Militärarchiv

The Militärarchiv is a documentation center housed in a high-rise building with five attached storage halls in Freiburg that specializes in German military records. The facility includes restoration workshops for maps and documents, along with workstations where visitors can examine the collections.

The archive was established in 1955 and preserves materials spanning more than 150 years of German military history, starting with the Prussian-German Army of the 19th century. The collection also includes records from the Imperial Navy and later military forces.

The archive draws researchers and historians from around the world who want to study German military history through primary documents. It serves as a key destination for scholars examining original records about military decisions and operations across different periods.

The archive is open on weekdays with workstations available for document consultation on-site. Visitors should arrange access in advance to ensure materials are prepared and the visit runs smoothly.

The archive maintains a specialized collection of military maps and construction blueprints that document the layout and infrastructure of facilities. These graphic materials offer visual insights into organizational structures that are often difficult to convey in text alone.

Location: Freiburg im Breisgau

Inception: 1955

Address: Wiesentalstraße 10, 79115 Freiburg, Deutschland

Website: https://bundesarchiv.de/DE/Navigation/Meta/Ueber-uns/Dienstorte/Freiburg-im-Breisgau/freiburg-im-breisgau.html

GPS coordinates: 47.97881,7.82213

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49