Brandenburg’s North-east: Interface Between Berlin and Szczecin
Northeastern Brandenburg is the interface between Berlin and the Polish port of Szczecin on the Baltic Sea. The A11 autobahn and the Oder-Havel canal with the inland harbors of Eberswalde and Schwedt provide the region with a prime infrastructure, while the state’s long-term investments in efficient transport connections provide an excellent foundation for investments, as confirmed by prestigious companies from the mineral oil, paper and metal industries.
Schwedt’s PCK refinery run jointly by BP, Shell, Agip and Total is one of the largest in Germany. Four paper factories annually process around one million tons of scrap paper (paper, card, packaging and wallpaper), making Schwedt one of the largest locations of the paper industry in the country. Moreover, Kirow Ardelt in Eberswalde is the world’s leading manufacturer of special-purpose cranes.
The renewable energy industry (wind power, solar energy and biofuel) is also present in the district and makes Northeastern Brandenburg a pioneer for new, regenerative energy sources. Moreover, “Eberswalde green University” specializes in renewable energies and the timber industry.
There are two regional growth areas in Barnim-Uckermark: Schwedt in Uckermark and Eberswalde in Barnim.
Nature conservation is a priority in Brandenburg. The UNESCO biosphere reserve in Schorfheide-Chorin - one of the largest in Germany - stretches through the Uckermark-Barnim region, offering excellent opportunities for bathing and canoeing trips.
Geographic location: between Berlin and Szczecin
Districts: Uckermark, Barnim
Main business locations
Bernau, Eberswalde, Hennigsdorf, Oranienburg, Prenzlau, Schwedt/Oder, Templin, Velten, Zehdenick