VAREAL: A piece of Mannheim’s industrial history
Spanning approximately 63,000 sqm, the site boasts a rich history dating back over 150 years to 1863, when Friedrich Espenschied established a cement factory here. In February 2023, AVENTOS acquired the site with the vision of transforming it into a sustainable commercial quarter featuring a multi-tenant structure. Through a meticulous blend of preservation, revitalisation, and new construction, we are in the process of developing a business park that not only pays homage to its historic roots but also offers modern working environments that adhere to the highest standards of sustainability and user-friendliness.
Highlights
- Whether manufacturing, workshop, warehouse, office or laboratory – with around 39,860 sqm of versatile rental space, in VAREAL a wide variety of uses can be flexibly implemented.
- Located in the well-established Friedrichsfeld industrial estate, VAREAL benefits from excellent connectivity to Mannheim’s public transport network, as well as regional and long-distance transportation.
- To address the growing demand for flexible and modern office and manufacturing space, AVENTOS is upgrading the site, adding new buildings and revitalising existing structures.
- Sustainability is a vital feature of VAREAL, with a commitment to climate neutrality, energy efficiency, and environmental friendliness throughout the entire life cycle of the site.
An exceptional location – whichever way you look at it
VAREAL is strategically located in Mannheim’s mature Friedrichsfeld industrial estate, surrounded by a variety of manufacturing, logistics, and trading companies. On a supra-regional level, the industrial park benefits from its convenient location between the bustling cities of Mannheim and Heidelberg. VAREAL’s exceptional location makes it a strategically advantageous site with superb access to both regional and national transportation networks.
Whether by commuter rail, bus, car, or regional transport – accessibility to VAREAL is seamless. Multiple commuter rail stations are located just a few metres away, and the motorway ring, with seven motorway junctions, is also close by. In addition, VAREAL is within easy reach of Europe’s most important water and rail freight connection in Mannheim, ensuring seamless access to key European transport routes running east-west and north-south.
VAREAL: Sustainability in action
Sustainability is a vital feature of VAREAL, with a commitment to climate neutrality, energy efficiency, and environmental friendliness throughout the entire life cycle of the site. Our sustainability initiatives include the implementation of PV systems, smart metering technology, the promotion of biodiversity, the provision of e-mobility options, a sustainable open space design, green lease agreements, the pursuit of DGNB Platinum certification, and resource-conserving construction methods.
