Röttiger-Kaserne

The Röttiger-Kaserne was a sprawling military complex in southwestern Hamburg with residential buildings, ammunition storage, and supply facilities spread across the property. The installation also included administrative structures and medical facilities to support the stationed personnel.

The facility was built in 1938 and served as a detention center for British war crimes prisoners after World War II. The Bundeswehr took over the site in 1959 and operated it until closure in 2004.

The barracks take their name from Hans Röttiger, a military figure commemorated in 1962 when the facility was renamed. For decades, this site shaped the rhythm of the neighborhood as a working military community.

The grounds are not open to the public today as the site is undergoing redevelopment. Visitors should respect barriers and use only designated pathways if any access is permitted during the ongoing transformation.

A large forested training ground beside the former barracks is now being preserved as a natural area and is becoming a place for recreation. This space with old trees and wetlands is gradually being made accessible to visitors.

Inception: 1938

GPS coordinates: 53.46575,9.81342

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48