Alnatura to open Germany’s largest organic supermarket in Tübingen’s Depot Areal

Catella Investment Management GmbH (CIM) and its AIFM platform Catella Real Estate AG have concluded a long-term lease agreement with Alnatura for approximately 2,000 square meters of retail space in the Depot Areal retail park in Tübingen. The new Alnatura store, expected to open in early 2026, will become the largest organic food supermarket in Germany by floor area. The Depot site, which encompasses around 10,279 square meters of lettable space, was acquired in 2020 for the open-ended real estate special fund “IWS II - Wirtschaftsregion Süddeutschland.” The lease agreement has a 15-year term.

Alnatura, already operating in the retail park, will relocate to the new premises, effectively doubling its space. This expansion will enable the retailer to broaden its range of organic products available to customers in Tübingen. The planned supermarket will include larger sales areas, an open façade, and both indoor and outdoor seating. Sustainable features will include heating and cooling provided by a heat pump system and energy-efficient LED lighting. Additionally, Alnatura stores are powered entirely by green electricity sourced from wind and solar energy in Germany.

Michael Keune, Managing Director of Catella Investment Management, stated that Alnatura’s decision to lease a larger space underscores the attractiveness of the Depot location and contributes significantly to the continued development of the site. He added that the project aligns well with Tübingen’s focus on ecological and sustainable urban development.

Lucas Trenciansky and Valentin Fuchs, who oversee expansion and real estate at Alnatura, expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that the new store at the Depot Areal will mark a significant milestone for the company and support its ongoing growth.