What Skara kommun does

Skara kommun is a Swedish municipality (kommun) operating under the Swedish Local Government Act, headquartered at Södra Kyrkogatan 2 in Skara, Västra Götaland County, Sweden (Org.nr 212000-1702). It serves approximately 19,000 residents across seven service areas: preschool and education, care and support, culture and recreation, construction and housing, business and enterprise, traffic and roads, and municipal governance. The municipality operates a digital platform built on Sitevision CMS with GDPR-compliant personal data processing, an e-services self-service portal (sjalvservice.skara.se), and an SMS alert system powered by partner F24. Core physical assets include the Vilans fritidsområde (a 50m swimming complex, year-round ice rink, sports halls, Trackman golf simulator, and Fritidsbanken equipment library), the Petersburgs friluftsområde (outdoor gym, pumptrack, padel courts, and a new 2026 Flowtrail mountain bike track), Katedralskolan upper-secondary school, and Musikskolan music school.

The business model is funded primarily through municipal taxation, supplemented by user fees for recreational services. Pricing is detailed in Swedish kronor with age-based tiers: swimming pool entry ranges from 41 SEK (children) to 104 SEK (adults), with family and annual passes available; facility rentals include ice rink at 1,000 SEK and sports halls at 350 SEK/hr. Revenue streams include facility rental, course fees, advertising space (e.g., 3,000 SEK/week digital screens), and government-funded programs such as the national Fritidskortet (Leisure Card) covering children aged 8-16. The municipality owns two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Centrumbostäder i Skara AB (housing) and Skara Energi AB (energy supply).

Strategic positioning is anchored by Vision 2035 (adopted 10 June 2024), targeting population growth to 24,000 inhabitants by 2040. Key partnerships include a three-year agreement with Balthazar Science Center (signed July 2026), participation in the UNESCO-designated Platåbergens Geopark, and the GINS (Green Innovation Node Skaraborg) initiative. Customer segments span families with children, senior citizens requiring care, local businesses seeking permits and development support, and general residents and visitors using recreational and cultural facilities.

Name

Skara kommun

Legal name

Skara kommun

Website

https://skara.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Skara kommun is a Swedish public-sector municipality in Västra Götaland County serving approximately 19,000 residents with education, elderly care, infrastructure, and recreational services, operating Vilans fritidsområde, Katedralskolan, and two wholly-owned municipal companies (Centrumbostäder, Skara Energi).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Educational Support Services (611710), Libraries and Archives (51921), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public education
• Elderly care
• Recreational facilities
• Waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Skara

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source from municipal taxes levied on residents and businesses within Skara kommun jurisdiction.
2. Facility Rental and Usage Fees: Revenue from renting sports facilities, event venues, conference rooms, and recreational areas including Vilans fritidsområde, ice rink, swimming pools, and sports halls.
3. Course and Activity Fees: Fees for educational and recreational programs including swimming lessons, music school, and sports courses.
4. Advertising Space: Revenue from digital advertising screens at Vilans fritidsområde (3,000 kronor per week) and other municipal property advertising placements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skara kommun is a Swedish municipality providing comprehensive public services to its roughly 19,000 residents, including public education (preschool, grundskola, Katedralskolan upper secondary, SFI, and adult education), social and elderly care, municipal infrastructure (water, waste, roads), business support and permit processing, and a portfolio of recreational and cultural facilities such as Vilans fritidsområde, Vilanbadet swimming facility, Vilans ishall ice rink, Musikskolan music school, Fritidsbanken equipment lending library, and a 9-hole city golf course.

Product overview

Skara kommun is a Swedish municipality website and service portal providing a broad range of public services and recreational facilities. The core digital offering consists of the public website (skara.se) through which residents access e-services, news, and administrative information. The municipality operates two major recreational facility areas: Vilans fritidsområde (Vilanbadet swimming complex, ice rink, indoor halls, outdoor fields, golf simulator, and Fritidsbanken equipment library) and Petersburgs friluftsområde (outdoor gym, trails, flowtrail, pumptrack, padel, and sauna facilities). Educational offerings include Katedralskolan upper-secondary school and Musikskolan music school. Digital engagement tools include the self-service e-services portal (sjalvservice.skara.se), the SMS alert service, and four newsletter publications. The Fritidskortet (Leisure Card) enables children aged 8-16 to access subsidized extracurricular activities through sports clubs and music school. These services collectively serve residents, visitors, and businesses across childcare, education, elderly care, sports, culture, and municipal administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Katedralskolan: Upper secondary school (gymnasium) operated by Skara kommun, offering multiple study programmes including a cycling gymnasium. Located at Brunsbogatan 1, Skara.
• Vilans fritidsområde
• Upplev Skara
• Varnhem.se
• Näringslivsbrevet
• GINS - Grön Innovationsnod Skaraborg
• Vision 2035

Products and services

• Vilans fritidsområde Integrated sports and recreation complex in Skara comprising indoor halls, outdoor fields, an ice rink, and a swimming facility, available for booking by residents, associations, schools, and visitors for organized sports, training, and recreational activities.
• Vilanbadet Public swimming facility within Vilans fritidsområde offering general public swimming sessions, designated senior swimming hours, and a swimming school (simskola) for children, with entry fees and multi-visit card pricing.
• Vilans ishall Public indoor ice rink at Vilans fritidsområde for figure skating, ice hockey, and recreational skating, available for individual and association bookings.
• Katedralskolan Municipal upper secondary school in Skara offering gymnasieutbildning programmes to students in the municipality and surrounding area.
• Musikskolan Municipal music school in Skara providing instrument lessons, ensemble activities, and music courses to children, youth, and adults, with fee-based enrolment.
• Fritidsbanken Free equipment lending library that lets residents borrow sports and outdoor recreation gear (skis, skates, tents, etc.), reducing the cost barrier to outdoor and sports activities.
• Fritidskortet Subscription-based leisure card program offering residents discounted or free access to municipal recreation activities and facilities, with age-tiered and senior pricing.
• E-tjänster Digital self-service portal through which residents and businesses can apply for municipal services, permits, school enrolment, and other administrative processes 24/7.
• SMS-tjänst Subscription SMS notification service that delivers alerts from Skara kommun (e.g., disruptions, important announcements) to subscribers' mobile phones via the F24 platform.
• Petersburgs friluftsområde Municipal outdoor recreation area with trails and outdoor activities for residents and visitors.
• Simskola Children's swimming school course program run at Vilanbadet, teaching water confidence and stroke skills, with course-based registration and fees.
• Skara city golf course (9-hole) Municipal 9-hole golf course with a Trackman simulator, available to residents and visitors for green-fee play and simulator sessions.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Balthazar Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Three-year agreement signed July 1, 2026 for collaboration on science education and outreach activities. Balthazar Science Center provides interactive science experiences for municipal residents, particularly children and youth, aligning with educational and cultural development goals.
• GINS - Grön Innovationsnod SkaraborgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Innovation Node Skaraborg - collaborative initiative uniting expertise and resources to create environment for future food systems in the Skaraborg region. Part of regional sustainable development efforts with focus on green innovation and agricultural technology.
• Platåbergens GeoparkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO Global Geopark designation recognizing international geological significance of the plateau mountain landscape. Collaborative effort involving multiple municipalities and stakeholders to preserve and promote unique geological heritage.
• Varnhems kulturmiljö ek.förminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration entity for Varnhem cultural heritage area consisting of Västergötlands museum, Swedish Church (Svenska kyrkan), and Skara kommun. Publishes Varnhem.se newsletter (5x/year) and develops local tourism.
• Vinnova Digital Transformation (VDT-22)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital transformation project collaboration between municipalities in Västra Skaraborg region, Högskolan i Skövde (university), and Göliska IT. Funded by Vinnova Swedish Innovation Agency for public sector digitalization.
• Fritidskortet initiativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational government program enabling children aged 8-16 years to participate in recreational activities. Skara accepts Fritidskortet payments for music school courses and registered sports associations. 500 SEK/year per child, 2,000 SEK for households receiving housing benefit.
• MedborgarskolanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Medborgarskolan for para-activities (activities for persons with disabilities). Partnership includes shared funding from Stiftelsen Henning Ahlsons fond. Activities include water activities, circle training, crafts, theater, and cooking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Säffle kommun: Swedish municipality in Värmland with approximately 15,000 residents, providing directly comparable municipal services portfolio (education, social care, recreation, infrastructure). Similar small-town Swedish kommun profile with analogous governance structure under Kommunallagen.
• Götene kommun: Small neighboring municipality in the Skaraborg/Västra Götaland region with ~13,000 residents. Closely comparable in size and rural-Swedish-kommun service profile, often co-operating with Skara kommun on regional initiatives.
• Mariestad kommun: Neighboring Västra Götaland municipality on Lake Vänern with ~24,000 residents. Direct regional peer operating similar municipal services and recreational infrastructure, and a comparable demographic profile.
• Tibro kommun: Small neighboring Skaraborg municipality with ~11,000 residents. Closely comparable in scale and service breadth to Skara kommun, serving as a directly relevant peer for benchmarking municipal operations in the Skaraborg regional cluster.
• Falköping kommun: Neighboring municipality in the Skaraborg region with ~33,000 residents. Directly comparable as a regional peer serving the same geographic and economic catchment, with overlapping service delivery model including municipal schools, sports facilities, and elderly care.
• Hjo kommun: Small Skaraborg-region municipality with ~9,000 residents operating under the same Swedish municipal governance framework. Comparable small-kommun service delivery model with similar population-base constraints and Vision-style strategic planning.
• Värnamo kommun: Swedish municipality in Småland with ~34,000 residents. Comparable in scale and service breadth, operating municipal schools, sports facilities, and elderly care under the same Swedish local government framework.
• Mjölby kommun: Swedish municipality in Östergötland with ~28,000 residents. Similar size class and service portfolio mix to Skara kommun, useful as a benchmark for small-to-mid-sized Swedish kommun operations and Vision-style growth strategies.
• Lidköping kommun: Neighboring Skaraborg municipality with ~40,000 residents. Operates a comparable portfolio of municipal services and recreational facilities (including swimming, ice sports, and schools), serving as a same-region benchmark for service scope and operational scale.

Broad incumbents

• Skövde kommun: Larger Skaraborg municipality (~57,000 residents) hosting Högskolan i Skövde (university partner of Skara's Vinnova digital transformation project). Provides a broader-incumbent reference point for municipal service delivery at greater scale in the same region.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/katedralskara
• YouTubesoundcloud.com/skarapodden
• Facebookfacebook.com/skarakommun
• Instagraminstagram.com/skarakommun
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skara-kommun

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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