"Welcome to KASSEL" Kassel by Leipzig

Kassel Travel Guide: 123 reviews and 231 photos

Kassel, situated on the Fulda River, was founded by the Romans. Today it has about 200,000 inhabitants and is the largest city in north Hesse. Today, the university city is known for its Documenta - exhibitions of contemporary art, staged every four years since 1955. Kassel was almost completely destroyed during World War II because of the locomotive and panzer factories.

Last visit to Kassel: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Mar 13, 2003
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Reviews (17)

Wilhelmshöhe Off The Beaten Path (1)

Off the city is the natural resort of Wilhelmshöhe. The Palace of Wilhalmshöhe was built between 1795-1801 and houses... more travel advice

Climate in Kassel What to Pack (1)

Rainy season: There is no special rainy season Avg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 7 – 18°C ( 45 - 64°F ); min: 0 - 7°C ( 32... more travel advice

Getting there by car Transportation (1)

Kassel has excellent transport connections. You can enter Kassel by autobahns A7, A44 and A49. The picture to the left... more travel advice

A nice church in Kassel Things to Do (14)

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Comments (12)

ATLC Mar 24, 2011 at 2:50 AM Report Abuse

a VT page from the old days. Still, I liked the photos and tips. May be visiting this summer. Thanks!
europetraveller61 Aug 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM Report Abuse

Sorry this isn't the Koenigsplatz but the Opernplatz and the statue is that of Ludwig Spohr
King_Golo Jul 30, 2005 at 8:19 AM Report Abuse

actually, kassel's Koenigsstrasse was the first pedestrian zone in germany! great, isn't it?! ;-)
shrimp56 Jun 7, 2005 at 6:53 AM Report Abuse

I'm planning to visit here to see the Aschrott-Brunnen memorial at the city hall -- I posted in the Kassel forum asking for info -- can you check my uqestion out???
bugulma Apr 21, 2004 at 3:57 AM Report Abuse

interesting. it's new old town, i mean almost every building was re-built after World War II. very interesting
Sweetberry1 Jun 24, 2003 at 5:22 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful, informative page.. Looks like a lovely city..
seamandrew Jun 10, 2003 at 6:10 AM Report Abuse

Very informative page on Kassel. Sad to know that so much was destroyed during the war. But the human spirit always prevails! Excellent pictures!
b1bob Apr 6, 2003 at 8:20 AM Report Abuse

Nice job!
acemj Mar 21, 2003 at 10:00 AM Report Abuse

Must be interesting to see a place that was rebuilt after the war.
matcrazy1 Mar 21, 2003 at 6:36 AM Report Abuse

A very good page with excellent info and nice pictures!