Garbe Industrial and Hagedorn to revitalise brownfield site in Nuremberg

Garbe Industrial Real Estate GmbH and the Hagedorn Group have acquired a 17,300-square-meter brownfield site in Nuremberg’s Schafhof industrial estate. The project, located on Otto-Kraus-Straße, is a joint venture aimed at transforming the former metal processing site into a modern commercial property covering approximately 9,100 square meters. The total investment in the development is estimated at €16 million.

The Hagedorn Group, which specialises in brownfield redevelopment, will handle the demolition of existing structures and remediate any contaminated areas. Once the site is prepared, Garbe Industrial Real Estate will begin construction on the new facility. The completed property will include a 7,900-square-meter hall, 650 square meters of office space, and an additional 550 square meters on intermediate levels. The design will incorporate eight dock levellers, four ground-level sectional doors, and parking for around 70 vehicles. The project is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The location is intended to serve companies in production-related and logistics sectors, particularly those involved in last-mile delivery services. Its proximity to the A3 motorway provides easy access to Würzburg and Frankfurt to the northwest and Regensburg and Passau to the southeast. The Nürnberg-Ost junction, approximately three kilometers away, can be reached via the B2 main road without passing through residential areas. Public transport connections also link the site to Nuremberg’s city center.

The development will incorporate sustainability features in line with international ESG standards. The roof will be prepared for photovoltaic installations, heating will be powered by a heat pump system, and green roofing will be integrated into intermediate-level areas. Additional environmental measures include installing breeding and nesting boxes for birds and bats in the outdoor area. The joint venture aims to obtain Gold Standard certification from the German Sustainable Building Council, along with compliance with EU taxonomy requirements.

Legal advisory services for the property acquisition were provided by Görg, Zenk, and Norton Rose Fulbright.