Cities & Towns - Wirtschaftsförderung Region Kassel

With Kassel Region is located in the heart of Germany and offers a unique Mixture of urban life and natural idyll. Characterized by more economical Dynamics and cultural wealthThe region combines vibrant cities with charming communities that are equally attractive to residents, businesses and visitors.

City of Kassel: The center of the region

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Kassel, the largest city in northern Hesse, has around 200,000 inhabitants and forms the economic and cultural center of the region. Situated along the Fulda, the former royal seat combines rich history with world-class sights such as the UNESCO Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Parkthe Hercules monument and Wilhelmshöhe Palace.

Kassel is internationally known for the documentaone of the leading exhibitions of contemporary art. At the same time, the city is an important Research, education and business location with a focus on mechanical engineering, renewable energies and logistics. University and research institutes drive innovation.

The district of Kassel: a fairytale place to discover

The district of Kassel surrounds the city of Kassel and covers an area of around 1300 km² between the four rivers Diemel, Weser, Fulda and Eder. It consists of 28 towns and municipalities that offer a diverse landscape and culture. Here you can experience the Enjoy nature, Discover historical and modern places and experience exciting leisure activities. The district of Kassel is linked to the city of Kassel via a well developed Public transport network via the regional streetcar, streetcar and bus services. This means that residents and visitors to the district can quickly and conveniently use the wide range of services offered by the city of Kassel and vice versa. The district is characterized by the three large forest areas of Kaufunger Wald, Reinhardswald and Habichtswald, which are ideal for long hikes and cycling tours.

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Fairytale district of Kassel

A good 200 years ago, in the fairytale forests of Kassel and countless other places in and around Kassel, the Brothers Grimm came up with the ideas for their stories, which are now among the most widely read, most translated and most illustrated books in world literature. Many places in the district are associated with the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, such as Sababurg, known as Sleeping Beauty's Castle, or Trendelburg Castle, which is associated with Rapunzel.

Grimm World Kassel

Attractive business location

The district of Kassel is an attractive business location that benefits from its proximity to the city of Kassel. The largest towns in the district are Baunatal, Vellmar and Hofgeismar, each of which has a population of over 15,000. Baunatal is best known for the Volkswagen plant, which is the second largest Volkswagen AG site in Germany and the fourth largest in the world. Vellmar is a popular residential area that borders directly on Kassel and has good transport links. Hofgeismar is a historic center with a picturesque half-timbered core and a lively city center.

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Overview of towns and municipalities in the district of Kassel

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