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Fantastic villas on the castle hill: splendor and shadow of bygone times
Erlangen 2025: Insight into the castle hill with villas, rising rental prices and melancholic reflections on the past.
Fantastic villas on the castle hill: splendor and shadow of bygone times
When you take a walk through the picturesque residential area on the Burgberg in Erlangen, you can feel the splendor of days gone by. The grandiose villas from the turn of the century stand in an attractive contrast to the modern new glass buildings. But while the wealthy residents, including cheese millionaires, professors and dentists, spend their days here, a melancholic mood surrounds the streets during this "time between years" - as one author aptly describes in his article on World. Despite the prosperity, many people in the area seem to dream of better times.
One of the beauties on the Burgberg is the former Wintz Villa, which is now empty and was once a state office for beekeeping. It attracts attention and invites you to dream, especially in the quiet season. There are numerous older apartment buildings in the neighborhood, some of which are in an uninviting condition. Forgotten cars and overgrown gardens scream for attention and reflect the disappointments of residents.
Development of rental prices
The sought-after location on the Burgberg is no coincidence. This district is very popular with families due to its spacious green spaces and good connections to the city center. According to the rent index from mietspiegel-erlangen.de The average rental price in 2025 will already be €15.30/m². This represents an increase compared to 2024, where rents were €15.23/m². Compared to 2023 with 14.31 €/m², this is a noticeable increase.
The table illustrates the trend of rent increases in recent years:
| Year | Rental prices (€/m²) |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12.78 |
| 2021 | 13.18 |
| 2022 | 12.75 |
| 2023 | 14.31 |
| 2024 (predicted) | 15.23 |
| 2025 | 3:30 p.m |
From 2019 to 2023, rental prices increased from €11.86/m² to €14.31/m², which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of around 4.8%. It's understandable that residents are looking for good deals in this quiet oasis, while the city sees renewals and infrastructural improvements as driving the rental market.
A look into the future
What remains of the eventful history of the castle hill? The author reflects on the hope and pessimism that could lie in the overgrown gardens and neglected houses. Coming to terms with the past is not just a question of nostalgia, but also raises questions about the future development of this unique district, whose fascinating mix of historical and modern elements presents both challenges and opportunities.
If you would like to find out more about the current rental prices in Erlangen and in Burgberg in particular, you can contact immobilienscout24.de Shop around to get a better feel for the real estate market in the area.