Connecting Northern Europe
For competitiveness, resilience and sustainable growth.
Connecting Northern Europe
For competitiveness, resilience and sustainable growth.
STRING
A connected, competitive and sustainable megaregion
STRING brings together cities and regions across Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Along the Hamburg–Oslo corridor, we work to remove cross-border barriers and connect infrastructure, markets, talent and innovation.
Our ambition is to strengthen Northern Europe’s competitiveness and resilience while advancing the green transition—creating opportunities for people, businesses and communities across the megaregion.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Better connections. Greater opportunities.
We work to remove bottlenecks and strengthen reliable, low-emission transport and energy connections across the Hamburg–Oslo corridor. Better connectivity supports integrated markets, labour mobility and resilience.
Our shared priorities: Fehmarn Belt and hinterland connections · Hamburg Node · Öresund fixed links · Gothenburg–Oslo railway
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Better connections. Greater opportunities.
We work to remove bottlenecks and strengthen reliable, low-emission transport and energy connections across the Hamburg–Oslo corridor. Better connectivity supports integrated markets, labour mobility and resilience.
Our shared priorities: Fehmarn Belt and hinterland connections · Hamburg Node · Öresund fixed links · Gothenburg–Oslo railway
Enhancing Competitiveness
Connecting innovation, investment and talent.
We bring together innovation ecosystems, businesses, universities and investment promotion agencies across borders. By strengthening collaboration and talent mobility, we help create the conditions for sustainable industries to grow and scale.
Enhancing Competitiveness
Connecting innovation, investment and talent.
We bring together innovation ecosystems, businesses, universities and investment promotion agencies across borders. By strengthening collaboration and talent mobility, we help create the conditions for sustainable industries to grow and scale.
STRING 2026–2030 Strategy
Our direction for 2026–2030
Two mutually reinforcing priorities guide STRING’s work: Infrastructure & Connectivity and Enhancing Competitiveness. Together, they connect better infrastructure with stronger innovation, investment and cross-border cooperation.
STRING 2026–2030 Strategy
Our direction for 2026–2030
Two mutually reinforcing priorities guide STRING’s work: Infrastructure & Connectivity and Enhancing Competitiveness. Together, they connect better infrastructure with stronger innovation, investment and cross-border cooperation.
Research & Evidence
Evidence guiding our cooperation
The OECD’s work provides a foundation for understanding STRING’s potential as a megaregion. The Kiel Institute’s 2026 report adds a newer assessment of cross-border economic integration and opportunities for stronger cooperation. Together, these studies inform our work to connect the corridor and spread its benefits across cities and surrounding regions.
Research & Evidence
Evidence guiding our cooperation
The OECD’s work provides a foundation for understanding STRING’s potential as a megaregion. The Kiel Institute’s 2026 report adds a newer assessment of cross-border economic integration and opportunities for stronger cooperation. Together, these studies inform our work to connect the corridor and spread its benefits across cities and surrounding regions.
From strategy to action
How STRING delivers impact
Political advocacy. A shared megaregional voice advances agreed priorities in national and European decision-making.
Partnerships. We connect public authorities, businesses, universities and neighbouring corridors to build cooperation across borders.
Cross-border projects. Members and the Secretariat connect partners and funding opportunities to turn shared priorities into action.
From strategy to action
How STRING delivers impact
Political advocacy. A shared megaregional voice advances agreed priorities in national and European decision-making.
Partnerships. We connect public authorities, businesses, universities and neighbouring corridors to build cooperation across borders.
Cross-border projects. Members and the Secretariat connect partners and funding opportunities to turn shared priorities into action.
REPORTS
Sharing knowledge
Our work builds on knowledge and research.
Read our most important reports here.
THE SECRETARIAT
Contact STRING
The STRING secretariat forms the permanent organisation responsible for implementing any political decisions, and are drivers of the day-to-day work of STRING. Meet our employees.
THE SECRETARIAT
Contact STRING
The STRING secretariat forms the permanent organisation responsible for implementing any political decisions, and are drivers of the day-to-day work of STRING. Meet our employees.