Today, manufacturing, and metalworking make up a large percent of the economy, all requiring dependence on the local environment.
One main challenge in this area is modern-day transportation. While trains connect larger cities and towns, many villages and smaller cities are less well served, and they feel remote, as a result. These cities are connected by roads that cut through the mountains, requiring cars and regular road maintenance. While it’s becoming more common for Germans to have a drivers’ license and to own a car, there are many people who aren’t able to drive. Public transit is, therefore, very important for their mobility.
People have been utilizing the environment for their basic needs and for their economic endeavors for a very long time. Tourism has also brought economic security to this region. There are also plenty of winter sports played here as well!
