Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe und Herkules
Huge Baroque hillside park crowned by the Hercules statue, with cascades and seasonal water displays. A World Heritage Site.
Kassel, Germany
Kassel: airports, things to do and where to stay
Kassel, in northern Hesse, is known for the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a World Heritage Site, and for documenta, one of the world's leading contemporary art exhibitions. The Brothers Grimm lived and worked here.
Kassel airports
From the airport to central Kassel
Kassel airport is about 13 km from central Kassel.
NVV Bus
Regional NVV buses stop outside the terminal and connect with Calden and Kassel. Services are infrequent, so check the timetable.
Taxi
Taxis outside the terminal, best booked in advance. The ride to central Kassel takes about 25 min.
Kassel
Things to do in Kassel
Schloss Wilhelmshöhe
Neoclassical palace at the foot of the Bergpark, with a notable Old Masters gallery including Rembrandt.
Karlsaue und Orangerie
Large Baroque park by the Fulda river, dominated by the Orangerie, which houses an astronomy and physics museum.
Fridericianum
One of Europe's oldest public museums, on Friedrichsplatz, and the main venue of documenta.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Kassel?
Kassel is served by Kassel (KSF).
How far is the airport from central Kassel?
Kassel airport is about 13 km from central Kassel.
How do I get from the airport to central Kassel?
From Kassel airport you can take NVV Bus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Kassel?
Highlights of Kassel include Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe und Herkules, Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, Karlsaue und Orangerie, and Fridericianum.
Photo credits
- Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe und Herkules: Dguendel, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Schloss Wilhelmshöhe: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Karlsaue und Orangerie: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fridericianum: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons