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Alexa, located at Alexanderplatz in Berlin-Mitte, Germany, offers 84,000 square meters of gross leasable area across five floors with approximately 170 stores in fashion, lifestyle, food, and leisure categories. Key tenants include international brands such as Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Stradivarius, Skechers, Douglas, The North Face, Thalia, and Lindt, alongside anchors like MediaMarkt. The center, opened in 2007, benefits from its position as a major urban hub, attracting over 12 million annual visitors through proximity to tourist sites and excellent public transit connectivity.

In 2024, Alexa achieved 99 percent occupancy, ranked as Germanys top inner-city shopping center and seventh overall in the Shopping Center Performance Report, with rising sales and a 5.1 percent increase in Berlin tourism.

Leasing advantages encompass high footfall, strong brand demand for spaces, innovative pop-up events for direct-to-consumer brands, and modern facilities including a 1,200-space parking garage with EV charging. However, the property operates in a competitive Berlin retail landscape with nearby rivals like the Mall of Berlin (76,000 sqm, 270 stores), potential category saturation in fashion, and reliance on tourism recovery amid economic pressures.

Demographic profile includes diverse urban residents, young professionals, and international visitors in a city of 3.7 million.

Operational quality remains solid, though surrounding infrastructure demands attention to sustain accessibility.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
SundayClosed
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

Grunerstraße 20, Berlin, Germany

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Demographics and Footfall

Alexanderplatz area demographics feature a mix of young urban professionals, students, families, and international tourists, supported by Berlins 3.7 million residents and Mitte districts cultural and economic vibrancy. Annual footfall at Alexa surpasses 12 million visitors, enhanced by the locations status as a key tourist draw near landmarks like the Fernsehturm. This diverse profile drives consistent traffic, though seasonal tourism peaks can lead to overcrowding, impacting shopper experience during high-demand periods.

Occupancy, Rent Levels, and Performance

Occupancy reached 99 percent by end-2024, reflecting strong demand with 17 new leases and 18 extensions involving premium tenants. Prime retail rents in Berlins inner-city locations range from 150 to 250 EUR per square meter annually, balanced by high sales potential and turnover rates. Performance metrics highlight Alexa as a leader, with 2024 visitor and sales growth outpacing national averages, though retailers must navigate rising operational costs and e-commerce competition to maintain profitability.

Competition, Risks, and Market Factors

Alexa contends with direct competition from the larger Mall of Berlin and Potsdamer Platz Arkaden, contributing to market saturation in fashion and lifestyle segments within Berlins dense retail environment. Risks include economic uncertainties affecting tourism, which accounts for significant footfall, and potential weaknesses in non-essential categories. Strengths lie in tenant mix diversity and event programming, but prospective lessees should evaluate local market dynamics, including urban access issues during events and the need for adaptive strategies against broader retail sector challenges like inflation and consumer shifts.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
56,200
Year Built
2007
Parking Spaces
1600
Average Monthly Footfall
1,500,000
Owner
Union Investment
Anchor Tenants
Edeka, MediaMarkt, H&M, Zara, C&A

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
800,000 People
Secondary Catchment Area
3,700,000 People
Catchment area population
4,500,000 People
Population growth rate
1.0 %
Median age
43 Years
Household size
1.8 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
35.0 %

Median household income
45,000 EUR per year
Unemployment rate
3.0 %
Cost of living index
85 Index (Berlin=100)

Retail spending per capita
5,200 EUR per year
Spending on apparel
772 EUR per year
Spending on groceries
3,000 EUR per year
Spending on electronics
300 EUR per year

Annual foot traffic
18,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
30.0 %
Sales per square meter
5,000 EUR per year

Number of retail stores
180 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes Presence
Competitor density (same category)
High Density
Tenant diversity
High Diversity
Unique Concepts
Yes Concepts

Gross Leasable Area
56,200 sqm
Number of Levels
5 Levels
Average rent per square meter
250 EUR per year
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Flexibility
Available retail space
2,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
Direct Access
Public transport access
Excellent Access
Parking spaces
1,600 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
29.0 %
Internet penetration
93.0 %

Retail crime rate
Increasing Rate
Security measures
CCTV and Guards Measures

Promotional events
Multiple yearly Events
Loyalty program penetration
20.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
5.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Strong Pipeline
Mall expansion plans
Refurbishments Plans
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