Here, innovation is reality and no empty phrase. Global market leaders set the pace with their products. True internationality is practiced as a locational advantage in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Future-oriented economic markets join forces. Distinct tourist services and a superbly developed tourism infrastructure all assure an exceptional quality of life for locals as well as unmatched recreational endeavors and holiday experiences for guests and visitors alike.
Those who really want to familiarize themselves with Upper Lusatia have to look at its many faces and facets: It is a successful economic region, a dynamic location of the future, home to numerous innovative enterprises and entrepreneurs, but also a true tourist region with a charming cultural landscape. Nestled in the border triangle Germany – Poland – Czech Republic, Upper Lusatia also connects three interesting and future-oriented economic markets.
Upper Lusatia's history goes back more than 1,000 years when the ancestors of the Sorbs settled in the region. The Sorbs have preserved their distinct tradition, language, and culture until today – which is not only demonstrated by the many bilingual town signs. Upper Lusatians are cosmopolitan, modern, and outgoing which made them already very prosperous in the past. Along the Via Regia – the main trade route between Spain and the Ukraine –, such cities as Bautzen and Görlitz grew into large urban centers whose magnificence and splendor can still be admired in the historic city centers today. This is just one reason why Upper Lusatia's tourism industry continues to expand.
Upper Lusatia also excels with many other remarkable characteristics and features: Fascinating landscapes, gentle rolling mountain ranges, bizarre rock formations, Europe’s largest artificial waterways, magnificent palaces as well as splendid parks and gardens of international renown. And, last but not least, a comprehensive, premium quality network of bicycle paths and hiking trails is available here which comes along with a multifaceted service portfolio and attractive holiday packages for active tourists.
Excellent Reasons for Upper Lusatia
Its close proximity to the business centers Dresden, Berlin, Wroclaw, and Prague makes Upper Lusatia particularly attractive not only to large corporate groups, but also to small and medium-sized enterprises. Upper Lusatia excels with its committed and highly qualified employees, clear cost advantages, superb interstate transportation connections, and high productivity. Public authorities and their partners are particularly committed to assisting and supporting investors: Inexpensive lots and premises, professional and short approval procedures, numerous programs for general and continued education and training as well as branch-oriented networks all welcome investors to Upper Lusatia. Capacities for each and every need and requirement are available to investors on more than 80 industrial and commercial premises. Professional business services assure that enterprises receive optimal assistance.
Those who settle down in Upper Lusatia have selected a region that is well worth living in. Family‑friendly policies are center stage, the public transportation system as well as the school infrastructure are exceptionally well developed here – and there's so much to choose from among the recreational opportunities available in the Lusatian Land of Lakes, the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, and the numerous cultural institutions of Upper Lusatia.
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