117 new apartments in Bernau-Süd: topping-out ceremony for a modern residential area!
In the Venusbogen in Bernau-Süd, five apartment buildings with 117 social apartments for different household sizes will be built by 2026.

117 new apartments in Bernau-Süd: topping-out ceremony for a modern residential area!
A new residential area is being built in the heart of Bernau-Süd, and the first signs of growth recently became visible. On September 10, 2025, numerous guests celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the first two apartment buildings and the laying of the foundation stone for the second construction phase on Sonnenallee in Venusbogen. In this pioneering project, the construction company Vast Bau is realizing a total of five apartment buildings with 117 new apartments, which will be housed in an attractive social housing building. Barnim currently reports that the apartments are between 49 and 96 square meters in size and mainly consist of two and three-room units.
The mayor of Bernau, André Stahl, was present at this double appointment and spoke about the project's vaccination center, which is intended not only to create living space but also to improve the quality of life for residents. Dirk Hollekamp, managing director of Vast Bau, expressed his satisfaction with the construction progress and was convinced of the decision to build this residential complex in the suburbs of Berlin. The location not only offers close connections to the metropolis of Berlin, but also combines the advantages of urban life with the rural idyll.
Focus on social housing support
This ambitious project is being financed with the involvement of the ILB as part of social housing funding. This not only covers the region's housing needs, but also sets an example against the declining number of social rental apartments. information According to this, the number of social rental apartments without new funding is expected to fall to around 59,000 by 2028.
The new quarter will not only shine with its first-class location, but also with barrier-free floor plans, user-friendly layouts and high-quality furnishings. Loud Bernau live There will also be 58 underground parking spaces and 41 outdoor parking spaces available for residents. In addition, a playground for children is planned in the new district, which will benefit the family and the community.
Rental and housing allocation
The first 21 apartments are expected to be ready for occupancy in the summer of 2026, with rentals set to begin next year. The rental prices are based on income and are staggered: EUR 6.50, EUR 9.00 and EUR 12.00 per square meter. The apartments are allocated in coordination with the Bernau Housing Office. A total of three more apartment buildings with 75 apartments are planned in the second construction phase, including some over 100 square meters.
The Vastbau GmbH project shows that even with rapidly rising rental prices in the greater Berlin area, innovative approaches are being pursued in social housing construction in order to meet the needs of the population. Barnim currently highlights that symbolic checks of 500 euros each were also handed over to local daycare centers, underlining the values of community and support in the region.