Heidelberg Germany?

Question

For a project i have to do research on Heidelberg Germany. Can anyone help me find out wat some of their main products/ industry are?

or anyone with some intresting facts please!!!!

Answer 1

HEIDELBERG

Economy

In 2004, 81.8% of all people worked for service industries, primarily in tourism. As a relic of the period of Romanticism, Heidelberg has been labeled a romantic town. This is used to attract more than 3.5 million visitors every year. Many events are organized to increase the attraction. In spring, the "Heidelberger Frühling" Classic Music Festival and the international easter egg market are conducted. In July and August there is a "Heidelberger Castle Festival" (Student Prince and others) On the first Saturday in June and September, and the 2nd Saturday in July – the castle and the old bridge are illuminated with lights and fireworks. The old town autumn festival in September includes a Medieval Market with 40 booths, an arts and crafts market, a flea market and music from Samba to Rock. During advent there is a Christmas market throughout the oldest part of the city.

University

Heidelberg still is a scientific center of its region. 18% of the people working in Heidelberg are employed by the University itself or a research establishment, which is linked to the University.

Industry

Only 18% of employment is provided by industry. Printing and publishing are important enterprises. Heidelberg with its long Hauptstrasse is a shopping magnet for the surrounding smaller towns.

Answer 2

Ask any print shop production manager and he will tell you Heidelberg  -- Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG -- makes the best printing presses in the world. Universitat Heidelberg is the "harvard" of Germany.

Answer 3

Industry

Only 18% of employment is provided by industry. Printing and publishing are important enterprises. Heidelberg with its long Hauptstrasse is a shopping magnet for the surrounding smaller towns.