District of Schwein
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The family-friendly district

The Schweinfurt region is the ideal place for young families. Why? Because the land for building is particularly affordable here. In addition, there is a very low unemployment rate. And the beautiful swimming lakes surrounded by forests, meadows, and hills make life even more enjoyable for children and parents.

Population: 114,404

Website: www.landkreis-schweinfurt.de

There’s Room for Every Child Here

In the municipalities of the district, nearly 1,000 places are offered in kindergartens and nurseries for children under three years old, with a care rate of 35 percent, which is significantly above the Bavarian and German average. Family-friendly! We say so!

#Wine, Herbs, Forest

Three natural areas surround Schweinfurt: Vineyards dominate in the south, the west is a model region for organic farming, and in the north, you’ll find the so-called Schweinfurt Oberland with its forests and a water and nature conservation paradise.

Facts About Life in the Schweinfurt Region

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The district is located at the intersection of four highways: A 3, A 7, A 70, and A 71. Additionally, the Main River serves as a transport artery. The Schweinfurt port also provides economic impulses for the district.

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You’ll find six swimming lakes in the Schweinfurt region, including Lower Franconia’s largest swimming lake: the Ellertshäuser See. There are also two nature parks and plenty of hiking and cycling trails. 880 kilometers of developed cycling paths lead through the district.

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Just 20 years ago, the district was strongly characterized by agriculture. Then came structural change, and several thousand qualified jobs were created by companies.

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The district has by far the highest growth in business startups in Mainfranken. The number of commercial enterprises grew by 188 in 2014, which accounts for more than half of the total growth in Mainfranken.

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This has been a tradition in the Schweinfurt region since 1840: Freshly cooked pork is served course by course and eaten directly from scrubbed wooden boards placed over tables. This is accompanied by farmer’s bread, horseradish, and sauerkraut, and everyone eats as much as they can; schnapps is also served.

What We Can Do

Mainly small and medium-sized enterprises are located in the district. They benefit from good transport connections and favorable location costs. Moreover, there are plenty of young talents to be found here: For every 100 employees in the district, there are 6.5 trainees – a top value in Bavaria. The unemployment rate, by the way, is only about 2.8 percent.

The District Office as an Employer

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