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The Mall of Berlin, located at Leipziger Platz 12 in Berlin-Mitte, Germany, is a prominent urban shopping center opened in 2010 with approximately 250 retail units across multiple levels, including a covered piazza and Berlins largest food court on the second floor.

Spanning a gross leasable area of around 58,000 square meters, it benefits from its top 1A city-center position near landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, and Reichstag, drawing from a densely populated catchment area with Berlins 3.88 million residents and high tourist influx. Annual footfall exceeds 20 million visitors, averaging 60,000 daily, supported by excellent accessibility via S-Bahn, U-Bahn, buses, regional trains, and 1,000 on-site parking spaces.

The tenant mix emphasizes fashion (e.g., Zara, H&M, Hugo Boss), lifestyle, beauty (Sephora, Douglas), technology (MediaMarkt), and diverse dining options, fostering a balanced retail ecosystem.

Market position is strong as one of Berlins leading enclosed malls, with occupancy rates typically above 90% based on general Berlin retail reports, though specific figures vary.

Leasing advantages include high visibility in a high-purchasing-power zone (Berlin average disposable income around €25,000 per capita), robust marketing via social media (3 million monthly reach) and events, and center management that coordinates with local authorities for operational efficiency. However, prime rents range from 100-150 €/sqm annually, reflecting premium location but pressuring smaller tenants amid broader retail challenges like e-commerce growth and economic fluctuations.

The propertys modern infrastructure supports year-round operations, but competition from nearby options like Alexa and Potsdamer Platz Arkaden could dilute traffic during peak seasons.

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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.

Leipziger Platz 12, Berlin, Germany

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Footfall and Accessibility

The Mall of Berlin records over 20 million annual visitors and 60,000 daily shoppers, driven by its central location in Berlin-Mitte. Accessibility is optimal, with direct connections to multiple S-Bahn, U-Bahn, and bus lines from across the city and region, plus 1,000 underground parking spaces. Proximity to major tourist sites enhances draw from international visitors, contributing to Berlins €6.9 billion tourism spend. However, peak-hour public transport congestion and limited bike infrastructure may pose minor access challenges for suburban commuters, potentially affecting consistent footfall during off-peak periods.

Tenant Mix and Occupancy

Featuring over 250 stores, the tenant mix includes international fashion brands (Zara, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger), beauty outlets (Douglas, Sephora), tech retailers (MediaMarkt), and a expansive food court with 20+ eateries offering global cuisines. Occupancy hovers around 92-95% per recent commercial reports, indicating stable demand but with occasional vacancies in niche categories like specialty goods. This composition supports cross-shopping, boosting average dwell time to 90-120 minutes, though saturation in fast fashion may limit opportunities for unique entrants, requiring careful positioning to avoid overlap with adjacent high-street retail.

Market Risks and Competition

Berlin retail market shows resilience with 5-7% annual footfall growth post-2023, but faces risks from e-commerce penetration (over 20% of sales) and economic pressures like inflation impacting consumer spending. Competition from nearby centers like Alexa (15 million visitors/year) and luxury options like KaDeWe intensifies rivalry for premium tenants, potentially capping rent escalations. Aging elements in surrounding infrastructure and seasonal tourist dips (e.g., winter slowdowns) highlight vulnerabilities, advising lessees to factor in 10-15% vacancy risk in weaker categories and negotiate flexible lease terms amid projected 2-3% market saturation in urban malls.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
76,000
Year Built
2014
Parking Spaces
1000
Average Monthly Footfall
1,250,000
Owner
High Gain House
Anchor Tenants
Galeria,Saturn,H&M,Zara

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km radius
Secondary Catchment Area
10 km radius
Catchment area population
3,800,000 People
Population growth rate
0.7 %
Median age
42.8 Years
Household size
1.8 Persons per household
Education level (tertiary)
30.0 %

Median household income
45,000 EUR per year
Unemployment rate
5.1 %
Cost of living index
75 Index (Numbeo)

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

Annual foot traffic
15,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
8,000 EUR per year

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

Gross Leasable Area
76,000 sqm
Number of Levels
5 Levels
Average rent per square meter
150 EUR per sqm per month
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Flexibility
Available retail space
4,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
High Proximity
Public transport access
Excellent Access
Parking spaces
1,000 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
25.0 %
Internet penetration
93.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low Rate
Security measures
Comprehensive Measures

Promotional events
Frequent Events
Loyalty program penetration
Medium Penetration
Digital signage presence
High Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
2.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Active Pipeline
Mall expansion plans
Realignment Plans
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