SES to invest €30m in SILLPARK, adding Austria’s first mall-based health park

SES Spar European Shopping Centers (SES) has announced a major €30 million investment in Innsbruck’s SILLPARK, the city’s largest shopping center by area and a top destination for over 5 million visitors annually.

Set to begin mid-2025, the renovation will bring a fresh, modern look to the mall and introduce Austria’s first health park in a shopping center, spanning over 3,000 square meters. This health park will be developed in collaboration with the Vinzenz Group, a leader in healthcare services, marking a new model for healthcare accessibility within Austria’s retail spaces.

SES submitted building permit requests in September 2024, with renovations to start upon official approval. The project aims to be completed by fall 2026, with the mall remaining fully operational throughout construction. This modernization effort focuses on creating a brighter, more open interior by increasing natural light in currently artificially lit areas, aligning with the renovation’s “fresh, young, trendy” theme.

The health park will occupy SILLPARK’s second floor, aiming to bolster Innsbruck’s regional healthcare services. This development aligns with SES’s recent agreement with the Vinzenz Group to introduce similar health parks at select shopping centers across Austria, bringing essential health services closer to the community.

SES CEO Christoph Andexlinger highlighted SILLPARK’s prime location, excellent public transport access, and spacious parking facilities as success factors. “This step towards multifunctionality ensures that SILLPARK, a key destination in the heart of Innsbruck, remains relevant and future-ready. The health park will add valuable services to enhance health and wellness access for our visitors,” said Andexlinger.

Vinzenz Group CEO Michael Heinisch emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare in everyday environments, calling SILLPARK’s health park a “milestone” for the joint venture. “Our goal is to provide modern, sustainable healthcare services directly where people live their daily lives. SES shopping centers are ideal community hubs for delivering essential health and prevention services simply and conveniently.”

This partnership is set to reshape SILLPARK into a multifunctional space, expanding the traditional retail experience to include accessible health and wellness services for the Innsbruck community.