»Grüß Gott!«

Welcome to the state affectionately known as THE LÄND!

“Made in THE LÄND – Loved in the world” is the official slogan for Baden-Württemberg at this year’s German Unity Day celebrations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

THE LÄND is the home of inventors and creative minds. From the brassiere to the perm, from the Leitz office file to soap bubbles, there are so many inventions from THE LÄND that we are incredibly proud of. The deeply inventive spirit of the people of Baden-Württemberg makes us the leading innovation region in Europe.

And, if you think our main strength is our legendary work ethic, then you’re only half right: in THE LÄND, pleasure and quality of life play an incredibly important role. From Lake Constance to the Swabian Alps and the Black Forest, there are breath-taking horizons and views of lakes, forests, fields, mountains and vineyards – here, in THE LÄND, there’s the perfect spot for you, whatever your tastes.

THE LÄND has so much to offer – we warmly invite guests at German Unity Day to come and visit THE LÄND:

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Interested in history?

The many castles and palaces in THE LÄND invite you to take a step back in time.

Interested in innovation?

Then visit Ehningen, where you’ll find Europe’s most powerful industrially used quantum computer.

Interested in leisure activities?

From hiking to biking and swimming: THE LÄND offers a wide choice of activities for all tastes and inclinations. Being active is fun here!

Interested in dining?

THE LÄND doesn’t just have Maultaschen and Spätzle, but also a fantastic choice of international specialties.

Guten Appetit!

Interested in culture?

In THE LÄND there are fossils and ice age cave paintings, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, exciting museums and a lot more to discover.

Interested in education?

Then welcome to #THENERDLÄND! With a wide choice of universities and colleges, THE LÄND has many inspiring higher education institutions.

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THE LÄND AT THE FESTIVAL OF GERMAN UNITY

“Made in THE LÄND – Loved in the world!” We’ve prepared a great programme that guarantees fun and entertainment for all age groups.

Opening hours:
Wednesday, 2 October 2024 from 2 pm – 8 pm
Thursday, 3 October 2024 from 10 am – 9 pm
Friday, 4 October 2024 from 10 am – 8 pm

And if you get hungry while immersing yourself in our programme, we recommend a tasty “dinnede” baked in a wood-fired oven and a Tannenzäpfle beer or a Seezüngle lemonade, all available until midnight.

In the evening, a band from THE LÄND will be providing foot-tapping entertainment.

See you there!

FOR GERMAN UNITY DAY 2024:

THE MINISTER-PRESIDENT OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG
Winfried Kretschmann

My name is Winfried Kretschmann and it is my great pleasure and honour to be the Minister President of the loveliest, sunniest, most innovative and quite simply the best state in Germany: THE LÄND!

The creative people who live here, the incredible countryside and the time-honoured traditions make THE LÄND truly unique. I cannot imagine a better place to live and work. While we’re incredibly proud of our traditional culture, we’re also busy working on the future with pioneering inventions developed in THE LÄND. In a nutshell: here, you can find everything you could wish for – and more.

You haven’t visited us yet? Then it’s high time!

I warmly welcome all guests of German Unity Day 2024 in Schwerin to THE LÄND. I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce you to our state – and hope you will soon become a LÄND fan, just like me.

Winfried Kretschmann

LÄND FÄCT 01

When and where was spaghetti ice cream invented?

 
Spaghetti ice cream was invented in 1969 by the ice cream maker Dario Fontanelle in Mannheim.

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What is the connection between Baden-Württemberg and Hollywood?

 

Universal Studios in Hollywood were founded by Karl Lämmle (later called Carl Laemmle), who came from Laupheim.

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How many pompoms does a traditional Black Forest Bollenhut headdress have?

 

A Black Forest hat has 14 pompoms, but only 11 are visible.

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What is the smallest unit of length called in THE LÄND?

 

The smallest unit of length in THE LÄND is called a “Muggeseggele” and is 0.22mm long.

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Which cities in THE LÄND have namesakes in the US?

 

The cities Stuttgart, Ulm, Baden Baden and Karlsruhe all have namesakes in the US.

OUR STATE, OUR FILM

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