New Bankhaus Neelmeyer: OLB opens modern branch on the market square!

New Bankhaus Neelmeyer: OLB opens modern branch on the market square!

At the Bremen marketplace there is currently a lot going on: Bankhaus Neelmeyer has experienced a comprehensive renovation in the past two years and is now presenting itself in new splendor. From the former board room there is a view of the marketplace, and in the future, customers can discuss their return goals there. The purchase contract for the historical building, which is now part of a successful redesign, was recently signed. According to Weser Kurier Invested the house owner of 20 million euros in the Refurbishment.

The contemporary design gave the Bankhaus Neelmeyer a fresh wind: the old, historical elements have disappeared and were replaced by a modern, bright design. On the ground floor, the Oldenburg Landesbank (OLB) has moved in, which has thought with a new concept for its branch. The office is a successful combination of digital and analog elements - at the entrance, customers pull a number while they can take a seat in eucalyptus -green areas. The official opening of the new OLB branch will take place on Thursday, and interested parties can look forward to an insight into the new premises.

sale and renovation: an ambitious project

The OLB sold the family building of the Neelmeyer bank to a regional investor, but on the condition that it rents the building back in the long term. This sale-and-lease-back process is a clever move: it enables the bank to keep up in the new concept while it has the overdue renovation carried out. A move to new premises will temporarily offer the customers of Neelmeyer Bank at another location, such as Private Banking Magazin

The upper floors are already working vigorously: While the construction site mood on the first floor prevails, the employees are already active and preparatory at their desks. The Bremen law firm Figura Müffelmann & Partner will also move in - a refreshing detail that shows how versatile the use of the building will be in the future. The search for a new tenant is already underway for the top floor, and future users can look forward to access to a roof terrace with a view of Böttcherstrasse.

The future of banks: OLB on course

The OLB is well positioned in a rapidly changing banking environment. The plans for a strategic takeover by the Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale in the first half of 2026 causes excitement in the workforce. This takeover will go hand in hand with a two-brand strategy, which could open up new perspectives for many employees. Until then, the OLB has even prepared for an IPO, as can be seen from the current situation. A clear direction becomes important for banks: According to the Oliver Wyman Bankenreport 2025, successful banking models will need a mix of digitization and talent management in the future can.

An impressive project that shows how to bring tradition and modernity into harmony while a step into the future is dared to take. The redesign of the Bankhaus Neelmeyer and the opening of the OLB branch are just the beginning of something great that could change the Bremen banking landscape.