What Syddjurs Kommune does

Syddjurs Kommune is a Danish municipal government entity established in 2007 under the Kommunalreformen (Municipal Reform), serving approximately 42,000+ residents across 12 local plan areas on the eastern Djursland peninsula in the Central Denmark Region (Region Midtjylland), with its administrative headquarters in Ebeltoft. The municipality delivers a comprehensive portfolio of statutory public services, including childcare and education, elder and social care, waste management, building permitting, citizen registration, environmental protection, urban planning, and employment services. Service delivery operates through a hybrid physical-digital channel architecture: two physical Borgerservice (citizen service) centers in Ebeltoft and Hornslet, a call center (87 53 50 00), a Digital Hotline (70 20 00 00), and a digital self-service portal at syddjurs.dk that integrates with the national MitID and NemLog-in identity infrastructure, Digital Post, and the Bygningsaffald building-waste portal. Specialized digital products include the Digital Pladsanvisning (Nemplads) childcare placement system and the Åben Indsigt public document lookup system. The municipality co-owns the Reno Djurs I/S waste management utility with Norddjurs Kommune and participates in the Djurs Mobilitetsstrategi regional mobility partnership.

The entity's business model is non-commercial and tax-funded: revenue is derived from municipal taxes (kirkeskat and ligningsskat), state block grants under the Danish municipal equalization system, and user fees for specific services such as building permits, waste management, and an annual jordstyringsgebyr (soil management fee) of 17.30 kr per property. Strategic direction is set by the elected Byråd (municipal council), with the current policy framework anchored by the 2022-2034 'Sammen om det gode liv' (Together for the Good Life) vision and the Kommuneplan 2024 planning framework. Recent strategic actions include adoption of renewable energy project assessment criteria (June 2026), a new primary school funding model (effective 2027/28), and an ISO 27001-aligned information security policy (November 2023). The municipality maintains GDPR compliance across all departments and holds Danish public-entity status under CVR 29189978.

Name

Syddjurs Kommune

Legal name

Syddjurs Kommune

Website

https://syddjurs.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Syddjurs Kommune is a Danish municipal government entity established in 2007, serving approximately 42,000+ residents across the Djursland peninsula with statutory public services including childcare, elder care, waste management, building permits, and digital citizen services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ebeltoft

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Primary revenue from municipal taxes (kirkeskat and ligningsskat) levied on citizens and businesses within the municipality.
2. Service Fees and Gebyrer: Various fees including building permits, waste management fees, childcare fees, and administrative charges. Annual jordstyringsgebyr of 17.30 kr per property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Syddjurs Kommune is a Danish municipal government entity that administers local public services including citizen services, education, childcare, elder care, social welfare, waste management, building permits, business support, cultural and recreational facilities, and environmental protection. It delivers these services to approximately 42,000 residents and local businesses within the Syddjurs Municipality boundaries through physical citizen service centers (Borgerservice), digital self-service portals, and a call center.

Product overview

Syddjurs Kommune is a Danish municipal government providing citizen services through a unified digital platform. The primary offering is a comprehensive self-service portal (selvbetjening) that integrates multiple services including childcare placement (Nemplads), document access (Åben Indsigt), building waste reporting, tax payments, and ID/passport scheduling. The municipality operates physical citizen service centers (Borgerservice) in Ebeltoft and Hornslet with full accessibility features. For business services, an Energy Project Assessment System manages renewable energy applications. The digital infrastructure relies on national identity solutions (MitID, NemLog-in) and integrates with regional waste management partner Reno Djurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Syddjurs Kommune Self-Service Portal Digital self-service portal enabling citizens to access municipal services including waste reporting, building permits, ID/passport appointments, tax payments, and childcare placement applications. Citizens authenticate using MitID or NemLog-in.
• Åben Indsigt (Open Insight) Digital lookup system providing public access to building and case documents from 2007 onwards, including automatic redaction of personal information for privacy protection under GDPR.
• Digital Pladsanvisning - Nemplads Digital childcare placement system enabling parents to register children for daycare and childcare services in the municipality.
• Borgerservice (Citizen Service) Citizen service centers in Ebeltoft and Hornslet providing in-person assistance for passports, driver's licenses, IDs, and various municipal services. Includes physical accessibility features such as wheelchair parking, step-free access, and accessible restrooms.
• Energy Project Assessment System Internal assessment framework for evaluating renewable energy project applications including solar parks, wind turbines, battery storage, and district heating. Uses Arealbarometer screening tool and three strategic criteria for evaluating projects.
• Passport, Driver's License and ID Services Service for citizens to apply for passports, driver's licenses, and national IDs through the municipal self-service portal with appointment booking via mitpas.dk.
• Building Permit Application Online service for citizens and businesses to apply for building permits (byggetilladelse) for construction projects within Syddjurs Municipality.

Quantifiable outcome

• Byrådet vedtog fælles kriterier for vurdering af energiprojekter den 24. juni 2026, med fokus på 100% vedvarende energiforsyning i 2030
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norddjurs KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Joint partner in the Djurs Mobilitetsstrategi (Djurs Mobility Strategy), a collaborative project between Norddjurs, Syddjurs, Midttrafik, and Region Midtjylland to develop sustainable transportation across Djursland.
• MidttrafikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Regional transportation authority partnering with Syddjurs and Norddjurs municipalities in the Djurs Mobilitetsstrategi to develop integrated, sustainable mobility solutions for the Djursland area.
• Region MidtjyllandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Regional authority collaborating on the Djurs Mobilitetsstrategi, which aims to create effective, integrated, and sustainable mobility across Djursland.
• Reno Djurs I/ScoreOthersReno Djurs is an inter-municipal waste management company (I/S) jointly owned by Norddjurs and Syddjurs municipalities. They handle waste collection, recycling stations, and disposal for citizens and businesses in the Syddjurs area. The partnership manages 9 recycling stations and provides waste sorting, collection, and environmental services.
• Region MidtjyllandminorOthersRegion Midtjylland handles the investigation and mapping of contaminated sites (forurenet jord) in Syddjurs Municipality as part of regional environmental responsibilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Samsø Kommune: Small Danish rural municipality of similar size to Syddjurs. Comparable operational scale, service-delivery mix, and demographic challenges associated with a peripheral rural location.
• Lemvig Kommune: Small coastal/rural Jutland municipality with population scale broadly similar to Syddjurs. Comparable municipal mandate and rural economic base including renewable-energy initiatives.
• Norddjurs Kommune: Adjacent Danish municipality on the Djursland peninsula and Syddjurs' direct partner in Reno Djurs I/S (joint waste management) and the Djurs Mobilitetsstrategi. Most directly comparable due to shared geography, similar population, and joint operating entities.
• Holstebro Kommune: Mid-sized Jutland municipality delivering the same Danish municipal service portfolio. Comparable mix of urban-rural geography and economic-base composition.
• Ringkøbing-Skjern Kommune: Larger rural Danish municipality providing the same statutory services. Useful comparable for rural service-delivery economics, partnership models, and tourism/event-driven economic activity.
• Vesthimmerland Kommune: Mid-sized rural Danish municipality in northern Jutland with similar scale and service-delivery mandate. Comparable demographic profile and reliance on a mix of agriculture, SMEs, and tourism.
• Favrskov Kommune: Region Midtjylland municipality of broadly similar size and demographic profile to Syddjurs. Delivers the same Danish municipal service mandate and operates comparable Borgerservice and digital self-service functions.
• Odder Kommune: Small coastal/rural municipality in Region Midtjylland with a comparable population. Comparable service scope, scale, and reliance on a coastal/rural economic base.
• Skanderborg Kommune: Mid-sized municipality in Region Midtjylland with a comparable mix of urban centers and rural areas. Provides the same statutory municipal service portfolio (childcare, elder care, waste, permits, planning) to a similar population.

Broad incumbents

• Aarhus Kommune: Larger Danish municipality that serves as the regional center for Region Midtjylland. Operates the same statutory service portfolio but at much greater scale; relevant as a reference point for service models, digital platforms, and partnership structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookda-dk.facebook.com/syddjurskommune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/syddjurs-kommune
• Instagraminstagram.com/syddjurskommune

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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