Weißenfels as an investment location for real estate
37,929 inhabitants (31.12.2024) and regional anchoring in the Burgenland district
Weißenfels has an official population of 37,929 as at 31.12.2024, making it the most populous town in the Burgenlandkreis district - a stable 38k tenant base with urban density and solid demand in the town center and districts. Long-term series show a demographic stabilization through positive migration balances with a negative natural balance, which underlines the role of the influx of workers and commuters in the demand for housing. The city regularly publishes population data and trends, which allows data-based planning of micro-location-sensitive strategies ranging from concepts suitable for shared flats to low-barrier concepts.
Accessibility and public transport: MDV network, rail connection and city/regional bus as a rental lever
Weißenfels is connected to the Deutsche Bahn network and the Burgenlandbahn by train station; within the Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund (MDV), S-Bahn/RE connections and PlusBus/regional bus routes ensure dense connections throughout the day - a clear advantage for city center, train station and axis locations. The local city bus network is operated by Regionalverkehrsgesellschaft Weißenfels mbH; current network/overview maps of the Burgenland district facilitate the location argumentation and support re-lettability in public transport-related stocks. The MDV provides network/overview maps and passenger information throughout the network, which additionally increases usability, visibility and planning security for micro-locations with an affinity for commuters.
Urban development and ESG levers: INSEK framework, "vibrant centers" and Neustadt upgrading
In 2021, the city council adopted the integrated urban development concept (INSEK) for the city as a whole; building on this, the old town and center were examined in depth and a separate ISEK was drawn up for the new town - a reliable funding and planning anchor for repositioning, ground floor activation and energy-efficient modernization in 1A/1B locations. Weißenfels is part of the state's "Vibrant Centres" programme with the old town and new town, accompanied by on-site monitoring that prioritizes focal points such as climate-friendly open spaces, renovation of historic substance and vacancy reduction - a direct quality and exit driver for central corridors. Visible project communication (e.g. Urban Development Day 2025 with a tour of the library, public transport interface "Am Güterbahnhof" and Gloria-Filmpalast) underlines the active implementation and plannable upgrading of the inner-city areas.
Standard land values for Weißenfels
The standard land values for Weißenfels can be found in the standard land values for Saxony-Anhalt here.