Kurt-Schumacher-Kaserne

Kurt-Schumacher-Kaserne is a military barracks complex in Südstadt-Bult featuring large stone facades with symmetrical wings and structured architectural elements from its 1937 construction. The site contains multiple buildings arranged with the organized layout typical of military installations.

The barracks was built in 1937 and served as headquarters for multiple military commands, including the II Military District until 2001. The 1st Armored Division then occupied the site before departing in 2015.

The barracks was named in 1975 after Kurt Schumacher, a politician who shaped post-war German democracy. This naming choice added historical significance to the site beyond its purely military role.

The complex is actively used and located in the Südstadt-Bult neighborhood, so public access is limited. The site is best viewed from its perimeter to observe the architectural details of its facades.

The structure remains one of the few surviving examples of 1930s military architecture that received heritage protection status. This recognition preserves an important record of construction practices from that era.

Location: Südstadt-Bult

Inception: 1937

Architectural style: Nazi architecture

GPS coordinates: 52.36940,9.77081

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07