The plant
In Ulm, you will be working together with 1,200 colleagues at the headquarters of the Wieland-Werke AG. A major part of the administration can be found there. The plant produces slide bearings and system components, extruded and drawn products as well as finned pipes and heat exchangers.

The city
The Ulm Minster with the world’s tallest spire is located near the charming historic district with its picturesque Fishermen’s Quarter. Thanks to twenty-eight museums, seven theaters, five movie theaters, the Donaubad swimming pool and numerous gardens and parks, Ulm is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany.

The in-demand industrial products and significant research coming out of the university has earned Ulm the international reputation of being an innovative region. The university is among the best in the world. It is therefore no wonder that the city’s outstanding and diverse educational options attract thousands of students every year.

The surrounding area
Right outside the city, you’ll find nature at its finest: Along the Danube, you can explore the numerous paths on your bike, go for walks or enjoy the summer swimming at one of the many lakes. Particularly attractive destinations for daytrips into the environs of the city include the Blautopf in Blaubeuren, Wiblingen Abbey and Roggenburg Abbey, the Lone valley and the Kleines Lautertal nature reserve.

For your children, a visit to Legoland in Günzburg or the Ravensburger Spieleland theme park will be a great experience. In very little time, you can reach Lake Constance, the Allgäu region or Austria.

Transportation connections
Ulm is well connected to its environs with its ICE train station, the A7 and A8 highways and excellent infrastructure. The three airports, Memmingen (Allgäu), Stuttgart and Munich, are only between 60 and 200 km away.

Leisure time highlights
Ulm has much more to offer than just the Minster. Additional highlights include the Schiefes Haus, many museums, theaters and music events as well as traditional festivals and modern events. These include Music Night, Museum Night, the Museum of Bread and Art – Forum World Nutrition, the Fishermen’s Quarter, the University of Ulm’s Art Path and the Botanical Garden.

Athletically-minded people will discover many opportunities to stay active in the beautiful landscapes of the Iller and Danube rivers or the nearby Alb and Allgäu regions. These include many options offered by sports associations and Wieland sports groups.

In the college town of Ulm, night owls will find numerous restaurants, bars and clubs. Highlights are Schwörmontag (Oath Monday) with its colorful parade on the Danube, called the “Nabada,” and the Christmas market on the Münsterplatz square. Every four years, you can look forward to the Ulm water jousting.

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The plant
If you decide on the Vöhringen plant, you will be working together with 2,500 colleagues at our largest plant. The foundry is where copper materials are cast into the precursor materials for further production – in the form of slabs or billets. The plant also produces rolled products, extruded and drawn products as well as installation and industrial tubes. Our research and development is also located in Vöhringen.

The city
Your family will quickly feel at home in Vöhringen. The town has three elementary schools, one middle school, one secondary school (Realschule) and one high school (Gymnasium). Nature excursions in the central Swabian Danube-Iller region practically start right outside your front door.

The surrounding area
The Iller and Vöhringen lakes and a well-marked, 35 km hiking network offers recreation and relaxation to those who visit. The popular and well-maintained Ulm-Oberstdorf bike and hiking trail runs along the Iller river. Additional attractive biking and hiking paths cross the administrative district and ask to be explored.

Transportation connections
Vöhringen has a regional train station with excellent connections to Ulm and Memmingen. Taking the A7 highway, will not only quickly get you to Ulm or Memmingen, but also to Stuttgart, Augsburg, Munich or Kempten in the Allgäu region. You can quickly reach the three airports, Memmingen (Allgäu), Stuttgart and Munich.

Leisure time highlights
Vöhringen is ideally situated for excursions to the Swabian Alb, the Allgäu and the Alps. If you love the warmer southern regions, you can be enjoying the sun at Lake Garda or Lake Maggiore in just a few hours.

In the nearby college town of Ulm, night owls will find numerous restaurants, bars and clubs. Highlights are the Schwörmontag (Oath Monday) with its colorful parade on the Danube, called the “Nabada,” and the Christmas market on the Münsterplatz square. Every four years, you can look forward to the Ulm water jousting.

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The plant
The Villingen plant has been part of the Wieland Group since 1931 and was integrated into the private limited company in 2001. Around 280 colleagues produce copper and copper-alloy strips. These are primarily used in electronics and electrotechnical products.

The surrounding area
You live in one of the most beautiful German holiday regions. In the Schwarzwald-Baar administrative region (black forest), you will find many cities worth visiting, such as Donaueschingen (the Princely Fürstenberg Residential Palace), Triberg (largest waterfalls in Europe), Bad Dürrheim (brine bath with the highest elevation in Germany) and Schonach (Langenwaldschanze ski jump).

The Schwenninger Moos is a must for nature lovers. The nature reserve with the largest, still existing moor at the Baar river is a favorite among walkers, joggers and bikers. On the loop road which is fortified by boardwalks, you will be able to stroll through the mysterious nature of the moorland.

The Black Forest, the highest low mountain range in Germany, is enticing with its fascinating natural sceneries. Lake Constance, Switzerland and France are just a quick car ride away.

Transportation connections
With highway A81 Stuttgart-Bodensee and with its IC train station, this regional hub for business, science and administration is well situated for good connections.

Leisure time highlights
Villingen-Schwenningen has many cultural opportunities available. You will find museums, the Städtische Galerie with varying exhibitions, theater and concert series, a well-equipped city library and an adult education center.

In Villingen’s historic city center, you can discover picturesque little alleys, the former Franciscan abbey, the magnificent Minster and the old city wall. You will also find numerous inviting shops and cafes when you want to slow things down.

In addition to Villingen’s historical fools guild, many other carnival associations from the city and nearby environs participate in the large carnival processions.

In July, Schwenningen’s city center turns into a large pedestrian and event zone. The Schwenningen’s Long Night of Culture turns night into day. You can enjoy the balmy summer atmosphere during open air events, international ambience and culinary delights from all over the world.

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The plant
The production location in Langenberg has been part of the Wieland Group since 1987, was integrated into the private limited company in 2001, and has about 300 employees. They produce copper strips used in electronics and electrotechnical products.

The city
Velbert with its Langenberg district is located in the Bergisches Land region. The city’s 84,000 residents live right in the middle of North Rhine-Westphalia’s most scenically stunning regions. They enjoy the quiet life in Velbert as much as their proximity to the larger cities of Düsseldorf, Essen or Wuppertal.

The city of Velbert itself is a lively city with a lot of exciting cultural and leisure opportunities. All educational facilities that families need can be found here. The hilly landscape and the great relaxation it brings guarantees you and your family a high quality of life.

The surrounding area
Velbert has a very green surrounding area. The forests and meadows of the Berg region landscape separate the three city districts of Neviges with its Mariendom (St. Mary’s Cathedral), Langenberg with its beautiful historic city center, and Velbert with its numerous shopping opportunities. The city of Hattingen, which is five kilometers away, is very impressive thanks to its idyllic location on the Ruhr river and its historic city center.

Lake Baldeney and the beautiful Ruhr valley are within quick reach to the north. The Bergisches Land nature park is located to the south and east with broad mountain ranges and idyllic valleys, lakes and large water dams. To the west, we recommend visiting the state’s capital city of Düsseldorf.

In Essen, you should not miss the UNESCO world heritage site, Zollverein. The “world’s most beautiful coal mine” used to be the world’s largest colliery and Europe’s largest central coking plant.

Transportation connections
Taking the A44 highway from Velbert, you can quickly and easily reach the larger cities in the Ruhr valley as well as the airports in Düsseldorf and Dortmund. The S9 S-Bahn (metro) stop that runs between Wuppertal and Essen is only a few minutes’ walk from the plant.

Leisure time highlights
Düsseldorf, Essen and Wuppertal are right outside your front door - putting you less than an hour away from not only “the longest bar” in the world, but also international cultural offerings.

And, compared to its larger neighbors, Velbert can also boast quite a bit here with its theater, museums, churches and historical buildings. It has something for everybody: the Hardenberg Castle, Forum Niederberg, the many sports associations and a diverse city event program.

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