Swiss Life Asset Managers signs development deal with city of Hildesheim

Swiss Life Asset Managers has signed an agreement with the city of Hildesheim to develop and market a major site designated for industrial, retail, and logistics use. The 29-hectare site, located in the northern part of Hildesheim, covers approximately 290,000 square metres and is expected to offer up to 160,000 square metres of rentable space. Project development is set to begin in 2026.

According to Ingo Steves, Managing Partner Logistics at Swiss Life Asset Managers, the location benefits from strategic access to the Hanover region, a key logistics hub in Germany and Europe. The Hildesheim project forms part of the firm’s broader European “Roots” development pipeline. Swiss Life Asset Managers is also currently developing the “Hanover North I” logistics property in nearby Wietze, which will offer 44,000 square metres of rental space.

Hildesheim’s Mayor, Dr. Ingo Meyer, welcomed the partnership, citing the company’s international marketing expertise and strong network as key assets for unlocking the city’s economic potential. He noted that Hildesheim has long been an attractive location for future-oriented industries including metal and electrical manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, as well as for digital sector start-ups.

Located in the Hanover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg metropolitan area, Hildesheim is well-positioned for multimodal transport. The site lies just one kilometre from the A7 motorway and is within 40 kilometres of Hildesheim’s port, railway station, and Hanover-Langenhagen airport. With a population of around 100,000, Hildesheim is one of the largest cities in Lower Saxony and serves as a key economic and cultural centre for the region.