Experience Kassel: Culture and leisure in northern Hesse
Discover the Kassel adventure region - a unique Mixture of art, nature, urban flair and sporting adventures. Whether at the Stroll through the Königsstraße, at the Explore modern art and the the many sights of Kasselhiking in the nature of the district or at the Attend exciting events - Here, every leisure time becomes a special experience.
Amuse and move
The best example of how Kassel and the region like to celebrate is the four-day Zissel at the beginning of August. The Kassel folk festival has been celebrated on and around the Fulda since 1926, and everyone here knows what "D`r Häring hängt!" means - not just the Zisselkönigin and the Fullenixe.
Summer also includes Open-air concerts, Culture tents and Beer gardens. The Christmas markets in the Brothers Grimm region are popular beyond the region's borders. The alternative cinema scene is internationally renowned for the Dokfest, Kassel's annual documentary film and video festival. Locations for going out include Culture station, Cultural Center, Bars, Pubs and Discotheques plentiful.
And what does Kassel have to offer in terms of sport?
You could do a few rounds in a tethered balloon or Glider pilot spin. You could also get an adrenaline rush jump out of an airplane - With a parachute, of course. If you're less adventurous, you could go on one of the Golf courses work on their handicap or take a leisurely cycle along the Fulda. Kassel also offers Places suitable for mountain biking. Climbing, karting or at the Kassel Marathon are other action-packed Kassel activities. Hundreds of sports clubs also offer exactly what you want in terms of sport.
On the Diemel, Eder, Fulda, Werra, Weser and Edersee, you can enjoy Rowing, paddling, water skiing and boating. There are thermal baths, spas and really beautiful lakes to immerse yourself in. And the footballers from KSV Hessen Kassel, the ice hockey professionals from the Kassel Huskies and the handball players from Bundesliga club MT Melsungen all play great sport.
Art, culture and fairytale worlds: The most beautiful sights in Kassel
Kassel's culture shines with the Hercules above the UNESCO Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Park; The castle and landscaped garden form a complete work of art. In the city, the baroque orangery Karlsaue and in the district of Kassel the Wilhelmsthal Rococo Castle in Calden - together a trio of landgraviate parks.
The density of museums is exceptional: from the "Old masters" with Rembrandts Saskia to the Technology, Huguenot, Comic and Ecomuseum. Kassel is located on the German Fairy Tale Route; Sababurg and Trendelburg are reminiscent of Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. The Grimm World translates the life and work of the Brothers Grimm into the present day.
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Stroll, store and enjoy
At the Shopping spree around the Kassel Königsstrasse you will find everything your heart desires - from cool sneakers and the latest bestseller to hip smartphones. Kassel's special sights also include the Stairway - Germany's oldest pedestrian zonewith its stores and cafés invites you to take a relaxed stroll.
promenades such as those in Bad Wilhelmshöhe and the surrounding Half-timbered towns like the Sleeping Beauty town Hofgeismarthe city of three rivers Hannoversch Münden and the Huguenot City Bad Karlshafen also invite you to store in a tranquil atmosphere. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the Kassel market hall a popular meeting place for regional products and delicacies.
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