Weimar as an investment location for real estate
65,954 inhabitants (31.12.2024) - stable 66k demand base with positive 2024 momentum
Weimar has an official population of 65,954 as at 31.12.2024 and is therefore stable in the 66k segment - a reliable tenant base for conservative cash flow calculations in the city center and districts. Thuringian state reports also highlight Weimar as the only independent city with a population increase in 2024 (+0.7% or +426 people), which underlines the quality of demand in a state comparison and supports the exit perspective. Municipal monthly information documents the population development on a main residence basis on a quarterly basis, which provides additional security for micro-location-sensitive planning.
Accessibility and public transport: city bus network (9 lines), Goetheplatz hub, H2 buses and VMT integration
Local public transport is organized via 9 city bus lines with a central hub at Goetheplatz; almost all lines link the city centre with the main railway station, digital displays support everyday convenience - a clear rental lever for city centre, railroad station and axis locations. The transport company (Stadtwerke Weimar) operates a reliable network with 37 vehicles, publishes timetables/changes on an ongoing basis (e.g. adjustments since 28.04.2025) and provides information on fare updates-important for exposé transparency and tenant convenience. New hydrogen-powered H2 buses run emission-free in city traffic, which strengthens ESG profiles and comes close to rail-related standards in terms of comfort and visibility. On the transport network side, Weimar is integrated into the Central Thuringia Transport Association (VMT), with a uniform tariff/information basis, which makes it possible to plan commuter locations and warm rent calculations.
Urban development and ESG framework: ISEK "Weimar 2030" and inner city redevelopment area as funding and exit anchors
The politically approved integrated urban development concept "Weimar 2030" serves as a city-wide orientation framework for guidelines, priority areas and measures - a reliable basis for repositioning, EC activation and energy modernization close to funding. An updated framework plan is available for the inner city in the redevelopment area, which references the ISEK and specifies the backdrop for upgrading, mixed use and climate adaptation - a direct tailwind for 1A/1B corridors and exit-proof value-add profiles. State-wide guidelines and practical examples confirm the role of integrated concepts (IUDC/IEK) as the key to accessing funding and more resilient inner cities, which increases investment security in prioritized Weimar sub-areas. Overall, the 65,954-inhabitant base with 2024 plus, the documented city bus/VMT framework and the IUDC/redevelopment area backdrop combine a solid setup for Core in public transport-strong stocks and ESG-driven value-add strategies along the central axes.
Standard land values for Weimar
The standard land values for Weimar can be found in the standard land values for Thuringia here.