Facts and figures

(updated 1/24)

One of the largest development projects in Europe

• Around 300 ha total area with a width of 1 km and a length of 3.5 km
• Directly adjacent to the city center
• Direct waterfront location, 2 km from Bremen's historic city center
• Different neighborhoods with individual faces
• A district of Walle
• Optimal transport connections
• Established and lively structures
• Flexible usage options
• Renovated historic warehouses meet modern and energy-efficient architecture
• Lively neighborhood of port business, commerce, modern services, housing, retail, gastronomy, leisure and culture

Area

• Marketable area: 119.2 ha
• Of which marketed; 93.2 ha (as of 12/2021)

Investments

• Approx. 485 million euros in public investments (initial investments) are planned, of which 317 million euros have been approved (as at 9/2023)
• Approx. 2 billion euros in private investments (land purchases, initial and maintenance investments) are expected, initial investments of around 1.22 billion euros have been approved or already realized (as at: 9/2023)

Number of companies at the start of development

• approx. 300 companies with around 6,000 employees

Current number of companies in 2021

• approx. 1,208 companies (business premises) with around 19,714 employees registered in Überseestadt (annual average 2021) (source: Bremen State Statistical Office)

Future development:

• According to a regional scientific study, a total of up to 21,845 jobs could be available by 2025