Clusters
Development zones
Canton Schwyz is changing, with whole areas undergoing a transformation in some regions. The coming years will see a number of large-scale development zones taking shape, with some already underway.
Küssnacht Fänn
The Fänn industrial zone in Küssnacht now includes an additional nine hectares. A number of business parks boasting a state-of-the-art infrastructure are planned for this area, and are aimed at attracting health technology companies in particular. For example, a ‘Medtech Park’ with a total floor area of 26,000 m2 is currently being built on a 15,000 m2 plot. Fänn is at the geographical epicentre of the newly established Health Tech Cluster Switzerland. The entire site benefits from superb transport links as well as a nearby motorway junction.
Nova Brunnen
Nova Brunnen is being developed from an over 52,000 m2 industrial brownfield site in the north of Brunnen resulting in an attractive multifunctional area for doing business, meeting each other and for living. Contemporary work spaces, lively meeting places in the quarter and modern apartments will characterize this new district. The site also impresses with its attractive location and plenty of open space.
Hertipark Brunnen
The Hertipark is located close to the train station in Brunnen. The access to the highway A4 (Zurich - Gotthard) is about 1 km away and can be reached within a few minutes by car. The Hertipark – situated on the former industrial site – gives rise to a new, mixed quarter in Brunnen Nord with a high quality of life - central, future-oriented and lively. In a first phase until May 2022, 88 apartments as well as a variety of retail, service and office space will be built.
Seewen Zeughaus
The Zeughaus site comprises an area in excess of 43,000 m2 and lies in the public area. Due to its location immediately adjacent to Schwyz railway station, it enjoys a strategic importance. The redevelopment of the Zeughaus site over the next few years will create opportunities for a wide variety of uses, including offices, services, commercial and warehousing, retail, public and cultural, small enterprises and local living. The site potentially offers around 700 jobs.
Arth-Goldau station
The Arth-Goldau railway station has become an attractive traffic junction between German-speaking Switzerland and Lombardy thanks to the opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel (NRLA, New Rail Link through the Alps). In anticipation of this, the station and its surroundings are being redeveloped. The site benefits from its proximity to Milan, which makes it of particular interest to service providers, international companies and subsidiaries.
Sector focus
Canton Schwyz pursues a sector-focused strategy. Thanks to the geographical concentration and close networking of similar companies, there exists a huge potential for the development and realisation of innovations. This has the effect of enhancing the long-term competitiveness of companies located in Canton Schwyz.
Thanks to the accelerated creation of clusters, companies have access to sector-specific know-how and proven technologies. All firms can then benefit from the canton’s superb infrastructure and international orientation.
Finance Cluster
The district of Höfe has long enjoyed national and international recognition as a location for high-profile financial service providers. The cluster is an innovative destination for providers of financial services and already comprises 150 specialist businesses employing around 2,500 staff. From the development of new financial products and software applications to the provision of customer-oriented services across all segments of the finance industry, Pfäffikon and its environs offer companies and clients everything you would expect from a professional finance cluster.
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Health Tech Cluster Switzerland
The Health Tech Cluster Switzerland (HTCS) is a network of manufacturers, suppliers, research and training institutions, service providers and investors in the field of health technology. The cluster unites companies from the medical technology, pharma, biotechnology, diagnostics and healthcare industries in a mutually profitable way, thus increasing their added value. The HTCS focuses on the personal and digital networking of its members.
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International headquarters
Numerous international headquarters have been set up in Canton Schwyz. Thanks to its central location, excellent transport links, political stability, liberal economic environment and low tax rates, the canton represents an ideal setting for enterprises with international interests.
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Other sector focuses
Alongside the aforementioned focuses, other sectors also benefit from the geographical concentration of companies, such as in the fields of precision technology, ICT, clean technology and wood technology.
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