Smart Fichtelgebirge

Region with model character

Smart Fichtelgebirge

Rural regions in Germany should learn from the Fichtelgebirge. This is the aim of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community and in 2019, the region became the first district in Germany to be named a model region for the “Smart Cities” project.
This was followed by a two-year strategy process during which citizens were able to contribute their ideas for the sustainable design of the district. The district development concept with integrated digital strategy “Freiraum Fichtelgebirge 2030 – Smart. Sustainable. Resilient.” was finally adopted by the district council in March 2021. The funded implementation phase extends until mid-2026.

Mission Statement

Resilience

The “Freiraum Fichtelgebirge” supports and promotes the strengthening of regional identity in order to increase the attractiveness of the region and underpin the independence of the district.

Nature and environmental protection

In the “Freiraum Fichtelgebirge”, concepts for sustainable development and environmental protection are the core drivers for the expansion of the economy and tourism.

Innovation and digitalization

The district will actively promote innovation and drive digitalization in all areas.

Implementation of the mission statement

The implementation of these strategic cornerstones requires a holistic and intersectoral approach. Accordingly, successful digitalization should not be limited exclusively to the economy. Innovation is relevant for all areas, especially social areas such as health promotion, education and care. Nature conservation should not only benefit tourists, but also locals. The resilience of the region depends largely on the perceived quality of life. This in turn is a complex and highly sensitive structure of economic, social, technical and political factors.

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Current projects in the Fichtelgebirge

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FlexBus

The FlexBus is intended to make public transport more effective and more closely aligned to the personal needs of citizens. The FlexBus can be ordered flexibly and picks up passengers close to home. The bus travels directly to the specified destination without adhering to fixed routes..

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Promoting rural doctors for the district

The profession of rural doctor often faces an image problem. We would like to change this and, in particular, encourage interested pupils and students at an early stage in order to promote interest in the profession of rural doctor and working in the district.

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Innovative healthcare from home

A doctor is often not needed for routine examinations. In a pilot project, these examinations are to be carried out by mobile staff in the patient’s home. The data is transmitted directly to the practice via digital channels..

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Mobility platform

The mobility platform is an application (website, app) with which users can search, book and pay for all mobility offers in the district.

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Expansion of digital infrastructure at schools

The digitalization of schools has been an important issue for the district, and not just since the coronavirus pandemic. We want to establish a central office that promotes, coordinates and supports the expansion of the digital infrastructure at schools (e.g. internet connection, tablets/computers, digital teaching platforms, qualified IT support).

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Fichtelmarkt

With the digital trade portal, we offer local retailers and producers the opportunity to present their products online without having to create their own website or online store.

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FichtelApp

Get the FichtelApp now.
Discovering the Fichtelgebirge on your smartphone or tablet is free, easy and fun.

Fichtel LAB

Contact point for SMEs, craft businesses and private individuals: The Smart Fichtelgebirge innovation center will be built in the Fichtelgebirgshalle.

KULTNAVI

KULTNAVI Fichtelgebirge is a platform that makes culture a digital experience, improves the possibility of cultural participation and creates a digital central point of contact for cultural consumers and creators in the district of Wunsiedel i.F..

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Participation platform

Your Fichtelgebirge. Your decision.
Your ideas for our sustainable and smart home.

Future projects

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Tomorrow is everyone’s business

Continue to contribute your ideas to one of the twelve topics that concern us and help shape our future! We deal with infrastructure, mobility, health, economy, energy and climate protection, nature and agriculture, education, social affairs, tourism and culture, image, administration and volunteering.

The best of both worlds

Seize opportunities, avoid risks

We recognize the opportunities of digitalization, but we are also aware of the risks. It is important to us that everyone is involved and that everyone can contribute their concerns and ideas. In this way, digitalization should benefit citizens and not the other way around. Ultimately, the focus is always on people so that they can continue to live the best life in the Fichtelgebirge in the future.

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Our makers

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Learn more about the players in our region

A comprehensive insight into various areas of activity in the Freiraum Fichtelgebirge can be found here. Our makers and shakers introduce themselves.

Contact

Oliver Rauh
Project manager Smart Fichtelgebirge

E-Mail: oliver.rauh@landkreis-wunsiedel.de
Tel: 09232 80-468


Christoph Wiedekind
Chief Digital Officer

E-Mail: christoph.wiedekind@landkreis-wunsiedel.de
Tel: 09232 80-456

Annalena Pecher
Project manager Smart Fichtelgebirge

E-Mail: annalena.pecher@landkreis-wunsiedel.de
Tel: 09232 80-559

Johannes Loos
Mobility manager

E-Mail: johannes.loos@landkreis-wunsiedel.de
Tel: 09232 80-488

Franziska Pöhlmann
Project manager Smart Fichtelgebirge

E-Mail: franziska.poehlmann@landkreis-wunsiedel.de
Tel: 09232 80-556