Key Competitive Attractions
The fifth largest city in Thuringia with over 45,000 inhabitants, Gotha is located in the centre of Thuringia and close to the geographical centre of Germany. The greater Gotha region is the most populous in Thuringia with over 140,000 people living here.
As a business location, Gotha is home to a number of small and medium sized businesses in a variety of sectors, including metal and wood processing, crafts, professional services, food processing and consumer goods, machine construction and mechanical engineering, plastics production as well as logistics.
Located near the A4 motorway, Gotha offers a number of industrial parks and areas at attractive conditions. Particularly the industrial areas towards the east of Gotha offer excellent conditions for traditional and innovative businesses.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Gotha Department for Business Development offers a number of services to investors:
- All-round advice for new investors in Gotha
- Fast approval procedures
- Limited bureaucracy
The Gotha Company Foundation and Transfer Centre (GET) helps young entrepreneurs to start their business






