Key Competitive Attractions
Oberhausen is a city on the river Emscher in the Ruhr Area of North Rhine-Westphalia, about 12km away from both Duisburg and Essen. The city hosts the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen and its Gasometer Oberhausen is an anchor point of the European Route of Industrial Heritage. Oberhausen is also well known for the Centro, Germany's biggest shopping mall.
Oberhausen is very well connected to the road and rail network; about 15 million people live and work within one hour of the city centre.
Key sectors in Oberhausen include chemical processing, mechanical engineering, and education. The Neue Mitte Oberhausen (New Central Oberhausen) at the former site of the Thyssen steel mill is a light industry area.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
WFO Oberhausen's offer includes the following services:
- Economic consulting of entrepreneurs; advice on taking advantage of subsidies and financial aid
- Communication support for entrepreneurs and local authorities. WFO serve as contacts and stakeholders
- Site marketing and PR for Oberhausen and the surrounding region
- Real estate services
