- Infrastructure, logistics and energy capacity that support business growth
Blekinge offers strong and practical advantages for companies looking to establish, expand or relocate. With strategic access to European markets, international harbours, reliable energy supply and strong digital infrastructure, the region provides the right conditions for long-term business development.
Blekinge is conveniently located in south east Sweden, in the middle of the Baltic region and close to important European markets. This makes the region a natural gateway to large population centres in central and eastern Europe — and beyond.
In Blekinge, distances are short — both geographically and mentally. The region stretches only 100 kilometres east to west and 40 kilometres north to south, with five municipalities and easy access to decision-makers. All eager to support business development.
Blekinge is also easy to reach:
Stockholm is one hour away by flight from Ronneby Airport
Copenhagen Airport, Scandinavia’s largest flight hub, is reachable in two and a half hours by train or car
Blekinge has three international harbours: Karlshamn, Karlskrona and Sölvesborg. All three offer a wide range of services such as attractive intermodal solutions and storage.
Two of these harbours are part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), with multiple daily departures to Poland, Lithuania and Germany, supported by new energy-efficient RoPax ferries.
Blekinge has an extensive network of regional train services and good road infrastructure. The European road E22 runs through the region and is also part of TEN-T. It is currently undergoing major improvements to increase both capacity and safety.
This creates stable and predictable logistics flows for businesses that depend on efficient transport.
Blekinge has a stable electric grid with no present bottlenecks limiting the use of electricity. The region offers district heating systems for heating and circular use of residual heat from industrial processes.
The potential for solar power is excellent, as Blekinge is among the top three regions in Sweden in sun hours per day.
The unexploited areas in the Baltic Sea outside Blekinge have drawn strong attention from some of Europe’s largest companies within offshore wind energy. There are a number of projects in different stages of development, with the potential for large amounts of green energy landing in Blekinge.
Sweden ranks among the world’s leading countries in broadband performance, and Blekinge is leading the way in digital expansion. The region is committed to providing 95% of residents with full broadband access in the coming years — creating excellent conditions for innovation, growth and digital business development.
Blekinge is Sweden’s sunniest region, with deep forests, rivers and a unique archipelago of more than 1,000 islands — all within close reach. The combination of short commutes and high quality of life makes it easier for businesses to attract and retain talent.
“If you look into Blekinge you have deep forests, the archipelago and all the rivers running through the region. And if you compare, I do not think you will find any other place in Sweden that have that variation. All within an hour.”
Former Site Manager, Saab Kockums AB
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