The city of Burghausen has a unique profile. It distinguishes itself as a business, investment and educational location, as a family, sports and shopping city. As a city of culture with tradition, the city of Burghausen enjoys a renowned reputation far beyond Germany's borders.
The 1.985 hectare city is located in the district of Altötting, directly on the border with Austria. It is 110 kilometers west of the state capital in Munich, 80 kilometers south-east of Passau and 50 kilometers south of Salzburg.
The old town is 360 meters above sea level, the new town 420 meters above sea level. Individual districts are at an altitude of between 470 and 490 meters above sea level.
Burghausen has around 19.350 residents who have their main residence in the city. More than 1.000 people have a second home in Burghausen (as of December 31, 2020). The neighboring municipalities of the city include Burgkirchen an der Alz, Haiming, Mehring and Hochburg-Ach (Upper Austria).
The Salzach city is one of the most successful technology and business locations in Germany. It is one of the financially strongest municipalities in Bavaria with up to 50.000 inhabitants. The city's gross domestic product is up to almost nine million euros a year.
This makes Burghausen Southeast Bavaria's most successful business and innovation location and has a strong appeal to neighboring Austria and the surrounding districts in Upper and Lower Bavaria.
The business location Burghausen belongs to the southeast Bavarian chemical triangle - the Chemdelta Bavaria.
As an investment location, the city of Burghausen is of international magnitude. In the years from 2006 to 2015, around 4,5 billion euros were invested in the business location Burghausen and the neighboring region. By 2022, the private and municipal investment measures will add up to a further two billion euros.
The city of Burghausen shines as the most important cross-border work location in the region. Around 18.000 of the approximately 11.000 employees who are subject to social security contributions are employed in the chemical industry, which is the most important employer in Burghausen and the region within a radius of 60 kilometres.
Burghausen also impresses in the field of education and science. With the Burghausen campus of the FH Rosenheim and the academy center of the TU Munich in the Raitenhaslach district, the city offers a wide range of training and further education opportunities. Ultramodern and unique rooms are available in Burghausen for seminars and retreats.
The city enjoys an international reputation as a city of culture. Burghausen is the city of jazz, art, concerts and festivals. The cultural city of Burghausen is also characterized by theater and drama performances, cabaret, cabaret, folklore and numerous museums.
With the world's longest castle, the city also offers a unique tourist attraction.
The extensive range of cultural activities and the impressive historical heritage attracts around 400.000 visitors and tourists to the city of Burghausen every year.
In addition to culture, the city of Burghausen also focuses on sports. Regional, national and international Burghausen athletes shine with their skills. The city shows great commitment to financially supporting sport and sports clubs.
The city also pays great attention to families: with the family house, numerous childcare options, nine schools and excellently equipped swimming pools and playgrounds, Burghausen fulfills all the decisive requirements of an attractive family city.
For more than 60.000 customers within a direct radius of up to 50 kilometers, Burghausen has also established itself as a shopping town in recent years. There are more than 1.200 underground parking spaces available for your visit to Burghausen.
This multifaceted profile makes Burghausen a city with the highest quality of life.
Contact
Tourist office Inn-Salzach
Bahnhofstrasse 34
84503 Altötting
Tel. + 49 8671 502 -444
info@inn-salzach.com
www.inn-salzach.com