Herzo Base - Geschwister-Scholl-Straße

26 freehold apartments “HerzoBase”

Geschwister-Scholl-Straße

Thoughtfully designed, our residential complex combines modern, sustainable living with the vibrancy of a growing neighbourhood. Located in Herzo Base, it offers both excellent connections to the metropolitan region and immediate access to nature. Live centrally and well-connected—without sacrificing the benefits of a peaceful setting.

The outstanding development of Herzo Base as a sought-after residential location confirms our choice of site. Its proximity to global companies such as Adidas, PUMA and Schaeffler makes it one of the region’s most promising future hubs.

Joseph-Stiftung has stood for quality and reliability since 1948. As a church-owned housing organisation rooted in the region, we have built several thousand homes—around 200 of which are set to be completed in Herzo Base by the end of 2025. For over 75 years, we have created sustainable living spaces for generations with care and expertise.

We warmly invite you to discover the many advantages of our new freehold apartments in Herzo Base. Experience modern living in one of Franconia’s most dynamic cities.

Key facts

• 26 freehold apartments with 2–4 rooms, approx. 52–119 m² of living space
• Step-free access on all levels (from the underground garage to the top floor)
• E-mobility ready: underground parking with optional wall box charging points
• Landscaped outdoor areas designed for a harmonious living environment
• Climate-friendly new build to KfW-40 standard with attractive subsidies

Local residents programme

The city’s local residents programme offers especially favourable terms for people who live or work in Herzogenaurach, or who come from the area. Attractive pricing opens the door to home ownership for many. The offer is also open to other interested parties who do not meet these criteria.

We are happy to advise you on eligibility, funding options and which solutions may suit you. Please get in touch for more information about the application process.

Interior outfitting

• High-quality outdoor spaces on every floor:
  • Private gardens on the ground floor
  • Loggias on upper floors
  • Penthouse with rooftop terrace
• Premium details throughout:
  • Real wood parquet in living and sleeping areas
  • Full-glass living room doors
  • Tiled kitchen and bathroom areas
  • Video intercom system
  • Structured network cabling in all rooms
  • Level-access glass showers
  • Designer bathroom concept from renowned brands
  • High-quality aluminium venetian blinds
• A healthy indoor climate and lower heating bills thanks to:
  • Decentralised ventilation systems with heat recovery (up to 88% efficiency)
  • Triple-glazed thermal insulation windows
  • Breathable silicate paint
  • Warm water underfloor heating with room-by-room control

Herzogenaurach – sporty, innovative and close to nature

Herzogenaurach offers a unique blend of global business strength, international outlook and Franconian charm. Shaped by the presence of adidas, PUMA and SCHAEFFLER, this town combines economic momentum with over a thousand years of history. The up-and-coming Herzo Base neighbourhood embodies this balance and is already home to around 2,000 residents.

The city stands out for its family-friendly infrastructure—from nurseries to secondary schools, GPs to specialist clinics. Sport and leisure amenities, along with a packed events calendar, make Herzogenaurach a vibrant place to live across all generations.

Transport links are excellent: the A3 and A73 provide fast access to Erlangen, Nuremberg and Fürth (15–30 minutes). Public transport will be further improved by the planned Stadt-Umland-Bahn, which will offer direct connections to Erlangen and Nuremberg.

Highlights of the city, Herzo Base and surrounding area

• Healthcare and medical services
  • GPs | Internal medicine | Paediatrics | Ophthalmology | Orthopaedics | Dentistry
  • Specialist clinic for physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Education and schools
  • Three primary schools | Two secondary schools | One special needs school
  • State-run secondary school | Grammar school | One vocational school
  • Montessori school
• Childcare
  • Day nursery at Herzo Base
  • Additional kindergartens and nurseries in the area
• Shopping and dining
  • Fashion and lifestyle outlets | Boutiques and chain stores | Electronics and homeware shops | Everyday essentials
  • Culinary variety: traditional Franconian pubs, Asian, Indian, Italian and Levantine cuisine | cafés, bistros and street food
• Leisure and events
  • “Atlantis” indoor pool | outdoor public swimming pool
  • Mobile cinema (open-air) for film fans
  • “Rabatz” youth centre for children and teens
  • Events: Eco festival | summer fair | School’s Out Festival | Baserock Festival | Marfini funfair | arts and crafts market | Christmas market | public screenings | White Night | medieval fair | old town festival
• Public transport
  • VGN regional bus lines: routes to Erlangen and beyond (lines 200, 201, 123)
  • Herzobus city network: extensive town routes (274, 276, 277, 279, 268, 273)
• Road links
  • Excellent connections to Nuremberg (approx. 23 km) and Erlangen (approx. 11 km)
  • Fast access to the A3 and A73 motorways