Officially a town since 1997, Langenthal is the centre of the Bernese Oberaargau with a catchment area of around 80,000 people. The town has good transport links and offers an exceptional mix of culture, tradition and business. Businesses and up to 16,000 people who live here benefit from the favourable transport location and the high quality of life. Langenthal has a very rich cultural life with cultural centres, events and artists from all fields. Various festivals and cultural events take place throughout the year. Club life is also very lively with 150 cultural, sports and leisure associations. The city of Langenthal has been a partner of the Design Preis Schweiz for many years and has supported the national award for design since the early 1990s.