Stralsund as an investment location for real estate
Regional center with a resilient population base and UNESCO Old Town
Stralsund, together with Greifswald, acts as the regional center of Western Pomerania and, depending on the source, has around 54,000-60,000 inhabitants, with official census/state figures around 54,094-54,187 (2024) and city register data at times showing just under 60,000 - a methodologically explained difference that nevertheless shows a viable tenant base. The city continuously publishes statistical packages and official gazettes that provide age structure, household and neighborhood data and thus support a data-based micro-location analysis. The historic old town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the location on the Strelasund as the "gateway to the island of Rügen" generate lasting visibility, frequency and demand from tourism, services and maritime industries - a plus for city center and waterfront locations with strong letting potential.
Accessibility: RE9/RE10 corridor, Rügen Bridge and ferry alternative
Stralsund is a rail hub on the ODEG lines RE9 (Rostock-Stralsund-Binz/Sassnitz) and RE10 (Rostock-Stralsund-Züssow), which serve the Baltic Sea corridor at frequent intervals and provide transfer points to Greifswald/Usedom - relevant for commuters, students and tourism-driven submarkets. On the road side, Rügenbrücke/Rügendamm connects Stralsund with the island; as a congestion-free alternative, the Stahlbrode-Glewitz car ferry with short 15-minute crossings supplements the accessibility of the southern island and relieves the bridge relation - an advantage for short-term and vacation concepts close to the location. The regional integration into the district of Vorpommern-Rügen with over 200,000 inhabitants stabilizes the catchment area and the supply function of Stralsund as a regional center.
Urban development, micro-locations and strategies from core to value-add
The 3rd update of the Integrated Urban Development Concept (ISEK) was adopted on 13.07.2023 and prioritizes housing market/ redensification, commercial/port development and inner city/retail strengthening under ESG and climate adaptation guidelines - a resilient framework for upgrading existing buildings and small-scale redensification in prioritized areas. Core profiles are recommended in refurbished old buildings and waterfront locations in the city center as well as in districts close to railroad stations and public transport along RE9/RE10 for low fluctuation and predictable cash flows. Value-add levers lie in energy-efficient modernization, floor plan optimization and ground floor repositioning in side locations as well as in ISEK-focused development axes, which become more exit-capable through urban management and funding. The combination of a role as a regional center, reliable rail/ferry connections and a clear ISEK strategy offers a balanced opportunity/risk profile for Stralsund, with a particular focus on city center/waterfront locations, corridors towards the railroad station and the Rügen relationship.
Standard land values for Stralsund
The standard land values for Stralsund can be found in the standard land values for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern here.