Conversion area: Fritz-Erler barracks in Fuldatal
With Fritz-Erler barracks in North Hesse Fulda valley-Rothwesten was once one of the most modern military facilities in Germany. It is an impressive example of the Successful transformation of a former military site into a multifunctional civilian area. With a focus on sustainability and social responsibility, the site represents an enrichment for the North Hesse region. The historical significance of the site is complemented and continued by its modern use.
Historical significance of the Fritz-Erler barracks
The Fritz-Erler-Kaserne was Mid-1930s It was converted into one of the most modern barracks during the Third Reich. At that time it served as Location of the Luftwaffe's long-range reconnaissance aircraft. After the end of the Second World War, the barracks were briefly used by the American armed forces. In the In the early 1970s, the site was handed over to the Bundeswehr. Until 2008, the Fritz-Erler-Kaserne was used by the army as a base for telecommunication and army air defense. In spring Military use ended in 2008 final.
Conversion and subsequent use of the site
After the end of military use, the conversion of the 158-hectare site began. Here is a photo impression before the revitalization from 2008. A photovoltaic system was built on an area of almost 66 hectares, 17 hectares of which are reserved for nature conservation. This contributes to sustainable electricity generation and is part of the civilian use of the former barracks site.
The Fritz-Erler-Anlage business park, which is located on the former barracks site, was fully developed in late summer 2014. The so-called technical area covers an area of 42 hectares, of which 21.4 hectares can be built on.
Current use and settlement of companies
The conversion areas are marketed by the Federal Agency for Real Estate (BImA) in cooperation with the Municipality of Fuldatal. According to BImA's statements from 2024, marketing in the southern technical area has already been completed. In addition to Companies from the mobility sector The site is also home to a branch office of the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology and Administrative and residential units for refugees.
Handover and future of the site
The roads and development areas of the site will be successively connected to the Municipality of Fuldatal handed over. This supports the long-term integration of the former barracks site into civilian use and the further development of the Business location Kassel region. Since its military origins, the Fritz-Erler-Kaserne has transformed into a modern business and technology location. With the Settlement of companies and scientific institutions, it actively contributes to the economic development of the region and offers space for sustainable energy projects and social commitment.
Location of the industrial estate
Located in the east of Kassel in the municipality of Fuldatal, this industrial estate is characterized by its close connection to the regional center of Kassel:
- 0.5 km to public transport
- 15 km to the Wilhelmshöhe ICE train station
- 13 km to the highway
- 16 km to Kassel-Calden Airport
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Approx. 15 companies
- Mobility
- Research and development
- Culture
- Renewable energies
- Total: 158 ha
- Overbuilt: approx. 50 ha
- Green spaces: 17 ha
Federal Agency for Real Estate (BImA)
Mrs. Jaqueline Seitz
Hasselweg 20
34131 Kassel
Phone: +495613082265
E-Mail: jacqueline.seitz@bundesimmobilien.de
Internet: https://www.bundesimmobilien.de/
Municipality of Fuldatal
At the town hall 9
34233 Fulda valley
Phone: +4956198180
E-Mail: info@fuldatal.de
Internet: https://www.fuldatal.de/
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