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Place Of The Week — SILLPARK, Innsbruck, Austria

SILLPARK in Innsbruck, Austria, is undergoing an extensive modernization and redesign process. Owner and operator SES Spar European Shopping Centers is investing more than 30 million euros in the major “SILLPARK 3.0” project, which, along with a comprehensive architectural upgrade, will focus on the construction of an innovative health park in cooperation with Vinzenz Gruppe Service.

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Modernization of Innsbruck’s (Austria) first city-center mall begins: SILLPARK to become more modern, brighter and healthier

The approval of the planning permission has paved the way for the large-scale modernization of SILLPARK Innsbruck, to be implemented by fall 2026 while the center operates as normal and without impacting shop opening times. The construction work on the mall began a few days ago, with no restrictions for visitors. SILLPARK, Innsbruck’s first city-center shopping mall, opened in 1990 and will now also gain a completely new health park. The investment of EUR 30 million will make SILLPARK the most modern location in Tyrol for socializing and shopping.

Shopping and healthcare facilities in one: SILLPARK is investing over EUR 30 million in modernizing the center, and in creating a service-oriented health center for the people of Innsbruck. /// credit: Thomas Steinlechner

SES To Invest Over 30 Million Euros In SILLPARK From 2025

SILLPARK, the largest inner-city shopping center in Innsbruck, Austria, in terms of area, and which attracts over 5 million visitors a year, is to remain fully operational while it undergoes modernization and is enhanced with a very special innovation: in a first for Austria’s shopping malls, a health park of more than 3,000 sq m in area is being built here.

Outlook 2026 Statement from Christoph Andexlinger, CEO of SES Spar European Shopping Centers/// © Portrait: SES Spar European Shopping Centers

Think. New. Shopping. – Relevance is key

As the market leader for large-scale shopping destinations in Austria and Slovenia, SES is looking ahead to the New Year with great optimism and is driving investments to further expand its footprint.

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“RETAIL’S CORE FUNCTION IS CURATION”

The demands placed on brick-and-mortar retailers have intensified significantly: Experiences, clear positioning, and top-quality levels are no longer optional, but mandatory. “Only those who provide a sense of clarity stand a chance of survival.” Christoph Andexlinger, CEO of SES Spar European Shopping Centers, speaks with ACROSS about the realignment of traditional shopping centers, the power of regional retailers, and why mid-range segment retailers will only have a future, if they are uncomprisingly clearly positioned.

Varena Vöcklabruck /// credit: Robert Fritz

Cool Shopping Malls Are Particularly Popular In The Heat

To be “the coolest place in town” as a shopping center, one needs more than just trendy stores: When outside temperatures are high, shopping centers are particularly popular because of their pleasant air conditioning. Sophisticated building technology is used to save energy. SES’s motto is to air-condition carefully and make use of existing resources. The air conditioning in SES centers is 100 percent powered by green electricity from renewable energy sources and, depending on the location, also uses well cooling and groundwater pumps.

The Comeback

How the placemaking industry emerges stronger from the pandemic. Our 10 strategies for future-proof vibrant places.

Numerous Store Openings across Austria

SES kicks off the spring season with a strong and expansive start. Attractive retail locations are not only appealing to customers – they also draw in expanding retailers in search of the best locations. Once again, SES aims to demonstrate the validity of such a concept via its 2021 store offensive.

Conscientious Shopping

Sustainable retail real estate is extremely popular with investors and operators these days. SES Spar European Shopping Centers is playing a pioneering role in this area throughout Europe.

Crowds of customers waiting outside the new Primark store, Credit: Tina Ramujkić

Primark Opens Its First Store in Slovenia

On Thursday, June 13, 2019, Irish fashion retailer Primark opened its first store in Slovenia at Citypark in Ljubljana, attracting thousands of customers.