Diamant-Brauerei

Macro situation

Magdeburg is the capital and therefore also the seat of government of Saxony-Anhalt, but with around 238,000 inhabitants it is only the second-largest city in the federal state. It is located on the banks of the Middle Elbe and on the eastern edge of the Magdeburger Börde, a region rich in yield and natural resources. Together with the surrounding municipalities, Magdeburg forms the Elbe-Börde-Heide association (also known as the Magdeburg region), which is intended to promote regional cooperation and the development of the region. Magdeburg is one of the oldest industrial centers in Germany. It still benefits today from its excellent connections to the railway and motorway network as well as from the large inland port and the lively shipping traffic on the Elbe, Havel and Mittelland Canal. The most important industries include mechanical engineering, the healthcare sector and the iron and steel industry. Magdeburg is also an important location for the production of wind energy plants and the headquarters of service companies such as T-Systems and IBM. The city's landmark is Magdeburg Cathedral. But the Hundertwasser House “Green Citadel”, the imposing waterway cross in the Hohenwarthe district and the Elbauenpark are also well-known sights. Magdeburg is also one of the greenest cities in Germany.