Anticipation for Prolonged Lulatsch Periods
In the heart of Fellbach, a 107-meter high residential tower, the Schwabenlandtower, has been a construction site ruin for nearly nine years. After numerous insolvencies and failed ideas, the project has long been known as a Bauruine (construction site ruin) [1][2].
Over the years, various plans for the tower's use, such as a hotel, giant cinema, or brothel, have been proposed on the Fromm-Areal, where the tower stands. These proposals have led to a lasting skepticism among the local populace and politicians [2][3].
Between 2023 and 2024, there were repeated reports of construction stops, insolvencies, the dismantling of the tower crane, and the question of whether the tower would ever be completed, casting the image of a "Never Ending Story" [1][3].
The insolvency of the project dates back nearly nine years (before 2025), and since then, there have been no significant advancements. The Adler Group attempted to initiate a "Restrukturierungsverfahren" (restructuring procedure) to avoid insolvency, but ultimately, they were unable to save the original tower developers [3].
In the spring of 2025, secret negotiations about the sale of the deserted tower led to a promising deal with Joachim Ebner, a locally active real estate entrepreneur. Ebner aims to complete the tower and breathe new life into it [1][4].
Ebner not only brings financial backing but also a variety of usage ideas. He plans to present these ideas at the International Bauausstellung 2027. Ebner sees the architecture of the tower as "classic" and hopes that the Schwabenlandtower will not remain a permanent negative symbol but will attract life and residents once more [5][1].
Local politics remains skeptical and cautious in their enthusiasm, but they hope that with Ebner's engagement, the long-standing problem of the Schwabenlandtower will finally be resolved [3][4]. The future prospects hinge on the successful implementation of Ebner's plans, but his entry is considered a potential turning point [1][2][5].
Throughout the years, the Schwabenlandtower has become a source of amusement and ridicule, both locally and nationwide. Headlines such as "The tower crane is being dismantled again," "Fellbach Tower as an endless drama," and "The eternally unfinished?" have been common [1][2][3].
Even the NDR show "Extra 3" mocked the standstill of the tower in March. One nonsensical tip for the tower's use was to transform it into the "most expensive birdhouse in the world" due to peregrine falcons nesting in the top floor [1].
Despite the sarcasm and skepticism, there is a glimmer of hope that the Schwabenlandtower will finally be inhabited someday. The takeover by real estate expert Joachim Ebner could potentially mark the beginning of a new chapter for this long-stagnant project.
Investing in the completion of the Schwabenlandtower seems a compelling opportunity for interested individuals, given its long history and potential for real-estate development. Joachim Ebner, a local real estate entrepreneur, has engaged in the tower's acquisition with plans to use it for more viable purposes like housing, which may bring a positive change to the town of Fellbach.
Upon successful implementation of Ebner's plans, the Schwabenlandtower may attract financing from investors seeking to capitalize on its classic architecture and potential for transformation from a construction site ruin to a thriving residential tower.
