Schwedt an der Oder is situated in the Uckermark, Germany’s largest district. What makes the town of Schwedt special is its combination of industry and nature. The two do not clash, but complement each other to form a harmonious whole.
As a centre for the petroleum processing industry, Schwedt has remained true to its traditions. The paper industry is the second most important economic sector. Many logistics companies have also set up operations there due to the excellent transport links by land and water. Numerous service companies provide further employment opportunities for the large industrial firms.
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Schwedt an der Oder is also a town surrounded by greenery. The floodplain landscape, with its wealth of flora and fauna, is unique in Europe and is protected as the ‘Unteres Odertal’ National Park. The ‘Müllerberge’ nature reserve covers a vast area of 60 hectares. The ‘Kreuzpfuhl’ natural monument is a wetland of great herpetological importance. Of cultural and historical significance are the beautiful Baroque avenues leading from Schwedt to the surrounding villages.