Life in Kassel
Welcome to the heart of Germany. With "Kassel Welcome" we invite you to a little ramble through the documenta city and the Kassel adventure region They are characterized by a high quality of life and a strong economy. They uniquely combine big-city flair with rural idylls and breathtaking nature. Kassel has a population of a good 200,000 inhabitants and is the central hub for around one million people. The district extends from Bad Karlshafen in the north, Breuna in the west, and Baunatal in the south to Reinhardshagen in the east. This is an excellent place to live, work, and feel comfortable everywhere.
Kassel at a glance
- Location: Kassel is practically in the middle of Germany. By car, Kassel is about 170 km north of Frankfurt and 50 km south of Göttingen.
- Founding: The first written evidence dates back to the year 913.
- Area and Geography: The Kassel district covers an area of approximately 1300 km² between four rivers. The landscape is characterized by low mountain ranges, wooded uplands, and fertile river valleys.
- Districts and Municipalities The Kassel district consists of 28 cities and municipalities.
- Population: 2025, Kassel had 207,622 inhabitants and is the largest city in North Hesse and the third-largest city in the state of Hesse.
- Quality of life Kassel is in 2024 and 2025 happiest city in Germany been awarded.
- Area code Kassel's area code is 0561.
- Please The postal codes for Kassel start with 34.
- License plate abbreviation: Kansas.
- Company More than 30,000 The company are based in the Kassel district, primarily from the automotive, mechanical engineering, environmental, and energy sectors. Volkswagen AG is among the largest companies.
- Landmark The landmark of Kassel is the Hercules Monument in Wilhelmshöhe Palace Park.
Living and working in the Kassel region
Based on the Hessian equivalent WELCOMECENTER Hesse the regional counterpart "Kassel Welcome" offers the Central regional information point for (inter)national specialists and companieswho would like to find out more about the Kassel region and its many advantages. Below we have highlighted five areas that make the Kassel region stand out from other regions. Feel free to click through! If you have any questions, you can also contact us directly via our contact form to come.
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