• A dynamic cross-border region….

Alsace is part of the tri-national Metropolitan region of the Upper Rhine (Franco-German-Swiss) that links parts of the German Länder of the Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg, together with the Swiss cantons of Basel Stadt and Basel Landschaft.

This area boasts a population of around 6 million and is one of the wealthiest in Europe, with a GDP of 147 billion euros.

Alsace therefore has a very advantageous location, right in the heart of Europe and part of the continent’s biggest urban arc stretching from London to Milan via Switzerland.

Some 60% of Europe’s population and 75% of Europe’s disposable income lies within a radius of 800km (equivalent to a one hour flight).

• …where Germany and Switzerland meet

The different parts of the Upper Rhine region have much in common. At the same time, they have preserved their specific regional characters and have a great deal to offer in terms of the economy and business. Furthermore, Basel and neighbouring Zurich, one of the world’s top banking and financial centres, are real assets that will help ensure that the Upper Rhine region has a bright future ahead of it.