Hindenburg-Kaserne, Military barracks in Antonsviertel district, Augsburg, Germany
The Hindenburg-Kaserne is a former military complex with a three-wing structure of red brick buildings in Augsburg. The compound sits along Gögginger Straße, with the northern wing protected as a historical monument and defining much of the site's appearance.
Built in 1869 to house the 4th Field Artillery Regiment 'König', the compound expanded in 1872 to accommodate the growing Bavarian Army. These early years established it as a key military installation in the region.
The name honors Paul von Hindenburg, a Prussian field marshal, reflecting the military traditions of the 1930s when the name was adopted. Walking through the space, you sense how military service shaped the identity of this place during that period.
The entrance to the former barracks sits at Calmbergstraße 2a and is easy to locate. The grounds are now owned by the Free State of Bavaria and some areas are open to visitors, though certain sections may have restricted access.
From the 1980s until 2017, the northern wing served as a refugee shelter, providing refuge during difficult times. Meanwhile, other sections were demolished in 1992 to make room for a police headquarters, transforming the site significantly.
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