gödens Entertainment GmbH produces and operates a portfolio of multi-day premium lifestyle fairs branded as "Landpartien," held at historic castles and manor houses in Germany (Schloss Gödens, Burg Adendorf, Schloss Lembeck, Gut Barbarastein). Each fair curates 120–200 exhibitors across fashion, home, garden, culinary and lifestyle categories for an audience of up to 25,000 visitors per event. Ancillary paid offerings include civil wedding ceremonies in the Baroque Hall of Schloss Gödens, bundled corporate Christmas packages, on-site concerts and theatre events, magazine advertising placements and exhibitor booth rentals.

Product overview

Schloss Gödens Entertainment GmbH (SGE) operates a platform of lifestyle event products centered on its 'Landpartien' brand — multi-day premium lifestyle fairs held at historic German castles and estates. The core offering consists of five annual Landpartien events: Landpartie Schloss Gödens, Landpartie Burg Adendorf, Landpartie Schloss Lembeck, Landpartie Gut Barbarastein, and the Weihnachtliche Landpartie Schloss Gödens. These are complemented by corporate event packages (Firmen-Weihnachtspakete), civil wedding ceremonies at Schloss Gödens, and cultural concerts/theater events at the venue. The company also operates an e-commerce ticketing platform (www.landpartieshop.de) for online ticket sales with multiple payment methods, a free customer magazine, and exhibitor partnership programs. The product portfolio spans event ticketing, venue rental, hospitality services, and advertising opportunities for exhibitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landpartien (event series) Multi-day lifestyle events held at Germany's most prestigious castles and manor houses, combining exclusive shopping, fine dining, art, culture and culinary experiences with 120–200+ curated exhibitors and up to 25,000 visitors per event.
• Landpartie Schloss Gödens Five-day lifestyle fair at Schloss Gödens during Pentecost weekend, featuring approximately 150 curated exhibitors across fashion, garden, home, culinary, art and lifestyle categories together with cultural performances.
• Landpartie Burg Adendorf Four-day lifestyle fair at Burg Adendorf during Ascension Day weekend with over 180 curated exhibitors across living, fashion, garden and culinary categories, plus art, culture and culinary experiences.
• Landpartie Schloss Lembeck Four-day lifestyle fair at Schloss Lembeck during Corpus Christi weekend with over 150 curated exhibitors and a cultural programme set among old trees and Baroque architecture.
• Landpartie Gut Barbarastein Three-day autumn lifestyle fair at Gut Barbarastein featuring approximately 120 exhibitors, set among hydrangeas and flowering borders, with seasonal culinary highlights.
• Weihnachtliche Landpartie Schloss Gödens Annual four-day Christmas lifestyle fair at Schloss Gödens combining festive shopping, seasonal gastronomy, illuminated stalls and a holiday atmosphere with curated exhibitors.
• Firmen-Weihnachtspakete (Corporate Christmas Packages) Three bundled corporate event packages for company Christmas celebrations during the Weihnachtliche Landpartie, including tickets, mulled wine vouchers and catering for groups of 25+ attendees.
• Standesamtliche Trauungen (Civil Weddings) auf Schloss Gödens Civil wedding ceremonies held in the Baroque Hall of Schloss Gödens in cooperation with the Standesamt Sande, offering six annual Friday dates with up to 50 guests and inclusive floral and décor setup.
• Events auf Schloss Gödens (concerts and theatre) Concert and theatre programming hosted at Schloss Gödens, including Klassik am Meer classical concerts, Musikalischer Sommer in Ostfriesland chamber performances and American Drama Group Europe open-air Shakespeare productions.
• Online-Ticketshop (landpartieshop.de) E-commerce ticketing platform for Landpartie events featuring QR-code based electronic tickets, customer account management and order processing with PayPal, SEPA direct debit, Sofortüberweisung and credit card payments.
• Landpartie Magazin Free customer magazine distributed in print and digital e-paper, providing exclusive previews, exhibitor highlights and inspiration across categories including Garden, Living, Lifestyle, Fashion, Culinary and Framework Program; also a placement opportunity for exhibitor advertising.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25,000 visitors per individual Landpartie event
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Standesamt Sande (Civil Registry Office Sande)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGE partners with the Standesamt Sande to offer civil wedding ceremonies in the Baroque Hall of Schloss Gödens. The registry office manages appointment scheduling while SGE provides the venue, décor, and ceremony support. Six dates are available per year, coordinated jointly.
• Graf und Gräfin von Merveldt (Schloss Lembeck)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGE collaborates with the Graf and Gräfin von Merveldt to host the Landpartie Schloss Lembeck on their estate at the boundary of the Ruhr area and Münsterland region.
• Georg und Gabriela Freiherr & Freifrau von Loë (Burg Adendorf)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGE partners with Georg and Gabriela Freiherr & Freifrau von Loë to hold the Landpartie Burg Adendorf at their manor estate in Wachtberg, near Bonn.
• Lothar Weitz (Gut Barbarastein)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGE partners with host Lothar Weitz to present the Landpartie Gut Barbarastein in Rommerskirchen, located halfway between Cologne and Düsseldorf.
• Klassik am MeerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKlassik am Meer is an external classical music concert series that uses the Baroque Hall of Schloss Gödens as one of its venues. SGE provides the venue and infrastructure.
• Musikalischer Sommer in OstfrieslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Musikalischer Sommer is a regional music festival series designated as a 'Lighthouse Project of Lower Saxony'. Schloss Gödens Baroque Hall serves as one of its concert venues, hosting classical and chamber music performances.
• American Drama Group Europe (ADG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADG Europe stages open-air Shakespeare performances in the Schlosspark of Schloss Gödens annually, using the castle's historic grounds as a theatre backdrop.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tollwood Festival: Tollwood is a Munich-based seasonal lifestyle and cultural festival combining curated exhibitors, gastronomy, and cultural programming. Comparable to Landpartien in targeting quality-conscious consumers with an experience-driven marketplace model, though Tollwood is held in a temporary urban park rather than a historic castle.
• Christmasworld (Messe Frankfurt): Christmasworld is the leading international trade fair for seasonal and festive decoration, held annually in Frankfurt. Directly comparable to SGE's Weihnachtliche Landpartie in combining curated festive exhibitors with consumer-accessible programming, though Messe Frankfurt delivers it at a B2B scale rather than a castle-estate experience.
• Christmas Garden: Christmas Garden is a Germany-based seasonal lighting and experience event held at historic parks, gardens, and castles. Comparable to SGE's Weihnachtliche Landpartie in using heritage venues for premium seasonal consumer experiences, with similar ticket pricing and family/leisure target audience.
• Concours of Elegance: Concours of Elegance is an annual luxury automotive and lifestyle event held at Hampton Court Palace and other heritage venues in the UK. Comparable to Landpartien in leveraging prestigious historic venues to attract premium lifestyle exhibitors and affluent visitors, with similar curated exclusivity and brand positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Ambiente (Messe Frankfurt): Ambiente is the world's largest consumer goods trade fair held annually in Frankfurt, covering dining, living, and lifestyle categories that directly overlap with Landpartien's Wohnen, Kulinarik, and Lifestyle exhibitor mix. Comparable as a B2B/B2C lifestyle exhibitor platform, but operates at vastly larger scale and as a multi-hall convention rather than a curated estate event.
• Maison & Objet Paris: Maison & Objet is the premier twice-yearly lifestyle, design, and home decor trade fair in Paris. Comparable to Landpartien in serving premium lifestyle exhibitors and quality-conscious consumers, particularly in Wohnen, Mode, and Kunst categories, but operates as a large international B2B event rather than a regional curated estate experience.
• Heimtextil (Messe Frankfurt): Heimtextil is the world's largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles, held annually in Frankfurt. Comparable to SGE's home and interior exhibitor categories, though it is a B2B trade fair with international scale rather than a consumer-facing curated estate event.

Regional players

• Formex (Stockholm): Formex is a Nordic lifestyle and design trade fair held biannually in Stockholm, covering interior, fashion, and lifestyle categories. Comparable to Landpartien in curating premium lifestyle exhibitors across Wohnen, Mode, and Schmuck, though it operates as a Scandinavian B2B event rather than a German castle-based experience.
• High Point Market: High Point Market is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in North America, held biannually in High Point, North Carolina. Comparable to SGE's exhibitor mix in home, interior, and lifestyle categories, though it serves the US market with much larger B2B scale rather than SGE's curated German consumer estate model.
• Salon Art + Design: Salon Art + Design is a prestigious annual design fair held at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, featuring collectible design, art, and luxury lifestyle. Comparable to Landpartien's premium curated exhibitor positioning in art and interior categories, though it operates in the US as a B2B gallery-style event rather than a German multi-day family estate experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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