--- title: Wirtschaftsstandort url: "https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/en/business-class-steyr/hotspot/wirtschaftsstandort.html" image: "https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/user_upload/steyr-nationalparkregion/Business_Class_Steyr/startseite/csm_BCS_Logo_530x150.png" date: 2021-02-25 modified: 2026-03-31 --- # Wirtschaftsstandort business location Steyr ======================= Start your business right in the middle of an active future region! ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Steyr location is impressive - in national and international comparison. The diversity - from innovative small and medium-sized companies to international corporations - proves it: Companies value the city's innovative spirit, infrastructure and the availability of skilled workers. Vienna, Prague, Munich, Salzburg, Graz - Steyr is right in the middle. The city of Steyr, with 38,000 inhabitants, in the central region of Upper Austria lies at the confluence of the Enns and Steyr rivers. The B309 expressway provides a direct and quick connection to the Westautobahn (A1), and the Pyhrnautobahn is around 30 kilometers away. Steyr is also easily accessible by train. **Steyr location - the best location right in the middle.** Innovation has a tradition -------------------------- High-tech innovation has a tradition in Steyr. The production and development site is characterized by engineering spirit and continuous expansion of R&D activities. Development departments of large international corporations such as **BMW** and **AVL List**, research companies such as **PROFACTOR** and the **university of applied sciences** environment form the right mix for technology, progress and top products. Steyr is also at the forefront in the healthcare sector with the **Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum Steyr State Hospital**, the university of applied sciences courses in physiotherapy and health process management as well as companies from the healthcare sector and the market leader in the field of software for hospitals, **CGM**. The site is embedded in the [Upper Austrian innovation network](https://www.biz-up.at/internationalisierung/netzwerk-ooe-international/ "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") and offers an attractive environment for company founders, company relocators and investors. **Steyr location - for everyone who thinks about the future.** Industry and high-tech characterize the city -------------------------------------------- Automotive and mechanical engineering have always characterized the city, which is home to industrial groups such as **BMW**, **GFM**, **Steyr Automotive**, **SKF** and **ZF**. In recent decades, Steyr has also made a name for itself with renowned companies from the electromobility, environmental technology and IT sectors, with research institutions and high-tech service providers - and expanded the tourism offering of the Christmas town with competent and efficient offers for business tourism. **Steyr location - for everyone who appreciates good neighbors.** Skilled workers are in demand - and available --------------------------------------------- The city of Steyr has highly trained skilled workers, from traditionally highly qualified skilled workers to software and development engineers and commercial experts. There are numerous initiatives aimed at promoting and training skilled workers. CoderDojo Steyr (programming club for children) and Junior Maker Pioneers (the "maker" junior team of the Makerspace Steyr-Werke) start at a young age, Apprentice Days and Tech Girls Change are aimed at apprentices, and Pro Challenge supports fully trained apprentices across companies and industries. **Steyr location - for everyone who values ​​highly qualified employees.** Knowledge is highly valued -------------------------- Education has always been a top priority. In the school town of Steyr, all types of general and vocational schools are represented and there is also a wide selection of specialized middle schools. In addition to training workshops in technical and commercial fields, there are also separate apprentice initiatives and further training programs for apprentices. The University of Applied Sciences in Steyr is dedicated to the areas of marketing, e-business, logistics, production, operations management and much more in its six bachelor's and eight master's degree programs. The digitization center of the FH OÖ illustrates how digitization is used in business - from marketing to production. Due to the international networking of Steyr's companies, the educational and training offerings are internationally oriented and generate intercultural competence that is noticeable. **Steyr location - for everyone who wants to exploit potential.** Networking creates added value ------------------------------ Exchanging knowledge, learning from one another, achieving more together - these guiding principles can be found in various associations and networks in Steyr. Above all, the Steyr Future Region brings together a wide variety of players, networks them, creates ideas together with young and old and implements them. Whether industry, small and medium-sized businesses, social institutions, associations, cultural workers or educational institutions - the Steyr Future Region network connects them, brings them together at the table to make Steyr an even more livable place. **Steyr location - where it is possible to help shape things.** The location for living and working ----------------------------------- In addition to its location, entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and educational opportunities, inventiveness and ability to implement, Steyr is also right in the middle of things when it comes to leisure opportunities. With its infrastructure and shops, the Steyr living space offers everything that people need for their everyday lives. The inner-city natural oases such as the castle park, the Steyrer Au, the walking and cycling paths along the Enns and the castle park, coupled with various club offers, musical and sporting leisure facilities (climbing hall, ice rink, public swimming pool,...) create optimal opportunities for balancing life. The proximity to nature, the mountains, the Enns and Steyr valleys with all their treasures and excursion destinations offers families all kinds of leisure activities, but also companies a wide range of company outings. **Steyr location - live and work where others go on holiday.** [ Open copyright © Photo: Business Class Steyr/Photographer/TIC Steyr, Light-flooded seminar room at TIC Steyr. Close copyright ![Light-flooded seminar room with large glass table at TIC Steyr.](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/8/csm_TIC_Seminarraum_1520x855_01_7d5bda1a38.png "Photo: Business Class Steyr/Photographer/TIC Steyr, Light-flooded seminar room at TIC Steyr.") TIC Steyr GmbH ----------------- ](https://tic-steyr.at/tic-steyr) [ Open copyright © Photo: SKF Oesterreich AG/Photographer: SKF Oesterreich AG, Four-point loader Close copyright ![A four-point loader from the company SKF Österreich AG.](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/e/csm_Vierpunktlader_SKF_237x177_d1736aa2d1.png "Photo: SKF Oesterreich AG/Photographer: SKF Oesterreich AG, Four-point loader") SKF Österreich AG -------------------- ](https://www.skf.com/at) [ Open copyright © Photo: BMW Group Plant Steyr/Photographer: BMW Group Plant Steyr, employees with BMW engine. Close copyright ![BMW Group Steyr employee standing behind a BMW engine.](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/2/csm_Motorenmontage_07_BMW_Group_Werk_Steyr_1920x1440_d45d27468a.jpg "Photo: BMW Group Plant Steyr/Photographer: BMW Group Plant Steyr, employees with BMW engine.") BMW Motoren GmbH ------------------- ](https://www.bmwgroup-werke.com/steyr/de.html) [ Open copyright © Photo: Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences/Photographer: Bernhard Plank, exterior view Steyr University of Applied Sciences Close copyright ![Exterior view of Steyr University of Applied Sciences. Modern, white, multi-storey building in Wehrgraben Steyr.](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/b/csm_fhooe-campussteyr-fhIII_c_bernhard_plank_1158x868_54d7bf2bc3.jpg "Photo: Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences/Photographer: Bernhard Plank, exterior view Steyr University of Applied Sciences") Fachhochschule Steyr ----------------------- ](https://www.fh-ooe.at/campus-steyr/) [ Open copyright © Photo: NKE Austria GmbH/Photographer: NKE AUSTRIA GmbH ,Deep groove ball bearing Close copyright ![Silver deep groove ball bearing](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/b/csm_Rillenkugellager_NKE_TRB_CRB_1920x1280_1c1369c837.jpg "Photo: NKE Austria GmbH/Photographer: NKE AUSTRIA GmbH ,Deep groove ball bearing") NKE Austria GmbH ------------------- ](https://www.nke.at/de/) [ Open copyright © Photo: Engineering Center Steyr/Photographer: Engineering Center Steyr, Technician working on an engine. Close copyright ![A technician working on an open engine. Many cables and measuring devices visible.](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/3/csm_Engineering_Center_Steyr_601x600_3040772a0c.png "Photo: Engineering Center Steyr/Photographer: Engineering Center Steyr, Technician working on an engine.") Engineering Center Steyr --------------------------- ](http://www.ecs.steyr.com/) [ Open copyright © [Photo: Phyrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum Steyr/ Phyrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum Steyr Exterior view of the main building of the Phyrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum Steyr Close copyright ![Exterior view of the main building of the Phyrn-Eisenwurzen Clinic Steyr. Large, modern and glass building.](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/0/csm_Aussenansicht_LKH_Steyr__Phyrn-Eisenwurzen_Klinikum_Steyr__720x480_13502a7cc3.png "[Photo: Phyrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum Steyr/ Phyrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum Steyr Exterior view of the main building of the Phyrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum Steyr") Landeskrankenhaus Steyr -------------------------- ](http://www.lkh-steyr.at/) [ Open copyright © Photo: CASE IH/Photographer: CNH Industrial Österreich GmbH, Steyr tractor in the field. Close copyright ![Steyr CASE IH tractor in red/white ploughing in the field](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/0/csm_Traktor_SteyrCase_277x178_87a06dc761.jpg "Photo: CASE IH/Photographer: CNH Industrial Österreich GmbH, Steyr tractor in the field.") CNH Österreich GmbH ---------------------- ](https://www.steyr-traktoren.com/de-at/landwirtschaft) [ Open copyright © Photo: Steyr Motors/Photographer:Fotostudio Eder, employee working on an engine Close copyright ![Employee works on an engine](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/1/csm_SteyrMotors_5760x3840_80bb20624a.jpg "Photo: Steyr Motors/Photographer:Fotostudio Eder, employee working on an engine") Steyr Motors GmbH -------------------- ](http://www.steyr-motors.com/) [ Open copyright © Photo: ZF Steyr/Photographer? Transparent 3D car with visible engine. Close copyright ![Transparent 3D car where the engine is visible.](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/9/csm_ZF_Steyr_237x177_e13d0ce5fb.png "Photo: ZF Steyr/Photographer? Transparent 3D car with visible engine.") ZF Steyr Präzisionstechnik ----------------------------- ](https://www.zf.com/mobile/en/homepage/homepage.html) [ Open copyright © Photo: WKO Steyr/Photographer: Rußkäfer, Exterior view of the Chamber of Commerce in Steyr. Close copyright ![Modern dark grey building. Lots of glass on the first floor, so the rooms are very flooded with light. Large car park next to the building.](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_WKO_Steyr_Foto_Russkaefer_3032x2008_4eeb34ae9c.jpg "Photo: WKO Steyr/Photographer: Rußkäfer, Exterior view of the Chamber of Commerce in Steyr.") Wirtschaftskammer Steyr -------------------------- ](https://www.wko.at/service/ooe/bezirksstellen/steyr.html?shorturl=wkoat_ooe_sr) Take part in our survey and, with a bit of luck, win a holiday! Take part and win! [ Take part now ](http://tmona.at/45qr "Link öffnet die externe Umfrageseite von Tmona in einem neuem Fenster")