Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst

What Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst does

Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst is the official municipal destination marketing organization (DMO) for Ostseeheilbad Zingst, a certified Baltic Sea health resort on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The GmbH, registered in Stralsund (HRB 5227) and led by Managing Director Bert Balke, operates tourism information, visitor services, accommodation mediation, event programming, and tourist-tax (Kurabgabe) administration for the resort. Its primary customers are individual leisure travelers and families visiting for beach vacations, nature observation (crane migration, red deer rut, seal and bird watching), and wellness/preventive health treatments, with a secondary niche segment of amateur and professional photographers anchored by the annual Umweltfotofestival 'horizonte zingst'.

The company's technology stack is a conventional destination portal anchored at zingst.de: a content and booking platform built by bdrops GmbH, integrated with SECRA Bookings for accommodation reservations, Reservix for event ticketing, Strandbutler for beach chair rentals, and ERGO Reiseversicherung for travel insurance. Operational features include a live multi-location webcam network along the Baltic coast, an interactive Ortsplan (town map) for discovering accommodations, restaurants, and public facilities, the Gästekarte Fischland-Darß-Zingst guest-card discounts network, and a Nationalpark-Card entry product tied to autumn crane migration. The firm operates physical infrastructure as well: the Tourismusinformation office at Kurhaus, ZingstBus Line 222 local transport, the Seebrücke pier with Tauchgondel, the Experimentarium science center, the Max Hünten Haus photography gallery, the Museumshof with Heimatmuseum, and the Bibliothek.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: the statutory Kurabgabe tourist tax (€3.00/day for full payers, €1.50/day for reduced payers) collected via the Zingster Fremdenverkehrsbetrieb; Nationalpark-Card sales during crane migration season; accommodation booking commissions through the SECRA-integrated portal and partner Zimmervermittlungen; transaction fees for Strandkorb rentals, event tickets, and workshop bookings; and photography services including equipment rental, photo printing, workshops, and photo-travel. Distribution is multi-channel: direct online self-serve on zingst.de, the in-person Tourismusinformation office, regional Zimmervermittlungen partners, and on-site sales, supported by email newsletter, broad social presence (Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, YouTube), and earned media/PR. The business carries neither external investors nor disclosed financials; it functions as the destination's quasi-public tourism authority while legally structured as a private GmbH.

Name

Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst

Legal name

Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst

Website

https://zingst.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst is the official destination marketing organization for the Ostseeheilbad Zingst Baltic Sea resort in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It runs tourism information, accommodation booking, tourist-tax administration, and the annual 'horizonte zingst' photography festival for leisure travelers and nature enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Destination Tourism Management

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Permitting, Reservations & Visitor Information Services (Passes, Booking, Visitor Centers) (THAAAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF), National Park & Protected Area Tours (THAJAIAA), Destination/Activity Booking Marketplaces (Tours & Tickets Aggregators) (THAKAAAH)

Keywords

• Destination management services
• Vacation accommodation booking
• Tourism information services
• Environmental photography festival
• Nature observation tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Zingst

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kurabgabe (Tourist Tax): Daily tourist tax levied on visitors: €3.00 for full payers and €1.50 for reduced payers. Collected by Zingster Fremdenverkehrsbetrieb for maintenance and development of tourist infrastructure.
2. Nationalpark-Card Sales: Entry tickets during crane season in autumn for access to the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park
3. Accommodation Booking Commission: Online booking platform for vacation rentals and accommodations with Zimmervermittlungen (room agencies) throughout Zingst
4. Service Fees: Fees for additional services including beach chair (Strandkorb) rentals, event tickets, and workshop bookings
5. Photography Services: Equipment rental and photo printing services for photography enthusiasts; photo workshops and photo travel organized through the festival

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst operates the official destination management and tourism services platform for Ostseeheilbad Zingst, a certified Baltic Sea spa resort. The company markets the destination, mediates vacation accommodations (vacation apartments, houses, hotels and campsites) via SECRA Bookings integration, administers the Kurabgabe (tourist tax), and programs major events including the annual Umweltfotofestival »horizonte zingst«. Nature-based tourism products (crane observation, Hirschbrunft tours, Nationalpark tours), photography workshops, beach chair rentals, local transport coordination (ZingstBus Line 222), and a Gästekarte (guest card) discount system round out the visitor offering.

Product overview

Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst operates the official tourism destination management platform for the Ostseeheilbad (Baltic Sea health resort) Zingst. The offering is a comprehensive destination marketing and visitor services platform rather than a single product. Core services include the Unterkunftssuche (accommodation search via SECRA Bookings), Tourismusinformation, Nationalpark-Card, and Gästekarte (guest card with discounts). Event programming centers on the annual Umweltfotofestival »horizonte zingst« environmental photography festival. Nature tourism offerings encompass Kranichbeobachtungen (crane observation), Hirschbrunft-Erlebnis (deer rut), and various Naturführungen (nature tours). Additional services include Strandkorb-Verleih (beach chair rental via Strandbutler), ZingstBus local transport, a Veranstaltungskalender (event calendar) with Reservix ticketing integration, Webcams live feeds, and an Interaktive Karte (interactive map). Attractions include the Seebrücke with Tauchgondel, Experimentarium science center, Max Hünten Haus photography venue, Museumshof with Heimatmuseum, and the Bibliothek. The platform also facilitates Kurangebote (spa/health treatments) for preventive care. Integration partners include SECRA Bookings for accommodation, ERGO Reiseversicherung for travel insurance, Reservix for ticketing, and Strandbutler for beach equipment rental.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accommodation Search (Unterkunftssuche) Online vacation accommodation booking platform for Zingst offering holiday apartments, houses, hotels and campsites, integrated with SECRA Bookings for search and reservation functionality. Targeted at individual travelers and families.
• Tourismusinformation (Tourism Information Office) Personal vacation advisory service located at the Kurhaus offering maps, concert tickets, regional tips, day passes and other visitor support for travelers in Zingst.
• Nationalpark-Card Entry ticket during the autumn crane migration season (Kranichrastzeit), providing access to the Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft. Purchasable online via napa-cardbuchung page.
• Gästekarte Fischland-Darß-Zingst (Guest Card) Guest card providing discounts and benefits at partner establishments across the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula for visitors staying in the region.
• Umweltfotofestival »horizonte zingst« Annual environmental photography festival staged across the town, galleries and Baltic Sea beach, including exhibitions, workshops, vernissages, photo market, multivisions shows, photographer talks, panels and exhibition tours for amateur and professional photographers.
• Strandkorb-Verleih (Beach Chair Rental) Online beach chair rental service for the Zingst beach area, bookable through the external Strandbutler platform.
• Veranstaltungskalender und Ticketshop (Event Calendar and Ticket Shop) Comprehensive online event calendar for Zingst covering concerts, family programs, nature tours and seasonal highlights, with ticket purchasing via the Reservix ticketing integration.
• Kranichbeobachtungen (Crane Observation Experience) Guided autumn crane observation experiences on the Darß-Zingst Bodden coast during the Kranichzug migration season.
• Hirschbrunft-Erlebnis (Red Deer Rut Experience) Autumn red deer rut observation experiences in the Nationalpark with guided tours and photography workshops.
• Fotografie & Workshops (Photography and Workshops) Photography-focused services for enthusiasts including workshops, equipment rental, photo printing, photographer profiles and photo trips.
• Vorsorgekur an der Ostsee (Preventive Health Treatment at the Baltic Sea) Preventive health treatments (Vorsorgekur) for parents and children at the Baltic Sea, leveraging the therapeutic climate of Zingst as a certified Heilbad (spa town).
• ZingstBus (Local Public Transport) Local bus service on Line 222 (VVR) providing environmentally friendly transport within the resort, with new e-bus operation, increased frequency and two new stops added in 2026.
• Live-Webcams (Live Webcam Network) Live webcam feeds providing real-time views of the beach and sea across the Fischland-Darß-Zingst coast from Ahrenshoop through Prerow to the Zingst beach and Bodden.
• Interaktive Karte (Interactive Town Map / Ortsplan) Interactive map covering Zingst for browsing accommodations, restaurants, bakeries, playgrounds, shopping and public facilities.
• Kurabgabe-System (Spa / Tourist Tax Administration) Daily Kurabgabe (tourist tax) administration system operated via the Zingster Fremdenverkehrsbetrieb, charging €3.00 per day for full payers and €1.50 for reduced payers (children, disabled visitors etc.), collected to maintain and develop tourist infrastructure.
• Seebrücke mit Tauchgondel (Pier with Diving Gondola Attraction) Iconic Zingst Baltic Sea pier featuring a diving gondola as a landmark visitor attraction of the resort.
• Experimentarium Interactive science center in Zingst exploring physics and mathematics through hands-on exhibits, geared towards families and children.
• Max Hünten Haus Art and photography venue in Zingst dedicated to painter and photographer Max Hünten, hosting rotating photography exhibitions and related cultural events.
• Museumshof mit Heimatmuseum (Local History Museum Farmyard) Historic farmyard complex in Zingst that houses the local Heimatmuseum (regional heritage museum).
• Bibliothek Zingst (Public Library) Public library in Zingst offering around 12,000 media items for both visitors and residents.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DRK Wasserwacht (German Red Cross Water Rescue)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for beach safety and lifeguard services. DRK Wasserwacht operates 1 main tower and 7 mobile rescue towers from May 15 to September 15 annually. Provides modern equipment including quad with blue lights, rescue boat, SUP, rescue drone, oxygen emergency kits, AED, and vacuum mattresses. Lifeguards receive free accommodation at Hotel Garni Haus54.
• NABU Erlebniszentrum KranichweltencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025New international NABU experience center opened September 6, 2025, located on the opposite side of the street from Kranorama between the villages of Günz and Busche. Focuses on crane observation and nature education in the region.
• ERGO ReiseversicherungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel insurance provider for vacation protection; links provided for policy management and revocation
• SECRA Bookings GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal accommodation booking platform integrated with zingst.de for vacation rental listings and bookings
• bdrops GmbH WerbeagenturminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWeb design and programming agency based in Kiel (Schwedenkai 1, 24103 Kiel) responsible for website design and development
• Hotel Garni Haus54coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccommodation partner providing free double rooms with shower and toilet for seasonal lifeguards during their service period (May-September)
• Max Hünten HauscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotography gallery and exhibition space dedicated to photographer and artist Max Hünten; hosts rotating photography exhibitions and photography-related events

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Ostsee-Holstein-Tourismus e.V. Regional tourism association for the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic coast. Adjacent comparable: aggregates and markets multiple Baltic resorts in a neighboring state, overlapping destination portfolio but operating at a regional rather than single-town level.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus (DZT): National tourism board for Germany. Broad incumbent comparable as the umbrella DMO operating at the country level, marketing destinations including Zingst internationally via the 'Germany.travel' platform.
• Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V. State-level tourism marketing organization for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Broader incumbent in the same state that markets Zingst alongside other destinations; comparable as a higher-tier DMO with broader geographic scope.

Others

• SECRA Bookings GmbH: Booking platform and channel partner that powers Zingst's accommodation search. Ecosystem participant: not a competing DMO but a vendor whose infrastructure underlies Kur- und Tourismus Zingst's lodging mediation revenue.
• Reservix GmbH: Ticketing platform integrated with zingst.de for concert, theater, and event ticket sales. Ecosystem enabler comparable as a partner technology provider rather than a competitor in destination management.
• Strandbutler: Beach chair rental platform used by Zingst for Strandkorb bookings. Ecosystem participant providing the booking infrastructure for one of Zingst's ancillary service-fee revenue streams.

Direct peers

• Tourismuszentrale Usedom: Tourism marketing organization for the island of Usedom on the German-Polish Baltic coast. Comparable as a peer Baltic resort DMO managing accommodation mediation, tourist tax collection, and beach/nature event programming.
• Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Binz: Official tourism organization for Ostseebad Binz, the largest seaside resort on Rügen. Direct peer: same German Baltic spa resort DMO model, same tourist tax (Kurtaxe) and accommodation mediation services, similar nature-and-beach value proposition.
• Tourismus-Service Grömitz: Tourist board for Grömitz, a Baltic Sea resort in Schleswig-Holstein. Directly comparable as a German Ostseeheilbad DMO offering accommodation booking, Kurabgabe, and seasonal event programming targeting family beach tourism.
• Tourismuszentrale Rostock & Warnemünde: Tourism organization for the Rostock-Warnemünde Baltic destination in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Direct peer at the DMO level: same state, same Baltic coast, similar combination of urban-port and beach tourism marketing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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