Bonn as an investment location for real estate
323,336 inhabitants and strong demand anchors in the federal district
Bonn officially had 323,336 inhabitants as at 31.12.2024, making it one of the twenty largest cities in Germany - a robust size with a broad tenant base and high purchasing power in the vicinity of federal ministries, federal authorities and international organizations. The urban structural data visualizes continuously growing population clusters in the statistical districts, which provides data-based support for the micro-location analysis for portfolio and project developments. As part of the Rhine-Ruhr and Rhineland metropolitan regions, Bonn also benefits from a large catchment area and regional labor market dynamics that sustainably support inner-city, federal district and Rhine-related locations.
Accessibility and public transport: light rail/tram network with more frequent services
The combined light rail and streetcar network (SWB/SSB/KVB) offers dense frequencies on lines 16/18/66/61 in the direction of Cologne, Siegburg and Bad Honnef, among others - a structural rental lever for commuter-heavy micro-locations between the main railway station, Bundesviertel/Heussallee and Bad Godesberg. Planned service intensifications envisage 2.5-minute intervals on the main Hbf-Heussallee line and a 5-minute interval on streetcar line 61 during rush hour, which will further increase visibility, frequency and location quality. Temporary construction site phases with replacement concepts are planned, while network messages ensure network resilience and predictable accessibility in the VRS corridor - relevant for cash flows in public transport-related portfolios.
Urban development and ESG: ISEK focus on city center, Bad Godesberg and Rhine locations
In 2025, the Council commissioned the development of the "Bonn City Center" ESDC (2026-2035), including projects such as the 3rd construction phase of the Rhine embankment promenade, the upgrading of Friedensplatz and Kaiserplatz as well as the redesign of Opernvorplatz - a clear funding and action plan for repositioning and ESG upgrades in 1A/1B locations. At the same time, the ISEK Innenstadt Bad Godesberg will receive start-up funding (programme years 2025-2028), giving city centre/Rhine locations in Godesberg an additional boost - attractive for value-add through energy modernization, ground floor activation and redensification. All in all, Bonn's robust population base, the efficient light rail network and the ISEK-supported urban regeneration framework offer a convincing setup for core investments in central, public transport-strong locations as well as ESG-oriented value-add strategies along the prioritized inner city corridors and Rhine sides.
Standard land values for Bonn
The standard land values for Bonn can be found in the standard land values for North Rhine-Westphalia here.