Gewerbepark Südeifel

South Eifel Industrial Park

The Südeifel business park - on Zweikreuz - , 2 km from the Echternach/Luxembourg border crossing, offers an attractive location for almost all types of companies, especially those with an operational focus on Luxembourg. In a first construction phase, 20.5 hectares of commercial and industrial areas (GE and GI) were developed. There are currently 15,000 sqm still available for marketing. In the entrance area of the industrial estate, areas have also been designated for retail businesses with non-center-relevant product ranges. If required, an additional 10 hectares can be developed in a further development phase.

Soft location factors:

The area is located in the middle of the Felsenland Südeifel in the center of the German-Luxembourgish Nature Park in a beautiful natural and cultural landscape with a high quality of life and a high recreational value. Well-developed hiking and cycle path networks offer attractive leisure activities.

The tourist center of the southern Eifel around the Devil's Gorge is only 3 km away. It is also home to the Teufelsschlucht Dinosaur Park, a geological adventure park for the whole family, which has become a tourist hotspot with up to 100,000 visitors a year.

The designation of new development areas takes account of the steady population growth in the towns close to the border. Attractive building plots and properties are available at fair market prices. The sub-center of Irrel with approx. 1,800 inhabitants has an excellent range of services and amenities, which is also very popular with customers from Luxembourg due to its proximity to the border. Irrel also has good medical care with doctors, pharmacies and therapists.

Irrel is home to a primary and secondary school plus and a day care center with over 150 places. Secondary schools can be reached via a good public transport network. There are good bus connections to Bitburg, Trier and Luxembourg City. The neighboring Luxembourg town of Echternach (3 km) with its picturesque old town and famous abbey also has an attractive range of amenities and an outstanding cultural offering (Trifolion cultural/event center). The Roman city of Trier (25 km) and the European city of Luxembourg (35 km) offer a wide range of shopping and cultural activities.

Hard location factors:

Location

The inter-municipal business park is conveniently located directly on the E 29/B257 just 2 km before the border crossing to Echternach/Luxembourg and is therefore attractive for companies with a focus on Luxembourg, the other Benelux countries and France.

Transport links

B 51 Trier regional center 25 km
E 29 Bitburg town center 15 km
E 29 Luxembourg City 35 km
Trier highway junction 17 km
A 60 Fließem (direction Belgium/Cologne/Rhine-Main area) 25 km

Stations

Kordel 17 km
Bitburg-Erdorf 17 km
Trier 26 km
Luxembourg 35 km

Airports

Luxembourg Airport (also Cargo) 35 km
Hahn Airport 93 km
Port of Trier 28 km

Broadband supply

Fiber optic supply is currently possible via the provider's business offer right into the building (FttH). As part of the expansion with high-performance broadband connections (Next Generation Access/NGA networks), it is planned to expand the location up to 1 Gbit (FttH) in 2018/2019.

Gas supply

All properties can be connected to a liquid gas supply.

Availability of space

The commercial areas are terraced and ready for construction and can be built on without extensive foundation measures. For the most part, it is possible to subdivide the plots according to the investor's wishes.

Qualification of the workforce

Trier University with approx. 16,000 students
Trier University of Applied Sciences with approx. 6,000 students
University of Luxembourg with approx. 6,000 students
IHK and HWK training centers in Trier

Funding/financial assistance

The Rhineland-Palatinate regional funding program can provide up to 20% funding for commercial production companies and certain craft and service companies. Investments in fixed assets (construction costs, machinery/facilities) and certain intangible assets used by the company itself are eligible for funding.

Other financial aid

Low-interest loans

SME development program of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate
SME program of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau

Promotion of business start-ups

ERP start-up loan
ERP equity capital assistance program

Technology promotion

Technology funding from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate

Guarantees

Guarantee programs of the state and the credit guarantee association of the Rhineland-Palatinate skilled crafts sector