english - Bergheim ... varied, pulsating, exciting

The county seat offers secure jobs, good shopping opportunities and a high level in residential and leisure qualities. The most important institutions are domiciled in Bergheim, creating an administrative and service industry center of supra-regional significance. With BoA, the “Lignite Power Plant with Optimized System Technology”, Bergheim is home to the most modern power plant in the world and therefore represents an energy site renowned and in demand far beyond the boundaries of this county. In addition many small to mid-ized companies have chosen Bergheim as their domicile, roviding a broad spectrum of industry sectors for its many companies.

Paffendorf Palace

Attractive and versatile - that’s how the county seat presents itself in terms of housing, education and leisure and recreation. Numerous kindergarten and youth facilities are available to families and citizens will find varied creative options and opportunities for continuing education, including adult education and nightschool. Affordable housing and a balanced educational scene will continue to assist young families in making a decision in favor of Bergheim.

Enjoying fitness and fun: Whether kayaking on the Erft River, biking, golfing or flying a glider plane – there is the right offer for just aboutany type of hobby. Excursions to worthy destinations such as the picturesque Paffendorf Palace relaxing hikes and bike tours for miles and miles through natural river marshes near the ErftRiver or a visitto the many cultural events in Bergheim round out and complement the recreational and adventure program. Art and culture enjoy special emphasis in this city. Bergheim was one of the very first cities that not only discovered the theme of “Art in Public Places” but also implemented it with sculptures and plastic art by well-known artists such as Gerhard Marcks, Wolfgang Binding and Anatol. The delightful inner city and its historic center plus its 14 communities receive their unmistakable identity from this art.

MEDIO.RHEIN.ERFT

In the heart of the city quite exposed and hard to overlook, MEDIO.RHEIN.ERFT is a modern event center and houses the new city library plus innovative cultural and media offerings. A visitto the county seatwill allow you to discover on your own all of the varied and delightful features Bergheim has to offer – a trip truly worth while!