Euregio - Schwaz, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Miesbach (Euregio SBM)

Die Euregio Schwaz / Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen / Miesbach (Euregio SBM) hat 2021 eine Strategie für den gemeinsamen Grenzraum erarbeitet, um diesen bestmöglich zu fördern. Die Aktionsfelder „Nachhaltiger Tourismus“, „Umweltschonende Mobilität“ „Neues Arbeiten“ und das Querschnittsthema „Nachhaltigkeit, Klima und Umweltschutz“ sowie Begegnungsprojekte people-to-people stellen die relevantesten Handlungsbedarfe und Potentiale für die gemeinsame Zusammenarbeit dar.

Projektziel ist die Umsetzung der Euregio Strategie in den Jahren 2025 – 2028  zur Förderung des gemeinsamen Grenzraumes – insbesondere durch grenzüberschreitende Projekte zu den Aktionsfeldern und dem Ausbau des Euregio SBM Partnernetzwerks. Die Euregio SBM Geschäftsstelle ist für die Strategieumsetzung und Gremialarbeit zuständig. Sie unterstützt regionale Akteurinnen und Akteure v.a. in der Entwicklung, Antragstellung und Förderantragstellung, bietet eine Plattform für Vernetzung und Austausch. 

Das Projekt wird gefördert aus dem Programm Interreg Bayern-Österreich 2021-2027 mit Mitteln aus dem Europäischen Fonds für Regionale Entwicklung (EFRE).

Key data of the project

Projektträger: Lead-Partner: Regionalmanagement Bezirk Schwaz,
Projektpartner: Landkreis Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Regionalentwicklung Oberland KU

Term: 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2028

Projektsumme: 637.720,00 €

Fördersatz:  75%
Förderprogramm: INTERREG Österreich-Bayern

A project as part of the Euregio SBM communication campaign to promote the "Bergbus Eng" bus route (BA0300338) The "Bergbus Eng" connects the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen in Bavaria with the Austrian district of Schwaz in Tyrol and enables an environmentally friendly, convenient journey to the Risstal valley in the Karwendel Nature Park.

The common challenge in the program area is to promote sustainable mobility solutions in order to cope with the increasing number of visitors to the region, reduce the environmental impact of private transport and at the same time maintain the attractiveness of the region for tourists.

The project pursues a cross-border approach by strengthening cooperation between Bavarian partners (Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district, Tölzer Land Tourismus) and Tyrolean partners (Karwendel Nature Park, Vomp market town). The introduction of a universal ticket solution, which enables the use of the MVV or Deutschlandticket for the entire route, simplifies cross-border mobility and establishes a sustainable mobility offer.

The overall aim of the project is to raise awareness of the "Bergbus Eng" mountain bus route, significantly increase passenger numbers and position the bus as an integral part of a sustainable nature experience. In the long term, this should encourage a change in mobility habits, particularly among mountain sports enthusiasts, day trippers and tourists who were previously dependent on cars.

Key data of the project:

Short title of the project: Bergbus Eng
Project period: 01.04.2025 to 30.11.2025
Project type:Interreg small-scale project BA0300338
Project scope: €23,740.50 with ERDF funding of 75%
Funding program: LEADER - CLLD
Field of action: Environmentally friendly mobility
Project sponsor/lead: District of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen
Project partners: Karwendel Nature Park, market town of Vomp

The project runs from April 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025 and aims to sustainably strengthen the region and establish the "Bergbus Eng" as a role model for environmentally friendly transport concepts. Not only tourists, but also the local population and the environment will benefit from a noticeable reduction in motorized private transport in the sensitive natural landscape of the Karwendel region.

The Euregio Schwaz/Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen/Miesbach (SBM ) promotes cross-border cooperation and projects in the shared border region. As part of the EUREGIO SBM, the "Bergbus Eng" project was supported with EU funding from Interreg Bavaria-Austria. The project sponsor is the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, partners are the Karwendel Nature Park and the market town of Vomp.

Project executing agency: LP: Regionalmanagement Bezirk Schwaz, PP: Landkreis Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, PP: Regionalentwicklung Oberland KU
Duration: 01.01.2022-31.12.2024
Project amount: € 308,566.00
Funding program: INTERREG Austria-Bavaria
Field of action: Supra-regional cooperation

The project is funded by the Interreg Bavaria-Austria 2021-2027 program with funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The Euregio Schwaz / Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen / Miesbach (Euregio SBM) has developed a strategy for the shared border region in 2021 in order to promote it in the best possible way. The fields of action "Sustainable tourism", "Environmentally friendly mobility", "New ways of working" and the cross-cutting topic "Sustainability, climate and environmental protection" as well as people-to-people encounter projects represent the most relevant needs for action and potential for joint cooperation.

The overall objective of this project is the implementation of the Euregio SBM strategy and thus the needs-based and targeted development of the common border region. In the course of this, cross-border projects are implemented in the fields of action, regional players are networked and measures for communication and public relations work on the Euregio activities are carried out, as well as other strategy-relevant activities. The Euregio SBM office is responsible for strategy implementation, for which the following costs are requested: personnel, office and administration, travel and accommodation, external expertise and services, equipment. Concrete outputs are the implemented cross-border projects and the number of new project partners as well as the indicators defined in the Euregio SBM strategy. The target groups of the project are the population, municipalities, associations, organizations and companies in the border region.

The strategy of the Euregio Schwaz / Bad Tölz - Wolfratshausen / Miesbach (SBM) 2021-2027 is available on the Euregio website.

Project ESBM p2p 03- Cross-border excursion of the former mayors with the mayors' music to St. Ottilien, the Benedictine congregation of St. Georgenberg Abbey

This cross-border event organized by Bürgermeistermusik Schwaz and the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen and an excursion by former mayors from the three regions is intended to create a framework for political representatives/mayors from the Euregio SBM area to get to know each other and exchange ideas.

In the Euregio Schwaz / Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen / Miesbach, there has not yet been a special format for an exchange between the former mayors. A joint visit to the trade fair and a guided tour of the monastery grounds and the museum are planned, as well as a performance by the mayors' band and a tasting of regional specialties.

Lead partner: Bürgermeistermusik Schwaz

Project partner: District of Bad Tölz--Wolfratshausen

Project volume: Total project volume 4892.60 euros

ERDF funding: 75% of the total costs à ERDF funding amount 3669.45 euros

Project period: 02.05.2025 - 30.06.2024

Field of action: People-to-people encounter project

The project is funded by the Interreg Bavaria-Austria 2021-2027 program with funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The acute shortage of skilled workers is also evident in the field of science and technology. Particularly in the so-called MINT professions (mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology), there is often a shortage of skilled workers with completed vocational training.

In response to this, the districts of Miesbach and Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen and the district of Schwaz in Tyrol have joined forces within the EUREGIO to jointly implement the "Grenzenlos MINT" project.

The aim of the project is to develop cross-border course modules that bring young pupils into practical contact with science and technology in order to arouse their interest in training professions in these areas. A particular focus is placed on professions that contribute directly or indirectly to climate and environmental protection.

"Grenzenlos MINT" brings together stakeholders from education and business across borders. By sharing experiences and concrete needs, existing course concepts and materials are further developed and adapted to the target group. Practical learning gives young adults an authentic insight into exciting professional worlds and in turn promotes training in these areas of work.

Around 15 courses will be held in each region as part of the project. Priority is given to schools and educational institutions in rural areas that have previously benefited little or not at all from offers and support in the STEM field.

The "Grenzenlos MINT" project is supported by the EUREGIO SBM with EU funding from the INTERREG Bavaria-Austria program 2021-2027. The Euregio SBM is a cross-border structure of the districts of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen and Miesbach as well as the regional management district of Schwaz in Tyrol.

The project partners

FabLab Oberland e.V. coordinates the "Grenzenlos MINT" project. The association has strong roots in the region and is also familiar with the needs of the youngest citizens of the district of Miesbach. As the largest regional player in the field of STEM education, our association strengthens and expands the local educational offer. We stand for open education in technology, digitalization and science.

Another partner is the klasse!forschung association from Tyrol. This association is successfully committed to improving the importance of practical learning in the STEM fields in Austria. The klasse!forschung association has been networking business, science and education for 10 years now and provides insights into authentic working environments.

The district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen and Regionalentwicklung Oberland support the project at the level of communication and infrastructure with public administration and educational stakeholders, thus enabling a large number of points of contact in the respective region. The climate protection management of the respective district offices contributes to the deepening of environmental and climate protection in the planned course modules primarily through advice and networking. The economic development department coordinates networking with business associations, chambers and companies.

The two-day excursion of mayors from the three regions of the Euregio SBM - Schwaz district, Bad-Tölz-Wolfratshausen district and Miesbach district - is intended to promote encounters, exchange and the establishment or deepening of relationships among political representatives and, if applicable, partners from the Euregio SBM area. This year's format is also aimed at mayors in office. The excursion program includes visits to several places in the Zillertal as well as various formats for exchange and encounters, e.g. information visits on topics relevant to local politics are also offered for the mayors.

Lead partner: Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district
Project partner: Bürgermeistermusik Schwaz Miesbach district
Project volume: Total project volume € 4,987.50
ERDF funding: 75% of total costs → ERDF funding amount € 3,740.62
Project period: 02.05.2024 - 02.07.2025
Field of action: People-to-people encounter projects

The project is funded by the Interreg Bavaria-Austria 2021-2027 program with funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).