With its proximity to the economic centres of Munich, Augsburg, Stuttgart and Zurich, the Lower Allgäu is at the centre of Europe and has excellent links to important transport connections. In addition to the motorways A7 and A96, and the railway lines Munich-Lindau and Ulm-Kempten, the economic area also boasts links with national and international air transport with the 'allgäu-airport' in Memmingerberg.

Rural structures and fast Internet technology are not mutually exclusive – this is best evidenced by the almost comprehensive broadband coverage in the Lower Allgäu. Furthermore, the Administrative District contributes to a sustainable future development by means of innovative energy economics. In this respect, the Lower Allgäu has some of the highest levels of sunshine in Germany – which is of benefit not only to the Regenerativregion Illerwinkel (Regenerative Region Illerwinkel) in the South West of the Administrative District.

The varied range of business premises in the Lower Allgäu caters for every business vision. A competent business development and advisory network is at your disposal, should you have any questions. Swift and non-bureaucratic procedures ensure quick implementation. For example, Bad Wörishofen is a model municipality for cutting red tape. Moreover, important investments are processed and decided without bureaucratic obstacles across the whole Administrative District.

In addition to renowned, internationally active businesses, broadly structured small and medium-sized companies form the region’s sound economic basis and ensure extraordinary stability. This is backed up by a rate of unemployment of 1.8%, the second lowest rate in Germany (August 2008, annual average 2.8%). Furthermore, this variety provides a dense supplier and industry network for many manufacturers at close quarters.

The pleasant nature of the varied and cultivated cultural offering ensures recreation after every working day. Be it relaxation at the Therme Bad Wörishofen (Thermal Spa Wörishofen), fun and action at the Skyline Park or cultural delights at the Landestheater Schwaben (Regional Theatre Swabia) – the economic area Memmingen-Unterallgäu offers something for everyone. Due to their central location, there are numerous high quality leisure facilities in close proximity: The Allgäu Alps, Lake Constance, Legoland or Schloss Neuschwanstein (Neuschwanstein Castle) can easily be reached within an hour’s car ride.

Here the human being takes centre stage: From kindergarten places, whose number exceeds the demand, via mutual care across the generations to comprehensive care for the elderly – the population of the Lower Allgäu is in the best of hands. The involvement of our citizens bears fruit in the shape of numerous projects within the scope of the successful, citizen-oriented regional development. This high quality of life pays off: A highly motivated and qualified work force is the guarantee of success for local businesses.

The Lower Allgäu was the home and place of activity of the world-renowned clergyman and naturopath Sebastian Kneipp and has gained fame as Kneippland®. His heritage, the Kneipp'sche Gesundheitslehre (Kneipp Cure) with its five pillars of water, herbs, exercise, diet and spirituality, is the defining element of the Lower Allgäu and therefore an essential basic component of the healthcare industry. But health is of top priority not only in the three spas of Bad Grönenbach, Bad Wörishofen and Ottobeuren!