A region for the people

Over 6 million people live in the RegioTriRhena, two thirds are of employment age. Since 2010, the employment rate has grown from 79 to 81%. This is a region of economic strength, covering vehicle construction, tourism, service sectors and the life sciences, which all secure jobs and stable growth. It is also a region where people enjoy living, are above the average happy and in general earn above-average wages. This happiness is also shared with 22 million tourists per year who have registered overnight stays.

The Rhine: a lifeline that unites us

The Rhine unites the region to the world. It is the lifeline of the citizens of Ortenau, Alsace and northern Switzerland. It represents the most important transport axis for containers carrying coal, sand and oil between Genoa and Rotterdam. The Rhine has a great future, e.g., one ship replaces 100 heavy duty vehicles on the autobahn. The ports in Rheinfelden, Basel, Mulhouse, Neuf-Brisach and Kehl are important intersections for transfer of goods to rail. The port Autonome in Strasbourg is the third largest Rhine port employing 13,000 workers.