Koblenz Utilities posts €9.3M profit despite subsidiary deficits in 2025

Koblenz Public Utilities (Stadtwerke Koblenz) has announced a net profit of €9.3 million for 2025. The company also contributed €6 million to the city’s municipal budget from its earnings. Despite these gains, some of its subsidiaries, including Koblenz Transport Services and Koblenz Public Pools GmbH, still reported deficits. The Moselle River Baths, which reopened in August 2024, attracted around 210,000 visitors in its first full year. Its deficit for 2025 was €4.5 million, slightly better than the €5 million originally projected. Koblenz Transport Services, another subsidiary, saw public satisfaction rise for the third year in a row. Approval ratings climbed while critical feedback fell below 30%.

A 2025 Citizen Panel survey revealed a shift in travel habits. Buses have now overtaken private cars as the preferred way to reach the city centre. Meanwhile, the Rhine port in Koblenz handled roughly 2% more containers than in the previous year.

Mayor David Langner praised SWK as a vital part of the city’s infrastructure. He highlighted its role in supporting future-focused projects across Koblenz. The financial results show SWK’s ability to deliver strong profits while managing challenges in its subsidiaries. Public transport in Germany continues to provide economic benefits that exceed its operating costs by three times. The city now benefits from both financial contributions and improved public services.