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25 March 2025

Funding opportunities for sustainable tourism projects in Saarland

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The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalisation, and Energy of Saarland offers financial support to private tourism enterprises to enhance competitiveness, create or secure jobs, and promote sustainable development in the region.

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Saarland Ministry for Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalisation and Energy

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Germany

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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Funding and support measures

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Short-term rentals

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other accommodation

    • Recreational and sport activities

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The Ministry for Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalisation and Energy of Saarland provides financial support to private tourism enterprises in the region. The goal is to enhance the competitiveness and adaptability of SMEs in tourism, create or secure permanent jobs, and support structural change, job security, and sustainable development in Saarland's economy and leisure sector.

SMEs in the accommodation and leisure industry from the Merzig-Wadern, St. Wendel, and Saarpfalz districts are eligible for funding. To qualify, at least 50% of the project costs must be related to sustainability measures (such as reducing noise pollution, energy-efficient renovations, and accessibility improvements). Additionally, applicants must secure at least 25% of the eligible project costs from their own or external funds.

The programme, running from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027, prioritises projects that create or maintain permanent jobs and enhance the region's tourism infrastructure. For more details, please refer to the attached link (The original piece available only in German).

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