Europe is a hub of global business that offers a dynamic mix of innovation, talent and quality of life. From established economic centers to emerging hubs, the continent is a rich landscape for entrepreneurs, investors, startups and corporations. The 2024 edition of Fortune’s Best Cities in Europe for Business highlights the 50 largest centers that excel in key indicators, including quality of life, economic vitality and business attractiveness. These cities are also leaders in sustainability, technology and the green economy.
We estimated the population size; labor productivity; migration; corporate and personal tax rates; living expenses; prevalence Fortune 500 Europe companies; ranking of the best local university, number of robberies; sunny hours; local perceptions of quality of life; general satisfaction of residents with the city; travel time to the airport by car and public transport, among others. Click here to read the full methodology.
Whether you’re expanding your network or looking for new investment opportunities, these 50 cities are poised to be epicenters of growth and success in the coming year.
Discover the main European business destinations:
1. Zurich, Switzerland
2. Vienna, Austria
3. Munich, Germany
4. Luxembourg, Luxemburg
5. Dublin, Ireland
6. Genève, Switzerland
7. Copenhagen, Denmark
8. Oslo, Norway
9. Amsterdam, Netherlands
10. Graz, Austria
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11. Aalborg, Denmark
12. Rennes, France
13. Hamburg, Germany
14. Strasbourg, France
15. Groningen, Netherlands
16. Rotterdam, Netherlands
17. Prague, Czech Republic
18. Stockholm, Sweden
19. Düsseldorf, Germany,
20. Brussels, Belgium
21. Helsinki, Finland
22. Antwerp, Belgium
23. Stuttgart, Germany
24. London, Great Britain
25. Tallinn, Estonia
26. Bordeaux, France
27. Frankfurt am Main, Germany
28. Paris, France
29. Nuremberg, Germany
30. Cardiff, Great Britain
31. Berlin, Germany
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32. Manchester, Great Britain
33. Madrid, Spain
34. Dresden, Germany
35. Warsaw, Poland
36. Belfast, Great Britain
37. Gdansk, Poland
38. Vilnius, Lithuania
39. Leipzig, Germany
40. Lefkosia, Cyprus
41. Ostrava, Czech Republic
42. Malmö, Sweden
43. Glasgow, Great Britain
44. Newcastle upon Tyne, Great Britain
45. Lille, France
46. ​​Budapest, Hungary
47. Málaga, Spain
48. Krakow, Poland
49. Barcelona, ​​Spain
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50. Valletta, Malta
