Why Düsseldorf?

Strategic location at the heart of Europe

The Düsseldorf metropolitan area is among the largest and strongest markets in Europe. Within a 50-kilometre radius, you will find a population of 13.5 million and more than 550,000 companies. As the heart of this close-knit urban area, Düsseldorf offers unique access to markets and is an ideal jumping-off point for companies hoping to expand their presence in the German and European markets.

Liveable and cosmopolitan

As a leading centre for foreign direct investment, Düsseldorf has established itself as an important location for business in Germany. Numerous well-known global corporations from a range of industries have their headquarters in the state capital – one out of seven companies in Düsseldorf is international. The city’s many consulates, chambers of commerce and international networks also make it much easier for companies to enter the German market and integrate into life in Düsseldorf. Today, about 40 Indian companies and 7,000 Indians call Düsseldorf home – and those figures are sharply on the rise.

Ideally connected – with Germany and the world

  • Düsseldorf has an extensive rail network that connects the city with other metropolitan areas such as Berlin, Brussels and Paris.
  • Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is easy to access by public transport and offers flights to every major European city that take less than three hours.
  • The Neuss-Düsseldorf ports are a major logistical hub for international trade.
  • Düsseldorf is integrated into the densest network of motorways in Europe.

Innovation for the future

Not only is Düsseldorf home to major corporations like Henkel and Vodafone; it is also a hotspot for cutting-edge industries such as the digital economy, the green economy, biotechnology and medical technology. The city offers a dynamic mix of established companies and innovative start-ups that make the city a global centre for innovation.