Pionier-Kaserne, Military barracks in Koblenz, Germany.
The Pionier-Kaserne consists of eight structures arranged around a central parade ground, with a sports field positioned toward the hillside.
French forces built the barracks between 1950 and 1953, using German architectural plans from the 1930s, and transferred it to the Bundeswehr in 1956.
The transformation from military barracks to university campus in 1997 marks the shift in German society from military priorities to educational development.
Four original barrack buildings remain active as part of the University of Koblenz-Landau, while a pioneer training area continues operations near the Moselle River.
The facility represents one of the few military structures built specifically for French occupation forces after World War II in Germany.
Location: Koblenz
Inception: 1950
GPS coordinates: 50.36421,7.56278
Latest update: November 22, 2025 07:06
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