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Germany
Germany is a result of its colorful past with many small states. And each city has its own unique character, formed by its history and the surrounding region.
Each is a whole new world unto itself in
which you will experience not only different
architectural styles and art treasures but also a very distinctive
lifestyle. Local traditions and mentalities are clearly reflected
everywhere - in the arts, the nightlife, the shops, the pubs and
restaurants and the way people work and live.
Germany's cities also have endless pleasant surprises in store for those
who enjoy good food and drink. In addition to
top-quality international cooking each region has its own local
specialities, ranging from hearty country fare at simple inns to
modern light cuisine at star-rated restaurants.
Accompanied by our world-famous beers and wines,
all this plenty is guaranteed to make your tour of Germany's cities an
unforgettable culinary experience.
Passports
& Visas:
Non-European Union (EU) citizens will need a valid passport to enter
Germany. EU residents just need their national identity cards. U.S.
citizens do not require a visa for tourist or business stays of up to 90
days. Citizens of some countries require a visa to enter Germany.
Language:
While the dominant language of Germany is German, of course, English
is spoken widely, particularly in tourist destinations. Nevertheless,
knowing a bit of German before you go will help you get around more
independently. Even if you studied German, be aware that German
dialects may use different words and pronunciations than what is called
High German.
Freiberg:
Welcome to Saxony's oldest and most important mining city. If you visit Freiberg nowadays you will experience "history you can touch". 800 years of silver mining and the resulting wealth formed the cityscape. Stroll around the almost completely preserved old town from the 16th century, through Romanesque cobbled streets.
The Economic region of
Freiburg is located where the three countries, Germany, France and
Switzerland, meet, right in the heart of Europe. This region is one of the
most varied and beautiful areas in the province of Baden-Württemberg.
A famed and popular vacation area with its valleys, mountains and lakes of
the Black Forest, the Kaiserstuhl, the villages and health resorts in the
foothills, and the Rhine plain, the region attracts visitors from around
the world.
Located on the periphery of Germany, but right next to France and
Switzerland. Major trade routes cross the region from north to south and
east to west. At the junction of traditional transport corridors, the best
prerequisites are given for creating links to international economic
areas. European economic centers are served directly on a regular basis
via the EuroAirport Basle-Mulhouse-Freiburg. The airport´s airfreight
handling operation ensures that goods reach their destinations around the
world within two days. ICE connections, the completion of the Gotthard
tunnel, the planned link between the German, French and Swiss high-speed
trains, and the Hamburg-Basle-Milan autobahn which branches off to
Lyon-Marseille-Barcelona, underline the region´s central location and its
potential for development. In addition, the port of Breisach on the Rhine
offers access to the most important European waterway. As you can see, all
paths - whether by land, water or air - are wide open for your future in
the economic region of Freiburg. And last but not least, public
transportation in the region sets an unparalleled example.
The
theatre is a gem on the Buttermarkt (Butter market). In well-looked
after shopping arcades, lovingly decorated shop windows of small
individual shops and comfortable restaurants invite you to linger.
For museum enthusiasts the City and Mining Museum (Stadt- und
Bergbaumuseeum) and the famous Mineralogical Collection of the
Technical University of Mining (Mineraliensammlung der Bergakademie)
is a must.
In
the oldest, biggest and last complete mine of Saxon's silver mining era
the "Rich Colliery" (Reiche Zeche), you will experience
the world of a miner: by lift, a ride on a train and an underground walk.
From the top of the slag heaps you can see the mountain range of the Ore
Mountains (Erzgebirge) and should you not like to take part in the guided
tour underground we suggest a visit to the Old Elizabeth (Alten
Elisabeth).
"There's nothing like a festival" one says in Freiberg. During
the City Mining Festival in June and the Christmas Market you can see the
Freiberg Mining Procession (Freiberger Bergparade) - a very special
experience.
Freiburg is the gateway to the southern Black Forest and a centre of wine-growing and the arts. This and the cheery Alemannic character of the locals are a lively mixture, giving the city a very attractive atmosphere. Some of the more notable sights include the vineyards on the slopes of Mount Kaiserstuhl, Freiburg's famous cathedral, the unique brooks running through the streets of the Old Town in open channels decorated with Rhine pebble mosaics - and the wild, romantic landscape of the Höllental valley just outside the city.
The European markets with the highest purchasing power and two-thirds of the European buyer potential can be reached within a 500-km radius. The Basle Trade Fair, with 200,000 square meters of exhibit space, offers businesses an outstanding opportunity to tap new markets. The fair ranks among the top ten in the world. In addition, modern congress facilities are available in Basle, Freiburg, Colmar, and Mulhouse.
The RegioTriRhena meets the most demanding of economic quality standards and people living here enjoy an above-average living standard.
The creation of the RegioTriRhena Council in 1995 marked a turning point in the triborder region. For the first time ever, the towns, the local and regional authorities, the business sector and the universities of the Upper Rhine joined forces within a new institution. Their dual objectives were to federate the various forces of regional and cross-boarder cooperation and to provide a positive example of what being European is all about. Through the initatives of the "Regio Basiliensis", the "Regio du Haut- Rhin" and the "Freiburger Regio-Gesellschaft", a true network for regional cooperation, was born. The conviction that local issues can only be dealt with on a regional level is the fundamental notion behind the Council of the RegioTriRhena.
As we see it in this part of the world, regional cooperation can only be
conceived of if it involves cross-border cooperation among neighbours. The
RegioTriRhena Council is at once a model and the instrument with which to
coordinate and unify the various activities undertaken on either side of
the Rhine and promote them as effectively as possible in the best interest
of the RegioTriRhena.
Of course, the economic make-up is different in each of the three
sub-regions, but they are often complementary. The chemical and
pharmaceutical industry, first economic pole in the region, is represented
by such multinationals as Novartis, Roche, Clairant, Ciba Specialty
Chemicals, Rhodia and DuPont de Nemours. The other industrial fields most
often take the form of small- and medium-sized enterprises or industries.
The RegioTriRhena is home to more than one million salaried employees,
more than half of whom work for companies with fewer than 250 staff.
Significant downsizing on
the part of industry and the craft industry in the early 1990s was largely
offset by the development of new jobs in services and the civil service.
The RegioTriRhena´s rate of unemployment has remained lower than the
average rate for the three respective countries.
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