The Planetencenter comprises two single-storey structures: a new retail strip built in 2014 and an existing building which was originally constructed in 1983/84 and completely refurbished in 2015/2016. Divided into 38 units, the rental space totals approximately 16,700 sq m.

The town of Garbsen is part of the economically thriving Hanover region. Garbsen and Hanover form a virtually seamless whole and are very well interconnected in terms of transport links. Hanover city centre is only around 20 minutes away by car, for example. The Planetencenter is also directly adjacent to Garbsen subway station.