Working on Microsoft's data centre builds in the Rhenish mining area? Tell us your crew size, dates and trade package and we will source long-stay housing across Bergheim, Bedburg, Kerpen and Cologne.
We arrange accommodation for contractors in Bergheim on a project basis, priced for the length of the stay rather than a nightly rate.
Microsoft broke ground on its data centre cluster in the Rhenish mining area on 12 March 2026, with sites at Bergheim-Paffendorf, Bedburg and Elsdorf in the Rhein-Erft district. The sites are part of Microsoft's €3.2bn investment in German cloud and AI infrastructure, and Heise reported that the permitted buildings can draw up to 520 MW. Earthworks at Bergheim were already under way in January 2026, and Westnetz is building a new substation in Bergheim to supply the campus.
Bedburg received its full permit in March 2026, with the mayor saying building would start shortly, while no permit has been announced for Elsdorf yet. The Bergheim site alone covers an area of about 30 football pitches. A hyperscale build of this size brings civil, structural, mechanical and electrical packages over several years, and crews base in Bergheim, Bedburg, Kerpen, Grevenbroich and Cologne.
We source long-stay accommodation for teams with confirmed work on the Bergheim or Bedburg sites, matched to the A61 access rather than a generic Cologne search.
We assess practical locations across Bergheim, Bedburg, Kerpen, Grevenbroich and Cologne based on your actual site access, commute, crew size, parking and accommodation standards rather than a generic city search.
We can source for specialist rotations, staggered arrivals, multi-month assignments and extensions as packages move through the programme, subject to live availability.
We look for accommodation with kitchens, laundry, reliable WiFi, parking and suitable bedroom configurations for sustained assignments.
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| Accommodation type | Team of 5: est. cost/week | Team of 8: est. cost/week |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate housing / serviced apartments (multi-week booking) | €1,500–€2,100 | €2,300–€3,200 |
| Hotel rooms (standard rate, no long-stay discount) | €2,500–€3,500 | €3,800–€5,300 |
