Fulda as an investment location for real estate
ICE hub with strong accessibility and stable demand
Fulda is an important long-distance and regional rail hub in the ICE network, which Deutsche Bahn is expressly adhering to; the station is being modernized and expanded to make it barrier-free, including elevators and upgrades to the quality of stay - a clear plus for commuter attractiveness, tenant comfort and long-term location resilience. The Hanau-Gelnhausen-Fulda supra-regional expansion corridor is making progress: the Hanau-Gelnhausen section has been expanded to four tracks since 2024, while in-depth planning and discussions with local authorities are underway for the new Gelnhausen-Fulda line in 2025 - a medium-term capacity and travel time lever on the main axis towards Frankfurt/Rhine-Main. The city has 70,656 registered residents as of 31.12.2024, confirming the 70,000+ population mark-an indicator of a broad, sustainable tenant base in a special-status city with a regional center profile.
Micro-location advantages: City center/railway station, Waidesgrund and established districts
Locations close to the city center and railroad station score points for their short distances, ICE/RE connections and visibility - ideal for classic apartment buildings, furnished apartments and service-oriented concepts with low fluctuation. A central development highlight is the new Waidesgrund quarter, just a 5-minute walk from the ICE train station: a total of around 400 residential units are to be built, with the first construction phases of the Siedlungswerk (69 units, 22 of which are tied) and further construction sites by Nassauische Heimstätte and TING Projekte; development is scheduled to run until 2024, construction starts in 2024/25, first occupancy from 2026/27 - a significant boost to supply and quality close to the transport hub. The city is emphasizing the outstanding urban development significance of the Waidesgrund after the Fulda-Galerie and is linking the development to a concept allocation model with a social housing component - a plus for mixed demand profiles and sustainable rentability.
Strategies from core to value-add with ESG levers
Core profiles are recommended in refurbished properties close to the city centre/railway station and in the first construction phases in Waidesgrund with predictable demand due to the ICE hub, a city size of 70,656 inhabitants and its role as a regional center. Value-add is created in established districts through energy modernization, window replacement/insulation, efficient heating and PV as well as repositioning of first floor space in continuously qualified axes; the upcoming rail investments and corridor projects (Hanau-Gelnhausen-Fulda) improve accessibility and exit prospects in the medium term - a tailwind for micro-locations close to tenants. The secured development, the staggered completion from 2026/27 and the documented mix of freely financed and committed units - suitable for diversification between cash flow stability and value-oriented development in Fulda - speak in favor of pipeline-related commitments in Waidesgrund.
Standard land values for Fulda
The standard land values for Fulda can be found in the standard land values for Hesse here.