Fort Unterer Eselsberg (Werk XXXIV)
Fort Unterer Eselsberg, also known as Werk XXXIV, forms part of the larger Ulm Fortress complex. The fortress arose between 1848 and 1856.
This outer fort guarded the approach from Eselsberg and served as an outpost for Wilhelmsfeste. Its military history includes the Franco-Prussian War and both World Wars.
A surrounding wall encloses a dry moat, powder magazine, double caponier, hollow traverse, and mortar battery. The central reduit extends into the moat.
Its nearly rectangular plan gives the fort an unusual architectural character for its period, while its design lacks flanks. The hollow traverse received an earth covering during the 1880 modernisation.
A munitions depot occupied the right moat after the 1901 modernisation. The fort suffered partial destruction after the Second World War and later underwent restoration.
The site functions as a park and community space for cultural and scouting organisations. Ulm’s fortification history remains visible in this preserved military structure.
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