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Schluchsee from the Bildstein viewpoint

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Germany

Schluchsee from the Bildstein viewpoint
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In the south-west of Baden-Württemberg, the rural district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald runs along the French department of Haut-Rhin, almost reaching Switzerland. The proximity to both has a direct effect on the district’s economic activity and on cultural exchanges between the areas. Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald’s economic structure is characterised by medium-sized enterprises in agriculture, manufacturing industries in the automotive sector, metrology and control systems as well as mechanical engineering. With its many spa and rehabilitation facilities, the district also has a strong tourism and health service sector. Large areas of the Kaiserstuhl mountain range, which stretches across the district, are part of Europe’s Natura 2000 network.

Examples of projects and initiatives supported by the EU

Construction of a local heating network in Titisee-Neustadt

A local heating network in Titisee-Neustadt has been under construction in since spring 2020. Heat is generated by a biomass boiler using mainly regional wood chips. The project is receiving around EUR 1 million in funding from the European Regional Development Fund.

Cross-border rail project in the Upper Rhine region

The Franco-German railway line between Colmar in Alsace and Freiburg in Breisgau is being revived. The cross-border rail project is of particular importance for the border region on the Upper Rhine and will be receiving EUR 1.75 million as part of the INTERREG Upper Rhine programme. 

Projects for better social inclusion and employability

In the period 2021-2027, around EUR 192 000 euros will be available annually from the EU Social Fund for social inclusion and employability projects in the district.

Renewal of the heat supply in the Neuenburg school center

The renovation of an old wood chip boiler in the Neuenburg school centre is being used by the town council as an opportunity to expand the heating network and supply other buildings with heat from the school centre. The project received around EUR 500 000 in funding from the European Regional Development Fund. 

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