Valmiera: industrial and green micro-city in Europe with ambitious plans

Evergreen city — Valmiera

Valmiera is an industrial and rapidly growing city in Latvia since the Hanseatic League in the 13th–15th century. People, who value quality education, convenient and easy life environment and work opportunities, choose Valmiera as their place of residence. Smart industries that create high added value and use innovative technologies choose Valmiera as perfect place for investing in Europe.

Attractive business environment

Valmiera is the second leading city in Latvia in terms of per capita production and exports, twice the average of Latvia. There are 81 direct investment companies in Valmiera that compete successfully in global market with high quality, innovative solutions and have proven to be trustworthy and accurate business partners.

Growth opportunities

The Valmiera Municipality continues working on the development of two industrial parks of national (green field) and strategic significance.

Valmiera’s industrial territories with a total area of over 100 ha have the necessary engineering communications (water, sewerage and electricity) for manufacturing. The territory is located close to the city and traffic infrastructure (cycling, road, railway) that is convenient for employees and cargo logistics.

High quality of life

The number of young people living in Valmiera increases. The city is chosen as the place of residence due to the diverse opportunities it provides. Valmiera is a family-friendly and safe city. 99.3% of the city population are satisfied with their life in Valmiera.

The city provides education opportunities from pre-school to all levels of higher education and lifelong learning, informal and vocational education. Education is ahead of time, cooperating with businesses to prepare professionals with the skills for the future labour market.

Valmiera is diverse. It is proven by Valmiera’s candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture. Professional theatre has operated in Valmiera for more than 100 years. Unusual events are organised in Valmiera — cinema is combined with cycling, theatre plays are staged in unusual places in the city, even in the swimming pool. Modern sports infrastructure is also available for healthy and active lifestyle: sports hall of national importance in athletics, ice-hockey, basketball, floorball halls, swimming pool, BMX track named after two-time Olympic champion Māris Štrombergs. Inhabitants of Valmiera can participate in 39 types of sports or cheer at large, international events.

Be exceptional!

Magazine “Fokus Näringsliv – Invest in Latvia”, 2024

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