# Wildersgade Barracks > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Wildersgade_Barracks > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Wildersgade_Barracks.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildersgade_Barracks > Source revision: 1316006911 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Building in Copenhagen, Denmark The rear side of the barracks **Wildersgade Barracks** ([Danish](/source/Danish_language): Wildersgades Kaserne) was a [barracks](/source/Barracks) which existed from 1802 until 1822[*[clarification needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Please_clarify)*] in the [Christianshavn](/source/Christianshavn) district of [Copenhagen](/source/Copenhagen), [Denmark](/source/Denmark). Its former premises, which include a purpose-built main building on [Wildersgade](/source/Wildersgade) and converted warehouses, two of them facing [Christianshavn Canal](/source/Christianshavns_Kanal), are now listed. They surround a central courtyard which has been converted into a community garden. ## History The main building in 1924 The main building was built by the architects and developers [Jørgen Henrich Rawert](/source/J%C3%B8rgen_Henrich_Rawert) and [Andreas Hallander](/source/Andreas_Hallander) who let it to the Marine Infantry Corps(*Marineregimentet*). Located to the rear of the [Irgens House](/source/Old_Artillery_Barracks%2C_Christianshavn), which had served as artillery barracks since 1789, the site had previously housed Denmark's first canvas manufactury, which had been founded by the Weavers Guild. The new facility accommodated 600 men. The military acquired the buildings in 1830 following the death of a later owner, Justice Counselor A. P. Rønne.[1] In 1831 and 1847, the barracks were expanded with two warehouses situated on the opposite side of the block, fronting [Christianshavn Canal](/source/Christianshavns_Kanal),[2][3] Towards the end of its existence, the barracks housed the Arsenal Corps (*Tøjhusafdelingen*), the Service Corps (*Arbejdstropperne*), the Medical Corps (*Sundhedstropperne*), and parts of the Provisions Corps (*hærens sanitetsenheder) og dele af Forplejningskorpset*). [4] The installation was closed in 1922. ## The site today The courtyard garden with the low wing along Bådsmandsstræde in the background The former main building on Wildersgade is in four stories. A small building on its left hand side contains a gate which opens to the former barracks courtyard, now converted into a garden space. It connects to a long one-story wing which continues almost to the corner of Bådsmandsstræde. Another one-story building runs along Bådsmandsstræde (No. 6). Dating from the 18th century, it was originally a warehouse but formed part of the barracks from its opening in 1802 where it served as horse stables.[5] The low building at Bådsmandsstræde 6 seen from the canal The building was converted into an architectural studio by [Tegnestuen Vandkunsten](/source/Tegnestuen_Vandkunsten) in the 1980s, although the firm later moved to larger premises. Its gable, which faces Christianshavn Canal, adjoins the two large warehouses which expanded the barracks in 1831 and 1847. They were adapted for use as living quarters when they were acquired by the Army but their design still testifies to their original use. The one to the right, known as Tuteins Pakhus (English: The Tutein Warehouse), is from 1762 while the one to the left is slightly older. A wall with another gateway connects the warehouses to the buildings which complete the block to the south along [Sankt Annæ Gade](/source/Sankt_Ann%C3%A6_Gade). ## See also - [Royal Horse Guards Barracks](/source/Royal_Horse_Guards_Barracks_(Copenhagen)) - [Rosenborg Barracks](/source/Rosenborg_Barracks) - [Sølvgade Barracks](/source/S%C3%B8lvgade_Barracks) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Wildersgade 60 – 62"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131004232656/http://www.chrarkiv.dk/filer/wildersgade_60-62.pdf) (PDF). Christianshavn Lokalhistoriske Arkiv. Archived from [the original](http://www.chrarkiv.dk/filer/wildersgade_60-62.pdf) (PDF) on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-03-12. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Overgaden neden Vandet 51 A - B"](http://www.chrarkiv.dk/filer/overgaden_neden_vandet_51.pdf) (PDF) (in Danish). Christianshavn Lokalhistoriske Arkiv. Retrieved 2013-03-12. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Overgaden neden Vandet 49"](http://www.chrarkiv.dk/filer/overgaden_neden_vandet_49.pdf) (PDF) (in Danish). Christianshavn Lokalhistoriske Arkiv. Retrieved 2013-03-12. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Wildersgades Kaserne"](http://befaestningen.thm-online.dk/lokation/000001/50/513/) (in Danish). Københavns Befæstning. Retrieved 2013-03-14. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Bådsmandsstræde 6"](http://www.chrarkiv.dk/filer/baadsmandsstr_6.pdf) (PDF) (in Danish). Christianshavn Lokalarkiv. Retrieved 2013-03-13. ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Wildersgade Barracks](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wildersgade_Barracks). - [Source](http://befaestningen.thm-online.dk/lokation/000001/50/513/) v t e Christianshavn, Copenhagen Localities Applebys Plads Asiatisk Plads Christiania Christiansbro Christianshavns Vold Grønlandske Handels Plads Holmen Krøyers Plads Refshaleøen Wilders Plads Streets and squares Amagergade Bådsmandsstræde Christianshavns Voldgade Christianshavns Torv Dronningensgade Sankt Annæ Gade Sofiegade Strandgade Torvegade Wildersgade Canals Christianshavns Kanal Stadsgraven Trangraven Wilders Kanal Attractions Danish Architecture Centre Christian's Church Church of Our Saviour Little Mill North Atlantic House Royal Danish Naval Museum Other landmarks Andreas Bjørn House Behagen House Bombebøssen Brøste House Christianshavn School Cort Adeler House Gammel Dok Gerling House Heering House Irgens House Jennow House Jacob Holm House Lehn House Mikkel Vibe House Niels Brock House Overgaden Neden Vandet 15 Overgaden Neden Vandet 19 Overgaden Neden Vandet 31 Overgaden Neden Vandet 33 Overgaden Neden Vandet 39 Overgaden Oven Vandet 8 Overgaden Oven Vandet 22 Overgaden Oven Vandet 24 Overgaden Oven Vandet 50 Overgaden Oven Vandet 52 Overgaden Oven Vandet 54–56 Philip de Lange House Princess Marie's Home for Old Seamen Rhode House Schottmann House Sigvert Grubbe House Snorrebroens Pakhus Søkvæsthuset Steinfass House Stanley House Strandgade 24 Torvegade 22 Torvegade 28 Treschows Stiftelse Wildersgade Barracks History Andreas Bjørn Burmeister & Wain Jacob Holm Women's Prison, Christianshavn [55°40′27″N 12°35′33″E / 55.6742°N 12.5926°E / 55.6742; 12.5926](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Wildersgade_Barracks¶ms=55.6742_N_12.5926_E_type:landmark_region:DK) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Wildersgade Barracks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildersgade_Barracks) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildersgade_Barracks?action=history)). 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