Territorialkommando Schleswig-Holstein

The Territorialkommando Schleswig-Holstein was a military command center in Kiel responsible for managing and coordinating defense operations across the northern German coastal region. The facility served as a central hub for military planning and operational control in the North Sea area.

The facility was established in 1969 and played an important role as a defense hub for the German North Sea region during the Cold War. It was deactivated in 1994 after geopolitical tensions in Europe had significantly decreased.

The command center maintained strong connections with Danish military forces through joint exercises and defense planning initiatives in the Baltic Sea region.

The site is located in Kiel and is no longer in active use, so access may be limited or restricted. Visitors should check in advance whether viewing the facility or its grounds is permitted.

The center was connected to other military district commands and formed an integrated defense structure for Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg. This networking allowed efficient coordination between different military units across the region.

Location: Schleswig-Holstein

Inception: July 1, 1969

GPS coordinates: 54.35290,10.13800

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:40