Construction has begun on Austria’s first health park within a shopping center, as SES Spar European Shopping Centers and the Vinzenz Gruppe Service officially launched the project at Innsbruck’s SILLPARK mall in late July. The symbolic groundbreaking, attended by Innsbruck’s Mayor Johannes Anzengruber, marked a milestone for urban healthcare access.
The health park, set to occupy around 3,000 sq m on SILLPARK’s second floor, will bring together general practitioners, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare providers under one roof. Pharmacies and therapy services will also be integrated, offering residents streamlined access to primary care and treatment.
Mayor Anzengruber hailed the initiative as a “massive strengthening” of healthcare provision for the city: “Locating the health park in a central, familiar place ensures the lowest possible barriers to access. Visitors will be able to connect easily with doctors, therapists, and caregivers, all in one place.”
Construction is proceeding without interrupting mall operations, with completion scheduled for autumn 2026. Leasing for medical and therapy spaces is already underway, drawing strong interest from healthcare professionals.
SES CEO Christoph Andexlinger and Vinzenz Gruppe Service CEO Michael Heinisch described the project as a “forward-looking healthcare hub” ideally positioned for accessibility and prevention services. They praised the mayor’s early support, adding: “We are creating a sustainable healthcare offering right in the middle of people’s daily lives – easily accessible, innovative, and future-oriented.”
