Görlitz as an investment location for real estate
City of 57k inhabitants with cross-border location and solid demand base
Görlitz registered a population of around 57.3k-57.4k in the city's monthly report for December 2024, which provides a reliable tenant base in the 57k size range and enables small-scale evaluations down to city/district level. The district framework reinforces the demand perspective: the district has around 244k-246k inhabitants (31.12.2023/2024), which increases commuter links, supply functions and regional buffers for lettability in the city. Municipal statistics also show a steadily growing number of foreign residents by the end of 2024, which indicates a diversified, more international demand trend.
Accessibility and public transport: ZVON network, PlusBus/TaktBus and node qualities as rental levers
Görlitz is integrated into the Upper Lusatia-Lower Silesia Transport Association (ZVON); uniform bus and rail fares apply within the network area, which makes it easier for tenants to use and plan along the main routes. The published route network plan for the district of Görlitz 2025 (as at 15.12.2024) shows PlusBus and TaktBus routes as well as SPNV corridors with coordinated timetables - relevant for micro-locations in the city close to railroad stations and axes. ZVON also provides central information and network overviews (incl. real-time departure monitor), which means that public transport services close to the city benefit from better visibility and reliable connections. In addition, Saxon network overviews explicitly locate Görlitz in the ZVON area and emphasize the network logic as a quality feature for everyday transport.
Urban development, concepts and investment theses with an ESG focus
The city works with integrated guidelines: the Integrated Urban Development Concept (INSEK), last updated in 2012, serves as a framework for coordinated urban redevelopment measures and the prioritization of projects - a basis that makes repositioning and near-promotional implementation in central locations structurable. The city centre/supply structure is currently being further specified: At the end of 2024, the city council initiated the supplementation and adaptation of the retail and center concept (2025), including a new central supply area (Christoph-Lüders-Straße) and an addition in Hagenwerder-Impulse, which can support residential and mixed uses in city center/corridor locations. In parallel, transformation and climate neutrality processes are being continued via "Zukunft Görlitz" (TRUST project extension until 03/2026), which methodically underpins ESG-related investments. Investment mission statement: Core in refurbished, public transport-strong city/railway station corridors for stable cash flows and low fluctuation (supported by 57k+ residents and ZVON connectivity); value-add via energy efficiency, efficient heating/PV and EC activations along the prioritized supply axes and districts - with tailwind from the conceptual update in retail/centers and the ongoing transformation processes.
Standard land values for Görlitz
The standard land values for Görlitz can be found in the standard land values for Saxony here.