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Boom Town - Regensburg Comes Out Top

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Gregor TuemmlerFebruary 14, 2012

It may not be the most obvious winner, but Regensburg currently has the top spot in rankings for German towns. The traditional Bavarian city prospered more than any other in 2011, and is set to do the same this year.

The survey covered 60 towns and cities and was based on growth potential. As well as being a thriving base of automotive and electrical goods manufacturing, Regensburg is also becoming a hub for software and biotechnology companies. We join Carmen Meyer in exploring the town’s success.

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