Kvibergs kaserner
Kvibergs kaserner is a military building complex in Gothenburg, built in red brick in the Baltic brick gothic style, with structures arranged symmetrically around open courtyards. The ensemble includes original barracks, a riding hall, stables, a mess hall, and a hospital, all grouped around shared open spaces.
The complex was designed by architect Erik Josephsson and built in the early 1890s to serve as headquarters for the Göta artillery regiment. After the military left in 1994, Gothenburg bought the site and gradually opened it to other uses.
The name Kviberg points to the area's long military past, and the red brick buildings with their open courtyards still carry that character today. Weekends bring a market to the old stables, where local vendors set up stalls and the space takes on a neighborhood feel.
The site is easy to walk through, with open courtyards and wide paths that make it simple to move between buildings. Some parts are in active use, so access can be limited during events or sports activities.
The large grass fields where military drills once took place now host football matches during the Gothia Cup and Partille Cup, two of the biggest youth football tournaments in the world. On those summer days, the former parade grounds fill with players and supporters from many different countries.
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