The Project in Numbers
Collaboration since
Youth Hostels Connected Digitally
Beds available online
Editors in the TYPO3 system
Shortcuts to the project
With more than 400 youth hostels, approximately 66,000 beds, over 2.3 million members, and around 8.6 million overnight stays annually, the Deutsche Jugendherbergen (German Youth Hostels), short DJH, are among the largest nonprofit organizations in Germany. Given its complex organizational structure—comprising a national association, 14 state associations, and individual youth hostels—the digitization of the central website presented unique challenges. The goal was to create a high-performance TYPO3 platform that appeals to a wide variety of target groups, enables online bookings, and can be maintained decentrally by numerous editors. Today, we have been supporting the DJH for over 11 years as a long-term digitalization partner in the continuous development of the platform.
How We Created a Future-Proof Enterprise Platform
Together with the DJH, we developed a modern TYPO3 platform that brings together content, booking processes, and technical systems on a single central website.
In addition to the technical implementation, we supported the project with SEO and analytics consulting, as well as workshops on digital development. Special attention was paid to integrating the various systems of the regional associations and developing a scalable architecture.
Over the course of our collaboration, we continuously expanded and modernized the platform
Key enhancements include:
- Relaunch of the website based on TYPO3
- Expansion of the online booking platform
- Optimization of booking flows and user experience
- Further development of the property and experience pages
- Development of the DJH app
- Mobile optimizations and responsive design
- Redesign of the website
- Further development of the platform with regard to digital accessibility
- Establishment of a modern Kubernetes architecture as the foundation for future developments
Thanks to continuous development, the platform remains technologically up-to-date and can be flexibly adapted to new requirements.
Benefits at a Glance
One platform for everyone
Central enterprise platform for the national association, state associations, and youth hostels.
The entire selection is available for booking online
The youth hostels' product portfolio will be available for convenient, centralized online booking.
Scalable TYPO3 Architecture
A flexible technical foundation enables the platform's long-term development.
Consistent Digital Experience
A consistent user experience bridges the gap between different needs and target audiences.
Manage Content Decentrally
About 50 editors can manage content independently and efficiently.
Intelligently Connected Systems
Numerous systems and interfaces are seamlessly integrated into the platform.
Continuously Improving
UX, performance, and accessibility are continuously analyzed and optimized.
A Partnership with a Future
Instead of a one-time relaunch, the focus is on long-term technological advancement.
The result: a digital platform that grows with your needs
Today, the Deutsche Jugendherbergen have a powerful digital platform that centrally consolidates information, bookings, and content. Guests benefit from a modern user experience and a convenient online booking process, while state associations and editors can efficiently manage content.
Through continuous development, the platform has been adapted to new requirements over many years—from optimizing the user experience to introducing accessibility features and modernizing the technical infrastructure.
The project demonstrates how sustainable digitization succeeds: not through a one-time relaunch, but through a long-term partnership and continuous innovation.
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