The district of Aichach-Friedberg – Feel-good district and dynamic future region

The eastern flank of the Augsburg economic region is located in the heart of Bavaria, in the Munich-Augsburg-Ingolstadt city triangle. The ideal geographical location and the infrastructural connection to the transverse A8 motorway, the European transport axis between Paris and Vienna, the northbound B300 and the southbound B2 are aspects of the Wittelsbacher Land's attractiveness as a location. Another is the good accessibility via the Augsburg-Munich and Augsburg-Ingolstadt railway lines. The local Augsburg airport is on the doorstep and the international Munich airport can be reached in approx. 45 minutes. The numerous internationally active companies and national market leaders in the area benefit from the location. As a charming part of old Bavaria, the district is also a popular residential area with lively communities.

The Wittelsbacher Land region has enjoyed holistic, positive economic development in recent years. This is also due to the innovation and adaptability of the many small and medium-sized companies in the district, which are able to react flexibly to constantly changing requirements. The district of Aichach-Friedberg is a location with expertise: in addition to a strong SME sector, numerous internationally active companies and national market leaders are also based here.

In 2024, the Technology Transfer Centre (TTZ) for digital planning and production in the construction industry went into operation in Aichach. Augsburg University of Applied Sciences thus offers companies the opportunity to develop innovative solutions for their real needs in solid construction and digital timber construction in close cooperation between science and practice and to have customised training opportunities designed for them.

he towns, markets and municipalities are working to provide the necessary commercial space and infrastructure and are creating a business-friendly climate that benefits companies and their employees. The district of Aichach-Friedberg also provides the necessary infrastructure and pays particular attention to the issue of mobility. The needs-based expansion and optimisation of local public transport services are very important to the district. It thus ensures the accessibility of the companies. The district of Aichach-Friedberg is also drawing up a cycling concept to make local transport more attractive for cyclists in everyday life. Leisure and tourist cyclists will also benefit from the resulting infrastructure measures. Medical care in the Wittelsbacher Land is holistic and modern. The ‘Gesundheitsregion plus Landkreis Aichach-Friedberg’ is an organisation at the Aichach-Friedberg District Office. Health promotion, prevention, healthcare and care are important fields of action. With the new replacement building for the hospital in Aichach, which was completed in autumn 2018, and the hospital in Friedberg, which was extensively renovated in previous years, the district also has optimal local healthcare provision.

The district offers all educational opportunities in the secondary school sector. Various higher education institutions can be found nearby in Augsburg, Ingolstadt and Munich and complement the excellent educational opportunities on offer. Investment in educational facilities is a priority in the district of Aichach-Friedberg. Several major construction projects will complete the school infrastructure over the next few years, ensuring the supply of well-trained specialists in the future. In addition, the district of Aichach-Friedberg, like its neighbouring partners, is working together with many partners as the official ‘Wittelsbacher Land education region’ to meet the many challenges of the future, such as demographic change, and to strengthen dual training, for example.

The district of Aichach-Friedberg offers professionals and families development opportunities for a long-term commitment. An extensive range of educational and training facilities and leisure opportunities contribute to this. The rural, idyllic charm that the region has retained despite its location in the metropolitan triangle also makes the location attractive. Diverse natural areas (Lechtal, Paartal, tertiary hill country and Donaumoos) as well as outstanding sights make the region an experience for active people, nature and culture lovers. In the old Bavarian ducal towns of Aichach and Friedberg and in idyllic villages, festivals are celebrated and traditions upheld. Bavarian and Swabian specialities spoil the palate. Family fun and entertainment are not neglected in the many leisure facilities. The Wittelsbacher Land offers experiences for young and old and invites you to make exciting discoveries.