Major defense contractors have been based around the St. Joseph’s Church tower for many decades, and all of them are growing businesses even in challenging times. War is raging in Europe.
A large above-ground bunker behind the historic Marienkrankenhaus serves as a reminder of Kassel’s darkest hours during World War II.
Civil protection is currently a major focus for building a crisis-resilient society that is meant to become “war-ready.” We’re walking along a route of about 2 km on the Rothenberg, discussing civil defense and self-protection—both in the past and today.