Forst Goms

What Forst Goms does

Forst Goms is a privately held Swiss forestry organization headquartered in Reckingen, canton Valais, that holds the public mandate to manage protective forests across five municipalities (Obergoms, Goms, Bellwald, Ernen, and Binn). The company maintains, cultivates, and protects forests; builds and maintains mountain protection structures (avalanche and landslide barriers); and develops tourist infrastructure in the Goms valley. Its authorized representative is Willy Werlen, and the organization is operated with a headcount band of 11-50 employees.

In parallel with its public-services mandate, Forst Goms operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (shop.forstgoms.ch) selling handcrafted wood products made from slow-grown regional larch (Gommer Lärche), all FSC-certified and carrying the Schweizer Holz label. The product range spans firewood (beech, larch, spruce; sold in sacks or sterbund), fencing materials and larch slats (cylindrical or rustic, diameters 6-18cm), garden furniture, raised beds (Hochbeet), bicycle racks (Fahrradständer), Christmas trees (Lärchenschindeln), Finnish candles (Finnenkerzen), kindling, firelighters, and the signature LARILUX handcrafted table lamp (CHF 920 per unit). Custom and bespoke manufacturing is offered alongside catalog SKUs.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time product sales with professional services revenue from municipal forest management and infrastructure maintenance. Pricing is unit-based across the catalog, with delivery surcharges (CHF 120-170) and 8-week lead times on garden furniture. Distribution is domestic-Swiss only and includes the e-commerce shop, on-site pickup at Gluringen, scheduled Friday and on-request Monday-Thursday deliveries within operating municipalities, and Swiss Post shipping for parcel-sized items such as the LARILUX lamp. Customer segments are local residents and homeowners, the five municipal governments, and regional businesses. Marketing is conducted via Instagram, Facebook, regional events (Walliser Holzerwettkampf, Tage des Schweizer Holzes 2025), and an apprenticeship and training program including wood shingle courses.

Name

Forst Goms

Legal name

Forst Goms

Website

https://forstgoms.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Forst Goms is a Swiss forestry organization in canton Valais that manages protective forests across five municipalities and sells FSC-certified handcrafted larch wood products—firewood, garden furniture, fencing, raised beds, and the LARILUX lamp—via e-commerce and local delivery to residents, businesses, and municipal governments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forestry Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442), Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)

SIC

Forestry (800), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Silviculture & Reforestation Services (Nurseries, Planting, Tending) (IMAMAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Timberland Conservation & Easement Management (AFAMAKAI), Lawn & Garden Equipment Retail (Mowers, Trimmers, Snow Blowers) (CRAIADAG), Outdoor Living Structures Retail (Sheds, Gazebos, Pergolas, Greenhouses) (CRAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Forestry services
• Wood products
• Firewood sales
• Protective forest management
• Handcrafted larch furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Reckingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wood Products Sales: Sale of handcrafted wood products including garden furniture, wood lamps (LARILUX), wood fountains, Christmas trees, fence materials, raised beds, bike racks, logs, and split wood. Products are sold via e-commerce shop and on-site. Custom/special orders are also accepted.
2. Firewood and Wood Energy: Sale of firewood including beech, larch, and spruce in various forms (bags, cords). Delivery services available within operating municipalities.
3. Forest Management Services: Forest management services for municipalities of Obergoms, Goms, Bellwald, Ernen, and Binn, including forest cultivation, protective structures, tourist infrastructure maintenance, and services.
4. Delivery Services: Delivery services for firewood and wood products within operating municipalities, with both scheduled (Friday) and requested (Monday-Thursday) delivery options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Forst Goms manages protective and recreational forests for five municipalities in the Goms valley (Obergoms, Goms, Bellwald, Ernen, Binn) in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It also produces and sells handcrafted FSC-certified wood products made from regional slow-grown larch (Lärche), including the LARILUX table lamp, garden furniture, fencing materials, raised beds, bicycle racks, Christmas trees, firewood, and related accessories via its own e-commerce shop, on-site pickup, and local delivery.

Product overview

Forst Goms is a Swiss forestry company managing forests across the municipalities of Obergoms, Goms, Bellwald, Ernen, and Binn in the Canton of Valais. The company operates an e-commerce shop selling handcrafted wood products made from regional larch, all FSC-certified and known for exceptional durability due to slow growth in the Alpine Goms region. The product portfolio includes: Tischleuchte LARILUX (a signature handcrafted table lamp, CHF 920), Brennholz (firewood in beech, larch, spruce, with delivery service), Gartenmöbel (garden furniture), and Diverse Produkte & Leistungen (including Hochbeet raised beds in larch, Fahrradständer bicycle racks, Christbaum larch shingle trees, Finnenkerzen candles, Spaltstock splitting blocks, fence post drilling services, and delivery services). The shop also offers Zaunmaterial & Lärchenlatten (fencing materials and larch slats) in various forms including cylindrical milled, rustic, and split versions. The company additionally provides forestry services (Waldbewirtschaftung), protection structures (Schutzverbauungen), tourist infrastructure, and educational courses. Products are available in standard sizes with custom sizing available upon request.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LARILUX: Handcrafted larch wood table lamp brand, featuring unique designs made from fine-grained Gommer larch wood. Each piece is a unique handcrafted item with a brushed surface that highlights the natural wood grain.

Products and services

• Brennholz (Firewood) Firewood from sustainably managed forests, available as beech, larch, or spruce in sacks or sterbund bundles with log lengths of 25 cm, 33 cm, or 50 cm. Sold to local residents and homeowners for personal heating use, with delivery available within the operating municipalities of Obergoms, Goms, Bellwald, Ernen, and Binn.
• Gartenmöbel (Garden Furniture) Handcrafted outdoor garden furniture made from regional FSC-certified larch wood, valued for natural durability in outdoor conditions. Sold to homeowners and regional businesses with custom dimensions available on request and an approximate 8-week delivery lead time.
• Tischleuchte LARILUX (LARILUX Table Lamp) Handcrafted table lamp made from fine-grained Gommer larch wood with a brushed surface and CE-compliant GU10 socket with warm white LED spot (3000K, 800 lumens, ~7.5W), high-quality textile cable, and smart-home compatibility. Each piece is unique based on natural wood grain; priced at CHF 920 per unit with CHF 25 Swiss Post delivery within Switzerland.
• Weihnachtsbäume (Christmas Trees) Handcrafted Christmas trees made from regional FSC-certified larch wood, including larch shingle trees in 45 cm and 60 cm sizes. Sold to local consumers and homeowners seeking regional, durable seasonal decor.
• Zaunmaterial & Lärchenlatten (Fencing Materials & Larch Slats) Round larch wood slats, cylindrical-milled fence posts without sapwood, rustic larch slats, and split Schratthag posts/laths for fences, palisades, privacy walls, and construction projects. Available in diameters from 6–18 cm with a standard length of 5 meters and a +20%/lm surcharge for custom cutting.
• Hochbeet Lärche (Larch Raised Beds) Robust raised beds made from solid larch wood for vegetables, herbs, or ornamental plants, available with or without dimple membrane and mouse protection. Weather-resistant and durable; sizes range from 80x40 cm to 250x120 cm with prices between approximately CHF 560 and CHF 1,460.
• Fahrradständer (Bicycle Racks) Handcrafted bicycle racks made from larch wood tree trunks, available in single-sided (1 bicycle per meter) and double-sided (2 bicycles per meter) versions. Lengths range from 1 m to 5 m with prices between CHF 480 and CHF 850; custom lengths available on request.
• Holzbrunnen (Wooden Fountains) Handcrafted wooden fountains made from regional FSC-certified larch wood, combining natural aesthetics with functionality for gardens and outdoor spaces. Sold to homeowners and regional businesses via the e-commerce shop.
• Finnenkerzen (Finnish Candles) Decorative Finnish candles made from dry spruce wood that burn evenly, designed to create ambiance for nighttime events. Sold at CHF 30 per piece.
• Spaltstock Lärche (Larch Splitting Block) Larch wood splitting block approximately 80 cm in length, intended for use as a base for splitting firewood. Sold to homeowners via the e-commerce shop.
• Anfeuerholz (Kindling) and Anzündhilfe Feuerball (Fireball Firelighter) Finely split wood kindling in approximately 17 liter sacks (CHF 18) and Fireball wood-wool-and-wax firelighters in 500 g (CHF 30) and 2.5 kg (CHF 40) sizes for quick and reliable fireplace ignition using environmentally friendly natural materials.
• Bohrung Zaunpfosten (Fence Post Drilling Service) Drilling service for fence posts in diameters of 6 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm, and 12 cm, available with 1 hole (CHF 10), 2 holes (CHF 20), or 3 holes (CHF 20) per post. Provided as an add-on manufacturing service alongside larch fence post sales.
• Lieferdienst Brennholz (Firewood Delivery Service) Firewood delivery service for up to 2 sterbund or 2 sacks per delivery, available on official Fridays (CHF 120 flat rate) or by appointment Monday–Thursday (CHF 150) within operating municipalities. Deliveries outside village areas (e.g., Maiensässe) incur a CHF 170 surcharge.
• Kurs – vom Stamm zur Schindel (Wood Shingle Course) Educational course on manufacturing and installation of wood shingles (vom Stamm zur Schindel), directed at all interested persons wanting to learn traditional Swiss wood-shingle craftsmanship. Scheduled for September 25, 2026.
• Waldbewirtschaftung (Forest Management Service) Sustainable forest management services responsible for the sustainable development of natural and recreational spaces in the municipalities of Obergoms, Goms, Bellwald, Ernen, and Binn, including cultivation, maintenance, use, and protection of forests. Provided to municipal governments as a contracted public-sector service.
• Schutzverbauungen (Protection Structures) and Touristische Infrastruktur (Tourist Infrastructure) Mountain forest protection structures (Schutzverbauungen) and tourist infrastructure maintenance and development services in the Goms region. Delivered to the municipalities of Obergoms, Goms, Bellwald, Ernen, and Binn as part of Forst Goms' contracted protective-forest mandate.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Holzbau Weger AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025Joint partner in the Tage des Schweizer Holzes 2025 event. Holzbau Weger AG opened its doors on September 12-13, 2025, alongside Forst Goms, Valais Pellets, and Sägerei Zanella, to showcase the Swiss wood value chain from forest to finished product.
• Valais PelletsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025Joint partner in the Tage des Schweizer Holzes 2025 event, alongside Forst Goms, Holzbau Weger AG, and Sägerei Zanella, to showcase the Swiss wood value chain.
• Sägerei ZanellaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025Joint partner in the Tage des Schweizer Holzes 2025 event, alongside Forst Goms, Holzbau Weger AG, and Valais Pellets, to showcase the Swiss wood value chain.
• WaldSchweizminorOthersMember organization of WaldSchweiz (Swiss Forest Association), representing forest owners and forestry organizations in Switzerland. Listed among partner/affiliation logos on the Forst Goms website.
• Forêt Valais / Walliser WaldminorOthersCantonal forestry association for Valais (Walliser Wald). Listed among partner/affiliation logos on the Forst Goms website.
• ForêtClimat ValaisminorOthersValais cantonal initiative related to forest and climate. Listed among partner/affiliation logos on the Forst Goms website.
• Bundesamt für Umwelt (BAFU)minorOthersSwiss Federal Office for the Environment. Listed among partner/affiliation logos on the Forst Goms website.
• Schweizer BerghilfeminorOthersSwiss mountain aid organization supporting mountain communities. Listed among partner/affiliation logos on the Forst Goms website.
• LignumminorOthersSwiss wood industry umbrella organization (Lignum Holzwirtschaft Schweiz). Listed among partner/affiliation logos on the Forst Goms website.
• Schweizer Holz (Holz-Bois-Legno)minorOthersSwiss Wood certification and marketing initiative. Products carry the Schweizer Holz certification ID. Listed among partner/affiliation logos on the Forst Goms website.
• Sophie und Karl Binding StiftungminorOthersSwiss foundation supporting environmental and cultural causes. Logo appears on the shop.forstgoms.ch footer among partner/support organizations.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)minorOthersGlobal forest certification system. Forst Goms products are FSC-certified, ensuring wood comes from responsibly managed forests.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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