Stiftung Frauenkirche Dresden

What Stiftung Frauenkirche Dresden does

Stiftung Frauenkirche Dresden is a charitable non-profit foundation (Stiftung) under German law, founded on 28 June 1994 by the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Saxony, the Free State of Saxony, and the City of Dresden. Since completion of the church reconstruction in 2005, the foundation has operated the Frauenkirche as a 'citizens' church' (Bürgerkirche), maintaining an open church for free public access while delivering worship services, pastoral care, weddings, baptisms, and ecumenical prayer. It is the only non-profit foundation of its kind in Germany and a member of the international Community of the Cross of Nails since 2005.

The foundation's commercial activity is anchored by a year-round cultural and visitor program: roughly 100 annual concerts (Musikjahr 2026 spans Baroque to Modern), guided tours, a 67-meter dome ascent, exhibitions, and educational programs (including a church-guide training course). The technology layer is a conventional web platform with integrated online ticketing via Reservix GmbH, donation processing through Wikando, newsletter dispatch via Brevo, smartphone-based digital and virtual tours, and standard analytics/social-media integrations (Google Analytics, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram). Multiple customer segments are served: the faith community, domestic and international tourists, classical-music attendees, peace-and-reconciliation audiences (notably through the Cross of Nails network), and educational groups.

Revenue is generated through a diversified model: one-time ticket and voucher sales (concerts, dome ascent, tours — with discounts for students, under-27s, Dresden Pass and disability cardholders, Sächsische Zeitung subscribers, and 'Dresden for Friends' members, plus a Frauenkirche Card 25% discount for 3+ events), recurring donations and Fördergesellschaft membership fees, legacies and endowments, and ancillary merchandise (umbrellas, publications). Distribution is multi-channel — own ticket service at Georg-Treu-Platz 3, on-site box office at Entrance D, Reservix e-commerce, and direct voucher sales. Marketing spans YouTube/Facebook/Instagram, a monthly Brevo newsletter, a printed magazine ('Leben in der Frauenkirche'), events, and earned media via a dedicated press officer.

Name

Stiftung Frauenkirche Dresden

Legal name

Stiftung Frauenkirche Dresden

Website

https://frauenkirche-dresden.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stiftung Frauenkirche Dresden is a German non-profit foundation, founded in 1994, that operates the reconstructed Frauenkirche in Dresden as an open citizens' church, hosting worship services, roughly 100 annual concerts, guided tours, a 67-meter dome ascent, and peace-and-reconciliation programs for visitors, the local congregation, and cultural tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Cultural Heritage Institution

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Religious Organizations (8131), Historical Sites (712120)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Heritage preservation services
• Concert and event hosting
• Guided church tours
• Religious worship services
• Peace and reconciliation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Concert and Event Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for concerts, worship services, guided tours, and dome ascents. Tickets sold via own ticket service, box office, and online via Reservix GmbH. Vouchers for concerts and dome ascent available.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Civic engagement and donations from supporters worldwide. The foundation relies on diverse donor support for preservation and operations. Accepts online donations, legacies, and endowments.
3. Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold for concerts and dome ascents. Valid for 3 years from date of issue.
4. Support Society Membership: Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Frauenkirche Dresden e.V. collects membership fees and donations from supporters.
5. Shop / Merchandise: Sale of merchandise including umbrellas with Frauenkirche motifs, publications, and other items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stiftung Frauenkirche Dresden owns and operates the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed baroque church in Dresden, offering open church visits, guided tours, dome ascents, worship services, nearly 100 annual concerts, and peace and reconciliation programs. The foundation preserves the historic building, runs a calendar of spiritual and cultural events, and funds operations through ticket sales, donations, memberships, and sponsorships.

Product overview

Stiftung Frauenkirche Dresden operates a multi-faceted cultural and religious institution offering visitor experiences, spiritual services, and cultural events. The core offerings include open church visits with volunteer-guided tours, dome ascent to a 67-meter viewing platform, and a rich concert program with nearly 100 annual events featuring organ music and international musicians. Digital enhancements include an audioguide/digital guide for smartphones, virtual tours, and experience paths. The foundation also provides worship services, weddings, baptisms, and peace work activities including the Cross of Nails reconciliation program. Supporting services include ticket sales through Reservix, donation collection, voucher programs, and a merchandise shop. Educational programs such as church guide training and a quarterly magazine round out the offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offene Kirche (Open Church)
• Kirchenführungen (Guided Tours)
• Kuppelaufstieg (Dome Ascent)
• Konzerte (Concerts)
• Gottesdienste & Andachten (Services & Devotions)
• Spenden & Patenschaften (Donations & Patronages)
• Tickets & Gutscheine (Tickets & Vouchers)
• Friedensarbeit (Peace Work)
• Forum Frauenkirche (Lectures and Discussions)
• Ausstellung (Exhibition)
• Kirchenführer-Ausbildung (Church Guide Training)
• Glaubenskurs (Faith Course)
• Fördergesellschaft Membership (Support Society)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100 concerts per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Palais SommerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Event cooperation partner for Nachtschwärmer-Meditationen outdoor events. 'Wenn der Abend nach Salzluft klingt' event is held in cooperation with Palais Sommer at Neumarkt stage.
• Community of the Cross of Nails (CCN) / Coventry CathedralcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005International network of churches and institutions working for peace and reconciliation. Frauenkirche Dresden has been a member since 2005. Network includes 50 members in Germany and over 200 worldwide. Coventry Litany of Reconciliation prayed Fridays at noon at all locations.
• Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Frauenkirche Dresden e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary support society for the Frauenkirche Dresden Foundation. The society supports page maintenance, handles donations, membership services, press, public relations, and secretariat. Chairman: Otto Stolberg-Stolberg. Managing Director: Andreas Schöne.
• Reservix GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing platform partner for online ticket sales. Tickets purchased through Reservix are subject to their terms and conditions. Important distribution channel for concerts and events.
• CTS eventimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWebshop partner for ticket sales and merchandise. Listed among data recipients in privacy policy.
• Wikando GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService provider for donation processing. Handles donation transactions for the foundation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/FrauenkircheDresden
• Facebookfacebook.com/Dresdner.Frauenkirche
• Instagraminstagram.com/frauenkirchedresden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stiftung-frauenkirche-dresden

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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