Stadt Widdern

What Stadt Widdern does

Stadt Widdern is the municipal administration (Stadtverwaltung) of Widdern, a city of approximately 2,000 residents located at the confluence of the Kessach and Jagst rivers in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, comprising the districts of Unterkessach and Volkshausen. First documented in 774 AD, it is described as 'eine der kleinsten Städte Baden-Württembergs' (one of the smallest cities in the state) and is governed by Bürgermeister Kevin Kopf with a municipal council. The city delivers core municipal services to residents — civil registry (Standesamt), resident registration, building permits, building plot allocation in development areas including Steinenkreuz, Hofäcker, and Unterkessach, local taxation, water and waste management, and education (kindergartens, primary school, Feinau-Schule, Hort).

Beyond statutory services, Stadt Widdern operates a portfolio of cultural and tourism infrastructure centered on the Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle (a 285 m² renovated event venue reopened September 2021), the Museum im Alten Bahnhof (local heritage museum housed in a former Jagsttalbahn station building, opened 2014), and the annual Pfingstmarkt with its Internationaler Holzfällerwettbewerb (sports lumberjack competition). The city's revenue model is exclusively public-sector in character: municipal tax revenue from residents and businesses, building plot allocation fees, Bürgerbüro administrative fees (civil registry, fishing licenses), Kulturhalle venue rental (quote-based), and Pfingstmarkt vendor stall fees (€8 per running meter per day, with structured electricity and waste-disposition add-ons).

Distribution and service delivery are mixed in-person and digital: citizens transact in person at the Rathaus (relocated to the renovated Alte Kelter building) and Bürgerbüro at Keltergasse 5, while digital channels include the widdern.de municipal website (hosted externally by Becklyn GmbH), a dedicated events portal (kulturhalle.widdern.de), the RIS council-session portal, a quarterly newsletter, and the Diginights online ticketing platform integrated into the venue site. Technology integrations include Usercentrics (GDPR consent management), Calendly (appointment scheduling), Microsoft Teams (video consultations), Google Maps and YouTube embeds, and Eye-Able (accessibility compliance). The municipality is marketed as part of the HeilbronnLand tourism region and along the 332 km Kocher-Jagst-Radweg cycling network, with active recurring cultural partnerships with the Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Mörderische Schwestern crime writers' collective, Liederkranz Widdern choral society, and Holzfällerfreunde Widdern.

Name

Stadt Widdern

Legal name

Stadt Widdern

Website

https://widdern.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stadt Widdern is the municipal administration of Widdern, a city of approximately 2,000 residents in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, delivering statutory services (civil registry, building permits, taxation, education) alongside cultural infrastructure including the Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle event venue, a local heritage museum, and the annual Pfingstmarkt festival.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Government & Municipal Event Venues (THAHAAAE), Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations) (THAJADAI)

Keywords

• Municipal administration services
• Public sector governance
• Cultural event venue rental
• Citizen registration services
• Municipal building plot allocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Widdern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: General municipal tax revenue from residents and businesses within the city limits.
2. Event Venue Rental – Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle: Rental income from the Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle (285 m² main hall, 83 m² stage, 78 m² club room, 31 m² kitchen), used for weddings, corporate events, cultural events, and private celebrations.
3. Pfingstmarkt Vendor Fees: Standgebühren (stall fees) for vendors at the annual Pfingstmarkt festival. Fee structure: 8 € per running meter per day (2-day event, minimum 3 m width/depth), plus optional electricity (15 € for 230V, 25 € for 16A three-phase) and waste disposal flat fees (15 €). Day exhibitors pay 50% surcharge.
4. Building Plot Allocation Fees: Revenue from the allocation of municipal building plots in development areas such as Steinenkreuz, Hofäcker, and Unterkessach.
5. Citizens Office Fees: Fees collected through the Bürgerbüro for administrative services including civil registry (Standesamt), fishing licenses, and other citizen services.

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Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stadt Widdern is a municipal government entity that provides public administration, citizen services, and cultural infrastructure for approximately 2,000 residents. Its core offerings include the Bürgerbüro (citizen service office for civil registry, fishing licenses, and administrative services), the Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle event venue (rentable for weddings, corporate, and cultural events), the Museum im Alten Bahnhof local history museum, building plot allocation in residential development areas, and annual cultural events including the Pfingstmarkt with the international Holzfällerwettbewerb.

Product overview

Stadt Widdern operates as a small municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, with approximately 2,000 residents. The city offers a range of public services centered around administration, cultural venues, and community events. The primary infrastructure offering is the Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle, a renovated event venue for private celebrations and cultural performances. Additional services include the citizen service office (Bürgerbüro), municipal administration (Rathaus), and the Museum im Alten Bahnhof for local history exhibitions. The municipality also facilitates building plot applications, maintains public recreational facilities including cycling routes, and organizes annual events such as the Pfingstmarkt festival with its international lumberjack competition. Digital services include an online service portal for citizen requests and a ticketing system for cultural events.

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Products and services

• Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle Event Venue Rental A modern, fully renovated event venue in Widdern offering facilities for private events, weddings, corporate events, and cultural performances. Features a main hall of 285 m², stage area of 83 m², club room of 78 m², kitchen of 31 m², modern lighting and sound technology, barrier-free access, and parking. Accommodates up to approximately 300 persons.
• Bürgerbüro (Citizen Service Office) Municipal citizen service office providing administrative services including issuing documents, processing applications, civil registry (Standesamt), fishing licenses, resident registration, and general citizen assistance during specified opening hours at the Rathaus.
• Museum im Alten Bahnhof Local history museum housed in a historic brick train station building. Features rotating exhibitions by artists and associations, plus a permanent exhibition on the Jagsttalbahn railway. Open Sundays 14:00-17:00.
• Bauplatzbewerbung (Building Plot Application Service) Online service for applying for municipal building plots in Widdern. Includes downloadable application forms and information about current residential development areas (Steinenkreuz, Hofäcker).
• Event Ticketing (Diginights) Online ticket booking system for Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle events including Schwäbischer Abend, Ladies Crime Night, Bock auf Comedy, Remember Cup, concerts, and the spring Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn concert.
• Pfingstmarkt & Holzfällerwettbewerb Annual 2-day traditional festival held at Whitsun featuring market stalls (vendor fees: 8 € per running meter per day), an international lumberjack competition (Holzfällerwettbewerb), live entertainment, and regional specialties. Vendor stall fees include optional electricity (15 € for 230V, 25 € for 16A three-phase) and waste disposal flat fees (15 €).
• Kocher-Jagst-Radweg (Cycling Tourism Route) Cycling route services along the Kocher and Jagst rivers, part of Germany's Top River Routes network. The 332 km circular route features 1,920 meters of elevation gain, with Widdern as a key stop along the Jagsttal section.
• Educational Facilities (Kindergartens, Grundschule, Feinau-Schule, Hort) Municipal educational facilities including Kindergarten Zwergennest, Kindergarten Rasselbande, Grundschule (primary school), Feinau-Schule, and Hort (after-school care) serving families in the Widdern municipality.
• Waste and Water Management Services

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DLR Lampoldshausen (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2024The DLR (German Aerospace Center) at Lampoldshausen hosted a special exhibition at the Museum im Alten Bahnhof Widdern (January–March 2024) titled 'Das Tor zum Weltall' (The Gate to Space), showcasing the aerospace testing facility and its role in the Ariane space program. Dr. Michael Wohlhüter and later Adolf Frank (founding member) gave introductions and lectures at the museum.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft Kocher-Jagst-Radweg (AG Kocher-Jagst)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiddern participates in the Kocher-Jagst-Radweg network managed by the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Kocher-Jagst-Radweg based in Schwäbisch Hall (Karl-Kurz-Str. 44, 74523). The 332-km circular route is promoted as one of Germany's Top River Routes, with Widdern serving as a key stop along the Jagsttal section. The working group coordinates signage, route maintenance, and joint tourism marketing for the cycling corridor.
• Liederkranz Widdern 1825 e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiddern's oldest association (founded 1825) – the Liederkranz (choral society) – collaborates with the city for cultural events, museum exhibitions (celebrating 200 years in 2025), and performances at the Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle. The choir performs at official municipal events including the opening of the renovated Kulturhalle.
• Holzfällerfreunde WidderncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Holzfällerfreunde Widdern (Lumberjack Friends) are the core organizers of the annual Internationaler Holzfäller-Wettbewerb (sports lumberjack competition) held during the Pfingstmarkt. The event attracts international athletes and is a key pillar of Widdern's tourism and cultural identity.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK)minorOthersDRK provides first aid and medical support during the annual Pfingstmarkt event, ensuring visitor safety alongside the event's own medical personnel.
• Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWiddern is promoted as part of the HeilbronnLand tourism region. The Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand markets the Kocher-Jagst-Radweg and regional attractions including Widdern's heritage sites, cycling routes, and cultural events.
• Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn (WKO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe WKO, an internationally acclaimed chamber orchestra based in Heilbronn, performs at the Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle, including a spring concert in May 2024 featuring works by Parry, Haydn, and Tchaikovsky. The partnership positions Widdern's venue as a serious cultural destination.
• Mörderische Schwestern (Crime Writers Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mörderische Schwestern, a German association of female crime writers, present their Ladies Crime Night event at the Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle annually. Six authors perform short crime readings (each ending with a 'Schuss'/shot), accompanied by live music. This is a recurring cultural programming partnership.
• Technisches Hilfswerk (THW) – Ortsverband WiddernminorOthersThe local THW chapter (youth and adult units) participates in the Pfingstmarkt with a beer tombolla, raising funds for the organization. The THW also provides an info stand alongside the Jugendfeuerwehr Widdern.
• Jugendfeuerwehr WiddernminorOthersThe youth fire brigade (Jugendfeuerwehr) operates an information stand at the annual Pfingstmarkt with activities including target practice with a fire extinguisher bucket, obstacle course, and coloring corner.
• Tischtennisclub WiddernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe local table tennis club provides beverage service at Pfingstmarkt and supports the Internäschional Maultaschen Day event with staffing assistance.
• Landfrauen WiddernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Landfrauen (rural women's association) operate the Landfrauencafé at the Wilhelm-Frey-Kulturhalle during Pfingstmontag, serving coffee, cakes, and tortes.
• Ev. Verbundkirchengemeinde Widdern/Unterkessach & Kath. Kirchengemeinde WiddernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Protestant and Catholic church communities jointly provide coffee and cake service on Pfingstsonntag and organize an ecumenical church service with the Posaunenchor during the Pfingstmarkt weekend.
• SWR (Südwestrundfunk)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSWR featured Widdern's 1250th anniversary celebrations and events (e.g., the Internäschional Maultaschen Day) on its Landesschau program, providing regional media coverage for municipal events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stadt Neuenstadt am Kocher: Direct peer: a similarly sized municipality in the Kocher-Jagst tourism corridor, sharing the same Kocher-Jagst-Radweg cycling network and HeilbronnerLand tourism region as Widdern. Directly comparable in scale, tourism positioning and cultural-venue operating model.
• Gemeinde Hardthausen am Kocher: Direct peer: a very small Kocher-valley municipality adjacent to Widdern with a comparable population size and shared tourism positioning along the Kocher-Jagst-Radweg. Directly comparable in scale, budget envelope and cultural-venue offering.
• Stadt Bad Friedrichshall: Direct peer: a larger but still small Heilbronn-region municipality along the Kocher-Jagst-Radweg with a publicly owned event hall and active cultural programming. Provides a useful comparison point for how a slightly larger municipality in the same tourism corridor operates cultural venues.
• Gemeinde Jagsthausen: Direct peer: a very small municipality in the Jagsttal valley sharing Widdern's tourism positioning, cycling-route exposure and heritage-museum profile (Götzenburg). Comparable in scale, tourism mix and cultural-venue operating model.
• Stadt Möckmühl: Direct peer: another very small municipality in the Heilbronn region with a comparable population scale and similar municipal service mix including a Kulturhalle-style venue. Operates under the same Baden-Württemberg municipal-law regime, making governance and budget structure directly comparable.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Schwäbisch Hall: Broad incumbent: a substantially larger municipality in the same tourism region that anchors the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Kocher-Jagst-Radweg. Comparable as a higher-scale reference point for municipal cultural programming and venue operations, but not a head-to-head competitor for Widdern's niche.
• Stadt Heidenheim an der Brenz: Broad incumbent: a larger Baden-Württemberg municipality operating a public event venue (Konzerthaus) and museum portfolio. Useful comparator for municipal cultural-infrastructure operating models at a meaningfully larger scale than Widdern.

Others

• Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V. Adjacent ecosystem peer: the regional DMO that markets Widdern and the Kocher-Jagst-Radweg. Useful as a structural comparator for tourism-channel strategy rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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