Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main Region are one of Europe's most dynamic business centers. Many companies have chosen to locate at this axis of international travel and transportation.

Home of science and industry

Few other German regions have such a rich ecosystem of science universities, academies of fine arts and research institutes. International schools, colleges and universities of cooperative education provide a wide range of training programs. The region is home to manufacturing, services, retailing and wholesaling, along with small and medium-sized companies. They all keep the Rhine-Main economic engine humming. The Frankfurt/Rhine-Main Region is Germany's second-largest job market. It ranks at the top of the scale for gross value-added and purchasing power per capita.

High quality of life in a picturesque region

The region's diversity is a strength. Cultural events, urban spaces and local recreation areas maintain a high quality of life. The region has an extroardinarily deep cultural scene, with state theatres in Darmstadt and Wiesbaden, Frankfurt's Theater and Opera House, the "Alte Oper" (old opera), an unrivalled museum scene, the Rheingau Music Festival and other major events.