Innovation & networks – an economic area pointing the way forward

The town and county of Heilbronn is in the north of Baden-Württemberg.
With an area of about 1,200 square kilometres that is divided into 47 towns and parishes with about 450,000 inhabitants, it is the third-largest district in Baden-Württemberg with the biggest population and strongest economy.

The most important business sectors are “mobility” and “processing technology”. Special mention should be made of the car industry (including AUDI in Neckarsulm), which has given rise to and supports various innovative supply industries.

The motorways A6 and A81 provide excellent traffic links. The intercity express junctions in Stuttgart and Mannheim are quickly and easily reached. The inland port at Heilbronn is one of the most important ones in Germany, connecting up to the network of European inland waterways.

Opportunities for industry, craft, trade and services to establish themselves for a favourable price. Excellent conditions for those setting up in business thanks to the “Heilbronn Innovation Factory”. Sound, practice-related training is provided by a whole number of vocational schools, technical colleges and Heilbronn college of applied science .

Famous people who have lived in the town and county of Heilbronn include Wilhelm Maybach, the car building genius, Robert Mayer, doctor and natural scientist, and Heinrich Kleist’s “Käthchen von Heilbronn".

As an investor, you will find committed support for your projects, qualified workers, and a highly developed economic area right next door to the most important European markets. Use the opportunities provided by a diversified and dynamic state for your own business success!