Sprengstofffabrik Fasan, Military explosives factory in Bobingen, Germany
Sprengstofffabrik Fasan is a former explosives factory in Bobingen that sits on both banks of the Wertach River. The production buildings were placed far apart from one another to reduce the risk of chain explosions across the site.
The factory began operating in December 1938 and grew into a major production center during the Second World War. After the war ended, production stopped and the site was gradually repurposed.
The buildings on the site show a style of industrial construction common in the late 1930s, with plain brick structures and functional layouts. Visitors can still see how safety requirements shaped the placement of each building across the grounds.
The grounds in Bobingen can be reached from several directions and are connected to Bobingen train station by a dedicated rail line. Sturdy footwear is a good idea, as the paths between buildings can be long and the terrain uneven in places.
The factory used the KA-salt process, a production method that was among the most advanced of its kind in the 1940s. This technique was in use at only a handful of sites across Germany at the time.
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