Quality of (work) life with a perspective Living and working in A³

Bavarian-Swabian flair: The A³ economic region combines an urban, Mediterranean lifestyle with the deep Bavarian traditions of the Wittelsbach region.

When it comes to quality of life and leisure, it is the unique mix that characterises the city of Augsburg, the Augsburg region and the Wittelsbach region. If you are looking for cultural offerings and urban city life in all its diversity, you will find plenty to see and hear here.
Numerous exciting excursion destinations ensure that there is never a dull moment - both for family-orientated leisure activities and for adventure-hungry individualists.
Beer gardens and pubs are an integral part of the Bavarian-Swabian mentality. The tried-and-tested ingredients: a convivial get-together and delicious regional specialities.
Another feature of the region is the short distances that take you quickly to the city centre, the Lech river, the state theatre, shopping or the Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park.

Quality of (work) life with a perspective The district (A³) in motion

FC Augsburg, the Augsburg Panthers, competitions on the Olympic canoe slalom course or public festivals such as the Augsburger Plärrer or the Friedberger Zeit regularly inspire the locals and their guests.

There is something for everyone here: in clubs, for individual sports or simply for celebrating and meeting up with friends. The town and the neighbouring districts offer a wonderful range of opportunities to get involved in sport and enjoy life to the full.

In the past, Elias Holl, Jakob Fugger, the Wittelsbach dynasty and even Sissi enjoyed the region for its vibrant lifestyle, and also today it offers a lively cultural programme: be it in the Gaswerk Augsburg cultural and creative quarter, at the Summer Nights music festival or at the many historic civic festivals in and around Augsburg, which bring a sparkle to the eyes of young and old alike. In the state theatre you can experience thrilling performances of drama, opera and ballet. In the various museums and galleries in the city and region, you can admire contemporary works of art, discover historical treasures or visit interactive exhibitions.

Video clips "we are A³" Impressions from the region

People, places, situations: This triad forms the unmistakable DNA that characterises a region as a whole. Quality of life, a sense of responsibility, short distances, local recreation - we have depicted characteristics of the region in short clips. The result is a wonderful insight into our diverse Augsburg region.

Quality of (work) life with a perspective The district (A³) in motion


FC Augsburg, the Augsburg Panthers, competitions on the Olympic canoe slalom course or public festivals such as the Augsburger Plärrer or the Friedberger Zeit regularly inspire the locals and their guests.

There is something for everyone here: in clubs, for individual sports or simply for celebrating and meeting up with friends. The town and the neighbouring districts offer a wonderful range of opportunities to get involved in sport and enjoy life to the full.

In the past, Elias Holl, Jakob Fugger, the Wittelsbach dynasty and even Sissi enjoyed the region for its vibrant lifestyle, and also today it offers a lively cultural programme: be it in the Gaswerk Augsburg cultural and creative quarter, at the Summer Nights music festival or at the many historic civic festivals in and around Augsburg, which bring a sparkle to the eyes of young and old alike. In the state theatre you can experience thrilling performances of drama, opera and ballet. In the various museums and galleries in the city and region, you can admire contemporary works of art, discover historical treasures or visit interactive exhibitions.


FC Augsburg, the Augsburg Panthers, competitions on the Olympic canoe slalom course or public festivals such as the Augsburger Plärrer or the Friedberger Zeit regularly inspire the locals and their guests.

There is something for everyone here: in clubs, for individual sports or simply for celebrating and meeting up with friends. The town and the neighbouring districts offer a wonderful range of opportunities to get involved in sport and enjoy life to the full.

In the past, Elias Holl, Jakob Fugger, the Wittelsbach dynasty and even Sissi enjoyed the region for its vibrant lifestyle, and also today it offers a lively cultural programme: be it in the Gaswerk Augsburg cultural and creative quarter, at the Summer Nights music festival or at the many historic civic festivals in and around Augsburg, which bring a sparkle to the eyes of young and old alike. In the state theatre you can experience thrilling performances of drama, opera and ballet. In the various museums and galleries in the city and region, you can admire contemporary works of art, discover historical treasures or visit interactive exhibitions.

Success story: Features of the region A³ is all this – and much more

How would you describe the Augsburg region? What characterises its residents and how can the regional attitude to life be described? Not so easy, is it? As part of a project sponsored by the Free State of Bavaria, Regio Augsburg Wirtschaft GmbH looked into these and similar questions and, among ... more
How would you describe the Augsburg region? What characterises its residents and how can the regional attitude to life be described? Not so easy, is it? As part of a project sponsored by the Free State of Bavaria, Regio Augsburg Wirtschaft GmbH looked into these and similar questions and, among other things, identified typical characteristics of regional identity in surveys.
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Success story: Features of the region A³ is all this – and much more

How would you describe the Augsburg region? What characterises its residents and how can the regional attitude to life be described? Not so easy, is it? As part of a project sponsored by the Free State of Bavaria, Regio Augsburg Wirtschaft GmbH looked into these and similar questions and, among ... more
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Success story: international clubs A³ and the world: International asociations and partnerships

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success story: compatibility Better compatibility of family, care and work

Family friendliness is an important argument for companies to attract skilled professionals. Whether flexible working time models, support with childcare or caring for relatives - companies in the Augsburg region live a family-friendly corporate culture and have adopted various methods to make it ... more
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Success story: International School Augsburg International location, international education

The International School Augsburg was founded in 2005 to support the regional economy. Today, the school is an important location factor and it is impossible to imagine the A³ region without it. Its globally recognized, English-language learning concept enables companies in the region to recruit ... more
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Success story: district augsburg and Aichach Friedberg The land of A³: Versatile and endearing

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Success story: club culture Living values. Finding community

Club culture plays a key role in A³. Clubs are places of community and sociability. They cultivate traditions and are committed to the common good. Whether it's a sports club, a volunteer fire brigade or a local heritage and gardening association: many people do voluntary work in the region thus ... more
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Video clips "We are A³" Impressions from the region

People, places, situations: This triad forms the unmistakable DNA that characterises a region as a whole. Quality of life, a sense of responsibility, short distances, local recreation - we have depicted characteristics of the region in short clips. The result is a wonderful insight into our diverse Augsburg region.

People, places, situations: This triad forms the unmistakable DNA that characterises a region as a whole. Quality of life, a sense of responsibility, short distances, local recreation - we have depicted characteristics of the region in short clips. The result is a wonderful insight into our diverse Augsburg region.

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Leisure tourism website for the Augsburg region Leisure tips, events and more in the district of Augsburg

The leisure tourism website for the Augsburg district- initiated by the Augsburg District Office - provides information about sights, upcomin events, legends & stories and lots of other experiences in the district of Augsburg in addition to hiking and cycling tours. Discover the Augsburg ... more
The leisure tourism website for the Augsburg district- initiated by the Augsburg District Office - provides information about sights, upcomin events, legends & stories and lots of other experiences in the district of Augsburg in addition to hiking and cycling tours. Discover the Augsburg countryside The website provides an interactive overview map showing all the attraction in the Augsburg region. The district of Augsburg is a place full of culture an tradition, offering insights into the history of the region. For those interested in culture, museums, monasteries and churches as well as historical sites ... more
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Dr. Nina Schmitt