Garde Dragoner Kaserne

Garde Dragoner Kaserne is a military barracks complex in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg that stretches along Mehringdamm street. The building displays gray cement plaster, three stories, and castle-like turret elements that give it its distinctive character.

The barracks was constructed between 1850 and 1854 as a military housing facility for an infantry regiment. Its purpose shifted after 1923 when it was converted into a tax administration office.

The barracks takes its name from an elite mounted cavalry unit, a connection visible in how the building stands in the district. Today it represents a period when military institutions shaped the urban landscape.

The building is located at Mehringdamm 20-28 and sits near several cycling routes through the district. Its position makes it easy to reach and integrate into a walking or cycling tour of the area.

Behind the main building during World War II, an armaments factory operated with forced laborers from across Europe. This hidden chapter of the site's past is frequently overlooked by visitors exploring the district.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Inception: 1853

GPS coordinates: 52.49476,13.38845

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07