Career, life, and vacations

HERE is where career and quality of life come together.

Saxony-Anhalt offers more than just a job, research opportunities and career prospects: those who live and work here benefit from a high quality of life, affordable housing, short distances, modern infrastructure and an ideal work-life balance.

Whether historic cities, innovative companies or nature-based recreation - the diversity of the state makes it particularly attractive. Leisure activities include UNESCO World Heritage Sites, picturesque old towns, music festivals, modern art, extensive cycling and hiking trails as well as numerous lakes and nature parks: Saxony-Anhalt combines culture, history and recreation in a unique way.

Skilled workers from Germany and all over the world will find the best conditions HERE for a successful new start with targeted support, recognized qualification offers and an open living environment.

Saxony-Anhalt is the right place for anyone who wants to pursue a career, realize their potential and enjoy life at the same time - in the heart of Germany. In the middle of life.

10 good reasons for Saxony-Anhalt

We surprise many people HERE: With strong jobs, a high quality of life, open cooperation and space for leisure, nature and ideas. There are many reasons why Saxony-Anhalt is a place to feel good and stay. HERE are ten of them.

That's the way to live.

In no other federal state is housing as affordable as in Saxony-Anhalt. Calculated per square meter, rented and owner-occupied apartments are the cheapest in Germany.

That way you get something out of the money.

Thanks to the low cost of living, people in Saxony-Anhalt have more left over from their income. After deducting expenses for housing, heating and energy, people HERE have more money at their disposal - more than the East German average and compared to many major West German cities.

That's how families like it.

Saxony-Anhalt has the best childcare provision for under 6-year-olds in Germany. With a childcare rate of 63% for the under-3s, the state is well above the German average.

Culture sets the tone.

Saxony-Anhalt has a rich museum and theater landscape as well as exciting galleries. HERE people celebrate festivals and cultivate the open-air cult. And HERE there is a particularly high density of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

This is what free space looks like.

Saxony-Anhalt has little "land consumption". Conversely, this means that there really is a lot of recreational space HERE.

HERE is space for big plans.

Saxony-Anhalt offers plenty of space for visionary ideas. Generous commercial space, strong networks and an entrepreneurial climate create ideal conditions for entrepreneurial spirit and future-oriented entrepreneurship.

Bright minds do research HERE.

In 29 business-oriented research institutes, engineers, scientists and experts develop practical solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.

This is where the energy flows.

With powerful wind farms, modern storage solutions and committed players, Saxony-Anhalt is showing how climate protection and economic progress can be successfully combined.

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HERE short paths lead to success.

Fast approval procedures, direct access to administration and politics as well as a modern logistics and transport infrastructure ensure rapid processes HERE. The central location also provides excellent access to the markets in Central and Eastern Europe.

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HERE talents are realized.

Saxony-Anhalt's future-oriented locations, technology parks and research facilities offer dream jobs in innovative professions. The state also boasts one of the densest educational and scientific landscapes in Germany.

Careers in Saxony-Anhalt

Saxony-Anhalt is taking off. There are opportunities HERE.

Saxony-Anhalt offers the best conditions for career realization. With strong business locations such as Magdeburg, Halle (Saale), Dessau-Roßlau and Bitterfeld-Wolfen, innovative companies and renowned research institutions, the state has long been more than just an insider tip for skilled workers.

In key sectors such as mechanical engineering, chemicals, renewable energies, IT, biosciences and healthcare, future-proof jobs with prospects are being created. Medium-sized companies, global players and start-ups offer a wide range of opportunities to help shape and advance your career - often with direct contact to management and fast decision-making processes.

Thanks to short commuting times, affordable living costs and a high quality of life with plenty of nature and cultural offerings, it is easy to combine work and life in Saxony-Anhalt. It's not just ideas that make careers here, but also the people behind them.

Germany´s hidden champion

Everyone can find their future HERE. Saxony-Anhalt is an exciting federal state and a dynamic location with plenty of prospects and scope for development. To get the word out even further, the state has launched the "Germany´s hidden champion" campaign to attract skilled workers.

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Where a good life is affordable.

Good living is affordable HERE.

In no other federal state is housing as affordable as in Saxony-Anhalt. Calculated per square meter, rental and owner-occupied apartments in particular are the cheapest here in a Germany-wide comparison.

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HERE you still get something out of your money.

Thanks to low prices, there is more to live on in Saxony-Anhalt. After paying for housing, heating and energy, people here have more money at their disposal than the average in eastern Germany and in many large cities in western Germany.

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HERE the youngest find their place.

Saxony-Anhalt has the best childcare provision for under 6-year-olds in Germany. With a childcare rate of 63% for the under-3s, the state is well above the German average.

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HERE culture sets the tone in many ways.

Saxony-Anhalt offers a rich museum and theater landscape, has a particularly high density of world heritage sites and nowhere else do people use libraries so intensively.

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HERE, taking a deep breath is the order of the day.

There is little "land consumption" in the country and, conversely, that means: There is a lot of recreational space HERE.

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Vacation - Saxony-Anhalt to recharge your batteries.

HERE recreation breaks new ground.

Anyone on vacation in Saxony-Anhalt will discover a state full of exciting contrasts: between the Harz and Elbe mountains, vineyards and lake landscapes, tranquil natural places, cultural treasures and surprising experiences await. HERE you can combine relaxation with the joy of discovery.

In the Harz National Park, hiking trails lead through mystical forests all the way up to the Brocken. Along the Saale and Elbe rivers, well-developed cycle paths and waterways invite you to actively relax. Numerous nature parks, such as the Fläming or the Dübener Heide, offer ideal conditions for rest and exercise in nature.

There is an abundance of great history in authentic places in Saxony-Anhalt. Those who like to go on cultural trips will experience an outstanding density of UNESCO World Heritage Sites HERE - in Quedlinburg, Dessau-Wörlitz, Dessau, the Luther towns of Wittenberg and Eisleben, Naumburg and Halle (Saale).

Families will find colorful leisure activities, animal parks and swimming lakes in Saxony-Anhalt - all in a region with short distances, plenty of space and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether for a day trip, a weekend or an annual vacation: HERE everyone will discover their favorite place - for a short break or a longer stay. Relaxation is a way of life HERE, natural, versatile and truly beautiful.

Our travel compass

The digital "Destination Compass" provides tailor-made recommendations for experiences in Saxony-Anhalt - from highlights to insider tips.

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Our best

"Our Best" are carefully selected and lovingly put together arrangements that guarantee a great variety in the shortest possible travel time - across the regions and partly also with directly bookable offers.

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Our genuinely beautiful offers

"Really beautiful. Saxony-Anhalt" - this is the umbrella under which the travel destination of Saxony-Anhalt presents all its splendor. And because there are so many highlights in every region, there are so many reasons to immerse yourself in really green areas, really family-friendly tips and really active routes.

Really beautiful. Saxony-Anhalt

Our UNESCO World Heritage Site

With five cultural sites, two biosphere reserves and valuable documents, Saxony-Anhalt offers an outstanding density of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Luther memorials, Naumburg Cathedral, the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz, the Bauhaus Dessau, the World Heritage City of Quedlinburg and the Nebra Sky Disc are presented to the world under the umbrella of "6 WORLD HERITAGE SITES".

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Living and traveling in Saxony-Anhalt

Our multimedia magazine "Echtzeit" tells the story of people, places and companies - of explorers, legends, trailblazers and connoisseurs. About a state where traditions are combined with a passion for new things. And where people live who have big plans. It really is time to discover it all.

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