Prinz-Franz-Kaserne

The Prinz-Franz-Kaserne is a large military complex in Kempten with three substantial barracks buildings and a central administrative structure spread across roughly 5.4 hectares near St. Lorenz Basilica. The layout shows typical early 20th-century military architecture with organized building arrangements.

The facility was established in 1936 and Infantry Regiment 91, First Battalion, was the initial unit stationed there during German military expansion. After World War II, the barracks saw multiple changes in use until decommissioning from military service in 1992.

The site was developed as a military facility after World War I and bears the name of a Bavarian prince. The barracks remain part of the town's identity and reflect the region's military past.

The site is not fully accessible to the public as it now primarily functions as an administrative center with housing authority and water management offices. It remains visible from outside and serves as a recognizable landmark in the town's layout.

A memorial north of Hirschdorf Bridge commemorates 15 soldiers who died in 1957 while crossing the Iller River during a training exercise. This monument makes visible a tragic event from the barracks' past.

Location: Kempten

Inception: 1936

GPS coordinates: 47.73120,10.31470

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06