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What to do in Kassel
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Wilhelmshoehe Park
Amble along the well-kept paths of these landscape gardens and visit some of the region’s most stunning palaces and castles.
Loewenburg Castle
Enter the Baroque chambers and secret halls that lie within the faux-medieval architecture of this impressive castle in the Bergpark of Kassel.
Schloss Wilhelmshoehe
Examine Mediterranean antiques and inspect one of the world’s largest collections of Rembrandt paintings in this palace in a park.
Bergpark
Explore the great outdoors at Bergpark, a lovely green space in Kassel. Discover the area's stargazing spots and churches.
Karlsaue Park
Come to an oasis in the city to find an island showcasing extraordinary plants and mighty oak trees and a restaurant overlooking this wonderful park.
Fridericianum
Fascinating history fills this majestic 18th-century public building containing a bookshop, temporary exhibits on contemporary art and the Documenta exhibition.
Messe Kassel Exhibition Centre
After visiting Messe Kassel Exhibition Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kassel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
University of Kassel
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Kassel during your visit to Kassel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Kassel Congress Center
After visiting Kassel Congress Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kassel. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Areas of Kassel
Bad Wilhelmshoehe
At the heart of this district stands a glorious mountain park, capped by a monument to a Greek demigod, with views of water stairs and palaces.
Mitte
Well-liked for its museums and churches, Mitte is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like GRIMMWELT Kassel and Documenta-Halle, and jump on the metro at Rathaus-Fünffensterstraße Tram Stop to get around the city.
Vorderer Westen
You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Vorderer Westen. Visitors recommend a visit to Kassel Congress Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Wintershall Tram Stop.
Sued
Well-liked for its restaurants and museums, Sued is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Auestadion and Astronomy and Physics Exhibition at the Orangerie, and jump on the metro at Bahnhof Niederzwehren Tram Stop to get around the city.
Waldau
Travelers like the restaurants in Waldau, and Messe Kassel Exhibition Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Nord-Holland
While Nord-Holland might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bergpark and GRIMMWELT Kassel.