Buying a home in Bedrijventerrein Rietdijk, Giessen.
Bedrijventerrein Rietdijk sits on flat, accessible land near the river and existing logistics hubs—you're looking at industrial or mixed-use properties here, not residential homes. This is where trucking companies, small manufacturers, and storage operations cluster together. If you're buying to operate a business or invest in commercial real estate, the infrastructure is solid: decent road access, established utilities, room to expand. Quiet it's not, but reliable neighbors and straightforward permit processes make it work.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bedrijventerrein Rietdijk
Pros:
- Direct access to the A27 motorway via junction Nieuw-Lekkerland, cutting commute time to Rotterdam and Utrecht
- Lower property prices than comparable locations in urban areas like Dordrecht or Rotterdam
- Surrounded by open polder landscape—no urban density pressing in on you
- Quiet residential setting away from town centre noise
Cons:
- Car-dependent: no train station nearby; closest is Nieuw-Lekkerland (3km), served only by regional buses
- Limited walkable amenities—supermarkets and services require driving
- Industrial zoning nearby means occasional truck traffic and logistics activity
- Small population base means fewer schools and healthcare facilities within the immediate area; Giessen itself is tiny
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Altena
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 31.61
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 52
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 9
- Vandalism and public order
- 5
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Giessen
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Asking prices and sale prices in Giessen
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The wider housing market in Giessen
Buying a home in Giessen? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 415,000. As a buyer, compare a home's living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026