Crashing in Cologne's Iconic Cranes: The Real Deal on Crane House Apartment Prices 💰🔝
Cost of apartments in Cologne's iconic crane buildings - Cost of an apartment within the renowned Cologne tower blocks
Catch a glimpse of the Hohenzollern Bridge while commuting by ICE, and you'll spot the famous Crane Houses gracing Cologne's waterfront in the Rheinauhafen district. These unique structures have turned heads for years, and now, we're kicking aside the velvet rope to reveal the jaw-dropping cost of living like a VIP among the three towering buildings.
On June 12, 2025, the Regional Court of Cologne will auction off a 111 square meter apartment hidden within Zollhafen 12, the northernmost of our famous trio. The apartment comes with all the bells and whistles, including a cozy open-kitchen living room, WC, bathroom, and a swanky balcony or loggia[1]. Find your nest in the sky on the sixth floor, with a storage room on the eleventh floor built in 2010. So, how much will it set you back?
Splurging on a Scenic Crane House Abode 💸🎗
The starting bid for this luxurious pad will send your wallet into cardiac arrest, with an estimated "market value" of a whopping 1.13 million euros. Wait, that's a starting bid, right? Correct! Here's where things get interesting: Although that astronomical figure might make your head spin, the auction requires a minimum bid of just 50% to even enter the running for the apartment[1]. However, if creditors have other plans, the apartment might not hit the market if the winning bid falls below 70% of the market value. Translation? A bid of 70% could be all it takes to bag the apartment – almost like hitting the lottery without winning the lottery.
So, you're not the only cat with a 111 square meter pad! Apparently, the Crane Houses hold some massive units, with football sensation Lukas Podolski reportedly trying out 400 square meters of unbridled splendor[2]. If you're looking to keep up with the Podolskis, pricing details on their alleged abode remain a mystery, but consulting local real estate agencies might shed some light on those sky-high numbers.
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- The European Parliament and the Council will auction off an apartment in the northernmost Crane House, Zollhafen 12, in Cologne, Germany, on June 12, 2025.
- The apartment, spanning 111 square meters, is located on the sixth floor and comes with a storage room on the eleventh floor, built in 2010.
- The starting bid for this luxurious apartment is estimated at 1.13 million euros, however, the minimum bid to enter the competition is only half of the market value.
- Lukas Podolski, a professional footballer, has been reportedly considered a 400 square meter apartment in one of the Crane Houses, though the pricing details for this unit remain undisclosed.
