The history of Wolfen is stamped by chemistry. 125 years ago the region gained significance through the establishment of Germany’s oldest chemical site, Bitterfeld-Wolfen which produced basic chemicals.

Today, the Chemical Park in Bitterfeld-Wolfen is a shared area of more than 300 companies, employing over 12.000 workers. Also well-known is the Wolfen film factory located there, which produces under the trademark ORWO the monopoly of film production during the GDR and which is still active today

In the immediate vicinity of Halle (Saale)the cultural city of Dessau-Roßlau and to the bustling metropolis Leipzig with all the urban amenities of a modern conurbation, you can enjoy the best of both worlds here with the charm of a quiet small town.

At the beginning of the 21st century, Bitterfeld-Wolfen developed from a region extracting environmentally destructive raw materials to an attractive location for a wide variety of companies. The geographical proximity to Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, which is only a 30-minute drive away, also contributes to this. In recent years alone, the number of employees in the region has increased by over 30 percent.In addition to its moderate urbanity and the Wörlitz Park located in the vicinity, Wolfen offers the ideal opportunity to maintain a perfect work-life balance.