Companies and Personalities

Famous personalities from business, art, science and politics have always played a major role in the history of our region. The work of Albrecht Dürer, Hans Sachs, Martin Behaim and many others has changed the way of thinking. Economists like Ludwig Erhard had a major influence on the way the German economy has developed. And from the ideas of entrepreneurs like Werner von Siemens, the Dassler brothers or Theo Schöller successful companies have emerged which are now active all over the world and well known in many countries.

Explore the rich history of our region and discover which famous companies started their business in Central Franconia.