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Hohenberg a. d. Eger Oberkotzau Betzenstein Döhlau Plech Creußen Haag Prebitz Naila Schnabelwaid Thierstein Hollfeld Aufseß Köditz Regnitzlosau Nagel Plankenfels Selb Höchstädt i. Fichtelgebirge Schwarzenbach a. Wald Gesees Stammbach Höchstädt i. Fichtel Goldkronach Berg Mistelbach Bad Alexandersbad Hummeltal Rehau Glashütten Röslau Mistelgau Helmbrechts Weidenberg Marktleuthen Emtmannsberg Wunsiedel Lichtenberg Kirchenpingarten Gattendorf Marktredwitz Weißdorf Töpen Geroldsgrün Tröstau Seybothenreuth Kirchenlamitz Münchberg Ahorntal Selbitz Mistelbach Berg Heinersreuth Schauenstein Bad Berneck i. F. Mehlmeisel Schwarzenbach an der Saale Issigau Bindlach Schönwald Pegnitz Bischofsgrün Selb Konradsreuth Geroldsgrün Schnabelwaid Selb Sparneck Markt Zell im Fichtelgebirge Pottenstein Weißenstadt Eckersdorf Schönwald Trogen Arzberg Speichersdorf Fichtelberg Leupoldsgrün Gefrees Waischenfeld Thiersheim Feilitzsch Warmensteinach Goldkronach Bad Steben Schirnding Issigau Bindlach Geroldsgrün Schönwald Pegnitz Thierstein Aufseß Köditz Berg Mistelbach Bad Alexandersbad Oberkotzau Hohenberg a. d. Eger Betzenstein Döhlau Hummeltal Rehau Glashütten Röslau Mistelgau Feilitzsch Helmbrechts Trogen Kirchenlamitz Münchberg Konradsreuth Arzberg Speichersdorf Fichtelberg Markt Zell im Fichtelgebirge Pottenstein Weißenstadt Sparneck Eckersdorf Schönwald iedel Tröstau Seybothenreuth Bischofsgrün Selb Regnitzlosau Leupoldsgrün Nagel Gefrees Waischenfeld Regnitzlosau Thiersheim Plech Creußen Haag Prebitz Markt Marktleuthen Weidenberg Emtmannsberg Töpen Wunsiedel Lichtenberg Kirchenpingarten Schauenstein Regnitzlosau Hollfeld Nagel Schnabelwaid Ahorntal Heinersreuth Schauenstein Gattendorf Marktredwitz Weißdorf Bad Berneck i. F. Mehlmeisel Tröstau Selbitz CONTENTS ECONOMY 4 Industrial diversity 8 Infrastructure 12 Room Key figures - economy and infrastructure 14 Education and Research 18 Energy security 22 Quality of Life 24 for ROOM FOR YOUR IDEAS 26 TOURISM 30 Leisure 32 your Health 36 Culture 38 Key figures - tourism and culture 40 Enjoyment Area 44 FUTURE 46 ideas IMPRINT 50 04 Economy 05 No limits for dreams, plans and visions Looking for economical business space in attractive locations? We know exactly where you’ll find it. 06 Economy 07 World market leaders, „hidden champions“ people and industry, as well as highly attractive and a strong development environment commercial locations. After the structural changes of recent decades, From research idea to market maturity Hofer Land, Fichtelgebirge and the Bayreuth region have become even stronger. Today, many small and To feed our domestic industry with secure, top class medium-sized businesses with innovative world class research and highly qualified employees several products are located here. universities and research institutes have been founded in recent years. The European Center for Dispersion Tech- The region doesn’t just rely on a single speciality. nologies (EZD) in Selb, for example, is an interdisciplinary We have a remarkably diverse range of industries research and technology institution unique in Europe. located here. Our traditional industrial strengths of porcelain and textiles have been joined by new sectors In the Automotive Technology Center in Hof (Automobli- for us, such as plastics, mechanical engineering, technikum), automotive suppliers test new components automotive and logistics. and systems. In the Research and Innovations Center for Ceramics, Plastics and Textiles (Kekutex) in Rehau A great environment for both employers and they work in close co-operation with business to develop their employees advanced new materials and process technologies. Many companies here combine years of industrial The Fraunhofer Center for High Temperature, Light- expertise with state-of-the-art technical know-how. weight Construction in Bayreuth, designs energy- They are highly specialized and provide fertile ground efficient heating processes. In fact, in three of the nine for successful careers. main research disciplines of the University of Bayreuth, new materials are being researched. And at the Institu- Naturally, we’re continuously working on further develo- tes of the Hochschule Hof (university of applied scien- ping the area. Benefits that both entrepreneurs, inves- ces), the focus is on information systems, material tors and employees welcome. These include an efficient, sciences as well as water and energy management non-bureaucratic administration, low living costs for are the focus. 08 Economy 09 The natural habitat for high-tech innovation Always one step ahead. Competence has been established here over decades. An excellent foundation to build on 10 Economy 11 The high-tech location in upper franconia The amount of small to medium size businesses is one of the great strengths of the Fichtelgebirge, Hofer Land and the Bayreuth region. Here you’ll find a number of world class market leaders in their segment and of course, we have our share of „hidden champions“ whose innovative products are with us every day. These days, almost every car produced in Europe has some cutting-edge technology from northern Oberfranken on board, such as intelligent plastics solutions, bumper systems, technical springs, ceramics or hydraulic components. However, even the „classic“ strengths of the region, which include porcelain and textiles, are innovating and producing some amazingly advanced high-tech applications. 12 Industrial diversity 13 You’ll be in good company here Cost efficient and attractive commercial space, motivated and well-trained staff, low cost of living and excellent transport links. 14 Industrial diversity 15 The economy at the heart of Europe Upper franconia is right in the middle of Europe. Thanks to our excellent transport links, not only the major German cities of Munich, Frankfurt and Berlin are quickly and easily reached, but also our neighbours in Central and Central Europe. The container terminal at the Güterverkehrszentrum (cargo hub ) in Hof, also means that containers can get to the northern German seaports of Hamburg, Bremen and Bremerhaven quickly. Leipzig and Nuremberg are two international airports within easy reach. As well as that, both Hof and Bayreuth have compact, well-developed airports ideal for charter flights. And when it comes to broadband we are as advanced as anywhere in Germany. Fast, fiber optic Internet access is now available throughout the country. 16 Key figures - economy and infrastructure 17 Key figures - economy and infrastructure 273.150 2.773 m2 2,9 % 21.246 € Total population Area Unemployment rate (June 2018) Purchasing power - per capita (2017)* 77 27 211 11.661 Communities Towns Kindergartens Childcare places 17.919 3.210 103 28 Companies Retail businesses General education - schools Vocational schools 6.798.000 € 89.635 3 13 Value added Employees Universities & High schools Research centres * Avg. Purchasing power as a weighted average Purchasing * Avg. 18 Education and Research 19 An inspiring climate for new developments Well connected to a dense network of research institutions, with excellent knowledge transfer and international cooperation; we’ve set course for ever greater success 20 Education and Research 21 We’re already working on tomorrow, today Businesses in north-east bavaria, are already well on their way to further expanding their lead. With many, many years of industrial experience in the metals, ceramics, plastics and textile industries have helped create a research and development landscape that works hand in hand together with industry and is unparalleled anywhere else in the country. The European Center for Dispersion Technologies (EZD) in Selb, the Digital Start-up Center at the University of Applied Sciences in Hof, the Technology Alliance of Oberfranken (TAO) allied to the Universities of Bayreuth and Bamberg, as well as the Hof and Coburg universities of applied sciences, four Fraunhofer Institutes in the Bayreuth region alone and New Materials Bayreuth GmbH are among the most important research partners in our region. 22 Energy security 23 Sustainable energy from wind and solar power Safe and environmentally friendly energy for your business in the middle of a still pristine landscape 24 Quality of Life 25 Attractive for generations An amazingly beautiful landscape, combined with low living costs, attractive job opportunities, a multitude of leisure activities and short commuting distances mean northeastern Oberfranken has a lot to offer for every generation. This is where the perfect balance between work and life becomes a reality. Families will find the ideal place to raise their children in our areas, and seniors enjoy a comfortable and active life in our countryside. And of course, visitors from all over the world will also benefit from the advantages that our region has to offer, regardless of it’s something sporting or if they’re just looking for a place to unwind and relax to their heart‘s content. 26 Room for your ideas 27 Berlin Leipzig Dresden Thüringen Sachsen 72 Berg Bad Steben Naila Support for Hof Tschechische investors and entrepreneurs Republik Rehau Helmbrechts Schwarzenbach a.d. Saale Whether you want to start a business, expand your business or relocate a Münchberg business start-up, investors and companies will find an environment here that can sustainably support them and their projects in the long term. In the Kirchenlamitz Selb districts of Hof, Wunsiedel in the Fichtelgebirge and Bayreuth, they will find Marktleuthen a wide range of professional support services available. 9 Weißenstadt