"Biodiversum": Unique biodiversity park to be created in Auen

Business & Financial Press

Oct 13, 2026

Villach, 13. Oktober 2026 – The Biodiversum will create a truly unique habitat for people, animals, and plants. A key focus will be the extensive diversity of fruit tree varieties. The City of Villach and Infineon are implementing the project together. A green oasis in an urban setting is taking shape on Schilfweg in the Auen district in Villach.

"Technological progress and sustainability are inseparably linked for us. With our semiconductor solutions, we contribute globally to decarbonization and digitalization. At the same time, it is important to us to take responsibility in our local community and make a positive contribution to both the environment and society. With the Biodiversum, located in the immediate vicinity of the Infineon site, we are supporting a project that promotes biodiversity while creating a valuable natural and recreational space for local residents as well as our employees. This commitment complements Infineon’s many other local initiatives," emphasizes Jörg Eisenschmid, CFO of Infineon Technologies Austria AG.

"The Biodiversum will be a place where people can experience nature while animals and plants find valuable habitats. I am especially pleased that we are realizing this project together with Infineon," says First Vice Mayor Sarah Katholnig.

One of the highlights of the biodiversity park will be its wide variety of fruit trees. "Visitors will find numerous apple varieties, cherries, plums, and pears, as well as peaches, apricots, quinces, and the rare service tree," says Sustainability Officer Katholnig. Currants, blackberries, blueberries, medlars, and other special fruit varieties will also be planted. "During harvest season, the fruit will be available for residents of Villach to pick free of charge," adds Vice Mayor Katholnig.
In addition to the fruit trees, numerous habitats for wildlife will be created. Deadwood and stone piles will provide shelter for beetles, lizards, and other small animals. Nesting aids and insect hotels will offer additional habitats for birds and insects. Large wildflower meadows will provide an important food source for bees and butterflies.

Work on the future biodiversity park began last week. Step by step, the Biodiversum will now take shape and develop into a vibrant and diverse natural habitat.

About Infineon Austria

Infineon Technologies Austria AG is a subsidiary of Infineon Technologies AG, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Semiconductors are essential for mastering the energy-related challenges of our time and helping to shape the digital transformation. Infineon's microelectronics drive decarbonization and digitalization and enable groundbreaking solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility as well as a smart and secure IoT.

Infineon Austria pools competencies for research and development, production as well as global business responsibility. The head office is in Villach, with further branches in Graz, Klagenfurt, Linz, Innsbruck and Vienna. With 5,787 employees (including around 2,500 in research and development) from 80 nations, the company generated revenue of EUR 4.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). With research expenditure of 721 million euros, Infineon Austria is the strongest research company in Austria.

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Biodiversum

New Biodiversum takes shape through partnership between Infineon and the City of VillachFrom left to right: Carmen Dietinger (City of Villach Green Spaces Department), Wolfgang Faller (Head of Green Spaces Department), First Vice Mayor Sarah Katholnig, Jörg Eisenschmid (Chief Financial Officer, Infineon Austria), Roman Pöltner (Senior Director Sustainability, Infineon Austria), and Matthias Felsberger (Manager, Infineon Austria). Copyright: Karin Wernig, Stadt Villach; City of Villach

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