Von-Seydlitz-Kaserne

The Von-Seydlitz-Kaserne is a military facility on Beginenberg hill, west of Kalkar, serving as headquarters for the German Armed Forces Air Operations Center. The installation houses multiple Air Force departments, NATO units, and a medical center, with approximately 820 military and civilian staff members working across the site.

The facility was established in 1969 and named after Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz, a Prussian cavalry officer from the Seven Years' War period. This naming honors a significant military leader from 18th-century Prussian military history.

The base hosts regular open days where visitors gain insight into German military operations and structures. These events connect the military facility with the daily life of the town and foster personal encounters between service members and local residents.

The base is an active military facility and not freely accessible, but can be visited during scheduled open days. Information about these events and access requirements can be obtained directly from the facility or through official German Armed Forces channels.

The base features a modern sports complex with specialized training facilities, including structural elements made of birch wood for athletic activities. This sports infrastructure was designed to meet the physical demands of contemporary military training.

Location: Kalkar

Inception: 1969

GPS coordinates: 51.73889,6.29250

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42