GERLING GARDEN: Soulhouse opens first studio in Cologne

Hamburg/Cologne, 29.10.2026 | The GERLING GARDEN city-centre quarter is welcoming a new tenant. Soulhouse, a premium provider of modern bodywork focusing on premium massages, assisted stretching and facework, has leased ground-floor space at Spiesergasse 15. The studio opens its doors on 30.10.2026 across roughly 200 sqm.

Earlier, CYCLA GmbH was secured as a tenant for roughly 1,000 sqm. The company has opened the ATHLETICA fitness studio at the location. Together, Soulhouse and ATHLETICA add high-quality selfcare and fitness offerings to the existing mix of office, hotel, retail and hospitality uses in the quarter.

"Modern bodywork should not be a rare luxury, but as much a part of everyday routine as a visit to the gym. That is why we are taking our studios to where life happens. With its central location in Cologne's city centre, GERLING GARDEN is ideal for our concept. With the opening in Cologne, Soulhouse is now represented in every German city with over a million inhabitants, an important step on the way to becoming Europe's largest brand for modern bodywork," says Benjamin Schroeter, Founder & CEO of Soulhouse.

"We are pleased that Soulhouse has chosen GERLING GARDEN for its first location in Cologne. The quality of the property and its standards are an excellent match for the Soulhouse offering," says Stephanie Röttger, Senior Leasing Manager at Quantum.

"A vibrant quarter needs offerings that enhance the quality of time spent there and attract people beyond the working day. With Soulhouse and ATHLETICA, we are deliberately strengthening the mix of uses at GERLING GARDEN and creating another reason to visit the quarter and spend time on site," says Birgit Riethmüller, Managing Partner of PROXIMUS ASSET MANAGEMENT GmbH.

About GERLING GARDEN

GERLING GARDEN is a revitalisation project by Quantum and PROXIMUS. Through their joint venture, the southern area of the Gerling Quarter was revitalised between April 2022 and June 2025. While preserving the historic building fabric, the ensemble was opened up to the city, extended and brought back to life. Following successful completion of the project, GERLING GARDEN was sold to Deka Immobilien in December 2025.

The quarter is almost fully let. Exclusive event spaces (approx. 1,440 sqm) and club/bar spaces (approx. 280 sqm) in THE GATE and THE HALL are still available.

More information at gerling-garden.de.

About Soulhouse

Soulhouse stands for modern bodywork in the premium segment. The company is setting new standards in a market that has so far been defined by individual providers and inconsistent quality. Instead of fluctuating quality, guests find the same high standard in every studio and know exactly what to expect. Thanks to central locations in all major German cities, an appointment can also easily fit into the day. Soulhouse currently operates studios in Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Munich and Stuttgart, with a target of 20 studios by the end of 2026.