03.07.2026

Erste Group finances one of Warsaw’s leading mixed-use projects

  • Erste Group and Erste Bank Polska jointly provide the refinancing of EUR 172 million for Elektrownia Powiśle
  • The transaction ranks among the largest single-asset real estate financings in the Polish market in 2026  
  • First jointly executed real estate financing transaction following Erste Group‘s expansion into Poland

Erste Group and Erste Bank Polska have jointly provided EUR 172 million of refinancing facility for the mixed-use project ‚Elektrownia Powiśle’ in Warswa. The financing represents one of the largest single-asset real estate transactions in Poland in 2026 and marks the first jointly executed financing transaction by the two institutions following Erste Group’s expansion into the Polish market.

Elektrownia Powiśle is one of Poland’s leading mixed-use real estate developments and was created through the revitalization of a historic power plant. The project has transformed a landmark industrial asset into one of Warsaw’s most prominent urban real estate schemes. The property comprises more than 54,000 square meters of class A office, retail, food & beverage, hotel, and premium residential space and has established itself as a resilient and highly sought-after destination since ist opening in 2020.

„Elektrownia Powiśle is an outstanding example of how a complex revitalization project can evolve into a stable institutional-grade investment. The strong operational performance and diversified use mix make the asset an attractive financing opportunity. We are delighted to execute this transaction together with Erste Bank Polska and thereby take another important step into implementing our growth strategy in Poland“, so Günther Artner, head of Commercial Real Estate at Erste Group.

A leading real estate financing platform in Central Europe

Erste Group’s commercial real estate business is one of the leading providers in the region:

  • More than 200 real estate specialists across Central Europe
  • A real estate financing portfolio of approximately EUR 25 billion
  • More than 50 years of experience in real estate financing

Thanks to ist scale and expertise, Erste Group is well positioned to actively contribute tot he development of real estate markets across Central Europe.