Right in the heart of Germany. Close to everything.

In the heart of Germany, Thuringia combines economic strength, innovative industries, and skilled workers with affordable housing, short commutes, and a high quality of life. This creates a location that offers companies opportunities and people a good life.

Thuringia in the heart of Europe.

280 million consumers within a radius of 800 km (daily distance traveled by truck)

All major German cities reachable within a maximum of 5 hours

Your business location with perfect transport connections

2.08 million inhabitants

16202 km² area

34 % forest area

Thuringia combines everything that makes for a future-proof location: economic strength, innovative networks, and a living environment that appeals to people. This creates opportunities for companies, skilled workers, and families alike.

Why Thuringia?

Centrally located and easily accessible

Located in the heart of Europe, with short distances and good connections.

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Innovative and economically strong

With strong industries, many market and technology leaders, and a close link between business, research and development.

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Attractive to talent

With qualified professionals, good Career opportunities and an attractive work-life balance.

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Livable and family-friendly

With affordable housing, a high quality of life, and a diverse natural and cultural landscape.

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Economy in Thuringia

Information on industries, location advantages, space, skilled workers, research and investment opportunities.

Working and living in Thuringia

Information on Career , housing, family, education, leisure, nature and culture in Thuringia.

Industries

Information on the most important industries in Thuringia.

Science and research

Information on science, research and innovation in Thuringia.

Successful companies

Success stories of selected companies from Thuringia.

Hidden Champions

Thuringian technology and world market leader with innovative products and services.

Facts & Figures

Key figures and facts about Thuringia as a business location at a glance.

More Thuringia People, places, ideas – plenty of surprising stories from the Free State

Thuringia shows what it's made of

Thuringia offers high-tech and craftsmanship, culture and creativity, nature and curiosity.

The Free State's location marketing campaign offers real stories, surprising perspectives and vivid insights into a country that has more to tell than many think.

It's about people who make a difference, about places that surprise, and about ideas that shape Thuringia.

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