EastWestphaliaLippe: Right at the top of Northrhine-Westphalia

... covers the same geographical area as the Detmold administrative district in the northeastern corner of the federal state of Northrhine-Westphalia in Germany. It accounts for one fifth of the total area of the state. As a fast growing economic zone in Germany, the region combines the advantages of modern big cities with the benefits of attractive medium-sized cities and small towns as well as the leisure and relaxation facilities of extensive rural landscapes. Special landmark: the nothernmost point of Northrhine-Westphalia is located in OWL.

... is a national trailblazer as a “model region for reduction of bureaucracy” in Northrhine-Westphalia and a partner region of the Ministry of Trade and Commerce. Of 91 specific suggestions for improvements, 45 have already been implemented by the regional and national governments.

 

... is one of the strongest economic areas of Germany. It is predominantly characterised by medium-sized companies and by a balanced mix of industries. Among the well-known companies are for example Bertelsmann, Melitta, Miele, Dr. Oetker, Claas, Benteler, Gildemeister, Schüco, Gerry Weber und Wincor Nixdorf.

 

... provides with Teutoburg Forest, the Wiehen and Egge mountain ranges, the river landscapes of Weser, Ems and Lippe and the wilder natural landscapes such as the Senne attractive areas for leisure and cultural activities. The most popular tourist attractions of the Teutoburg Forest include cycling, hiking and wellness.

 

... is favourably located in the centre of the German and European geographical area. Fast road links in all directions are provided by the internationally and nationally important east-west motorways A2, A30
and A44 with their respective intersections with the A7 and A1 northsouth routes.