In the beating heart of Europe.
GERMANY’S SAARLAND
experienced with exports
Saarland is one of 16 federal states in Germany that stands out with its unique history.
In 250 years, the country changed nationality a total of 8 times. We have previously been French and independent – now we are international.
Our state’s central geographical location, international connections, and diversity reflect a unique character unlike any other German state.
We welcome industry!
TRULY BUSINESS-FRIENDLY
Saarland has a long tradition as an industrial state, characterized above all by the coal and steel industry. Over time, the industrial structure has changed. Saarland has developed into a location for innovative industrial companies that stand for high-tech products and new technologies. The Saarland state government focuses on industry promotion and reinforcement for industry, creates investment incentives, and supports research and development projects.
IDEAL CONDITIONS FOR INDUSTRY:
- Highly qualified employees with industry experience
- Targeted promotion and development of industry by the state government
- Competitiveness boosted by application-oriented research
Qualified, motivated specialists
AND PRACTICE-ORIENTED YOUNG TALENT
The workforce in Saarland is very well trained, motivated, loyal and identifies strongly with their employer. Due to their many years of experience in the industry, acceptance of shift work is high and staff turnover is low. Qualified young talent is also available thanks to practical training and various universities.
THE BENEFITS OF SAARLAND FOR YOU
- A cross-border labor market with huge specialist potential across France, Luxembourg, and Germany
- Young talent with practical experience thanks to dual training in companies and vocational schools
- Broad university training with a focus on engineering and computer science

Ideal logistics
across all borders
Most of Europe can be reached in 18 hours by truck, and overseas freight transportation is also uncomplicated.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE &
VERSATILE
BUSINESS-FRIENDLY & FORWARD-LOOKING
Central location
AMID THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA
Saarland is well connected to the major European cities by road, rail and air. The proximity to the economic centers of Europe also facilitates close cooperation and business relationships across national borders.

Saarland as a logistics location
You can supply all your European customers from a single logistics center in Saarland. This is because you can reach most of Europe by truck in just 18 hours.
THE LOGISTICAL BENEFITS WE OFFER
- Ideal transport connections by road and rail
- Experienced, reliable partners for sales and warehousing
- Logistics sector well set up for industry and production
Synergies through proximity
INNOVATIVE CAPACITY NEARBY
Our country is known for its excellent, cross-sector networking. Here you will find an inspiring environment in which innovative ideas from different sectors flow together and synergies are created, whether in production, e-mobility or industry.
Max Planck, Fraunhofer or Leibniz – numerous first-class research organisations and excellent scientific institutions promote innovation, new ideas and the further development of industry. We support your collaboration with the universities and numerous research institutes in our federal state.
This close networking with experts from a wide range of subject areas opens up extensive opportunities for collaboration and groundbreaking solutions.
