Experience Kassel with your children
Kassel has a lot to offer families with children of all ages thanks to its diverse cultural institutions, many green spaces and numerous sights. Whether you are looking for exciting activities for a short trip to the documenta city or want to take your kids on a special excursion at the weekend - Kassel has something for everyone. Here you will find lots of ideas for discovering Kassel with children.
The most important facts in brief
- Top activities with small children: Natural History Museum
- Top activities with children of primary school age: Children's farm, Fuldaaue adventure playground
- Top activities with older children: Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Park, Climbing forest, HÖR.Spiel Museum
- Indoor activities (for rainy days): Young State Theater, Planetarium, Grimm World
What can you do in Kassel with children?
1st Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe: Hercules, trick fountains and Löwenburg castle
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel is a popular excursion destination for families with older children. Situated on a steep slope, the park impresses with its extensive green spaces and exciting buildings. The water features are particularly popular: Several times a week during the summer months, water cascades down from the foot of the Hercules monument to the castle pond. A real spectacle for young and old.
Tip: Discover with children the Lion's castle in the park, which is reminiscent of a real medieval knight's castle ruin, and in winter the large greenhouse with exotic plants.
- For families with older children
- Free entry to the park all year round
- Water features from the end of May to October
- Directions: Parking spaces are limited. It is best to travel by public transport. The park can only be reached on foot and is located on a steep slope. Wear sturdy shoes.
- Events: Exciting events are also regularly held in the Bergpark, such as the illuminated water games or treasure hunts especially for children.
Further information: https://www.heritage-kassel.de/standorte/bergpark-wilhelmshoehe
2nd Grimmwelt
The GRIMMWELT Kassel is a museum that delights young and old alike. The focus is not only on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, but also on Linguistic and cultural aspects. But don't worry: in the interactive and multimedia museum there is something for every age group to discover - from the original hand-copied „Children's and Household Tales“, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the virtual fairytale forest, where fantasy creatures are brought to life.
Tip: Take advantage of the visit to enjoy the view of the city from the Roof terrace to enjoy.
- For children from primary school age
- Time: 2-3 hours.
- Address: Weinbergstraße 21, 34117 Kassel (located in a garden monument zone, arrival by public transportation is recommended)
- Opening hours: Tue-Sun
- Special features: Accessible viewing platform (free of charge), café and restaurants, in summer GRIMMS Garten opens in the vineyard park behind the museum
Further information: https://www.grimmwelt.de/de/
3. planetarium & Karlsaue planetary trail
Kassel has something very special to offer young astronomers: In the planetarium, which is located in the impressive orangery in the Karlsaue State Park, families with small children can look at An exciting journey through the galaxy go. State-of-the-art projection technology makes it possible to experience what is invisible to the naked eye in the cosmos.
Tip: Combine the entertaining show in the planetarium with a themed walk along the planet trail in the Karlsaue park. On the trail, the distances and sizes of the planets are shown on a scale of 1:495 million. The individual planets are marked by informative display boards.
- For children from primary school age
- Time: approx. 2-3 hours.
- Address: An der Karlsaue 20d, 34121 Kassel
- Opening hours: Sat-Sun
Further information: https://www.heritage-kassel.de/standorte/planetarium
4. excursions along the fairytale route
The fairytale route leads through forests and past idyllic villages and makes the hearts of fairytale fans beat faster. Because along the route, the characters and locations from the Brothers Grimm's tales come to life. Framed by an enchanting fairy tale, the beautiful destinations along the Fairy Tale Route are an unforgettable experience, even for the little ones.
For example, visit the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg near Hofgeismar or the Frau Holle Museum in Hessisch-Lichtenau.
5. Studio workshop in the Fridericanum
Every Saturday, the studio workshop of the Fridericanum, a museum for contemporary art in Kassel, offers the opportunity to be inspired by current exhibitions, get creative and create your own little works of art. The offer is aimed at children aged 5 and over and adults. Participation is free of charge.
- Address: Friedrichsplatz 18, 34117 Kassel
- Opening hours: from 11 a.m. (Saturday)
Further information: https://fridericianum.org/
6. technology museum Kassel
In the former halls of the historic Henschel Plant II in Kassel, families can visit an impressive exhibition with exciting objects from the past. 300 years of technology and industrial history in Kassel and North Hesse experience. The exhibits are varied: old locomotives, a real Transrapid, fire trucks and many other devices and machines invite you to discover and learn.
Tip: A special highlight is the Model railroad layout. The layout is open on Saturdays between 12 noon and 4 pm. Then young and old can marvel at the miniature world with its lovingly designed trains and buildings.
- For children from primary school age
- Time: 2-3 hours.
- Address: Wolfhager Stra. 109, 34127 Kassel
- Opening hours: Wed-Fri, Sat-Sun
- Free for children up to 14 years
Further information: https://www.tmkkassel.de/
7th cycle tour along the Fulda cycle path
The section of the Fulda long-distance cycle route that leads from the Fuldaaue Bergshausen via the Karlsaue through Kassel is also suitable for families. Plan your own individual route along the Fulda and past the Karlsaue. A route planning app for cycle tours can be very helpful. The route through Kassel is largely flat and can be made suitable for children with plenty of breaks and stops. For families with older children and more stamina, longer sections, e.g. sections between Kassel and Hann. Münden, can also be interesting.
Tip: Plan small stops at playgrounds, a mini golf course or an ice cream parlor to motivate the children.
Further information: https://www.fuldaradweg-r1.de/
8. Fuldaaue adventure and water playground
The spacious Fuldaaue adventure and water playground in Kassel combines Exercise and nature and offers plenty of space to discover, let off steam and try things out. Climbing elements, slides, swings, a carousel for children in wheelchairs, water games, a 30 m long ropeway, a large sandpit - every child will find the right play equipment here.
The natural design, plenty of seating and the location directly on the Fulda make the playground a great place to explore with children in Kassel.
- For children from approx. 3 years (under the supervision of an adult)
- Address: Fulda-Aue, 34123 Kassel
Further information: https://www.kassel.de/verzeichnisse/adressverzeichnis/spielplaetze/Spielplatz-Fuldaaue.php
9th Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum in the Ottoneum is a highlight for young and old explorers who are interested in dinosaurs, archaeology and natural history. Visitors can impressive dinosaur skeletons, fossils and many other exhibits from the animal and plant world marvel at. The exhibition takes you through the history of the earth - from ice age landscapes to today's natural landscape of northern Hesse.
Thanks to the excitingly designed stations and landscape presentations, you can spend a varied time with the whole family at the Kassel Natural History Museum.
- For children from approx. 3 years
- Time: 1-3 hours.
- Address: Steinweg 2, 34117 Kassel
- Opening hours: Tue-Sun
Further information: https://www.kassel.de/naturkundemuseum
10th HÖR.Spiel Museum
At the weekend the Palais Bellevue opens its doors to radio play enthusiasts and media fans. In the HÖR.Spiel Museum visitors young and old can spend creative hours. At four exciting stations Children and adults and also encourages you to join in: Set a silent movie to music or record your own radio play.
Guided tours are also offered in the museum. Fun is pre-programmed for this activity!
- For children from primary school age
- Time: approx. 1-2 hours.
- Address: Palais Bellevue, Schöne Aussicht 2, 34117 Kassel
- Opening hours: Sat-Sun
Further information: https://brueckner-kuehner.de/hoerspiel-museum/
11. climbing forest Kassel
For sporty families who want to enjoy A real adventure in the middle of the countryside the climbing forest is a good idea in the spring and summer months. The high ropes course is located on the highest elevation in Kassel and offers over 100 different climbing elements lots of variety and fun.
Children can complete 10 courses of varying difficulty levels via rope slides, suspension bridges and wobbly beams and put their skills to the test. 4 introductory courses serve as an introduction to the climbing system. And on 3 green courses, children aged 4 and over can climb with an adult.
- For children aged 4 and over (different access requirements per course)
- Time: approx. 2-3 hours.
- Address: Hohes Gras, Habichtswald, 34131 Kassel
- Opening hours: Closed during the winter months
Further information: https://kletterwald-kassel.de/
12th children's and youth farm Kassel
If you want to look after animals, garden and cook, do handicrafts and build things together with other children, the non-profit children's and youth farm in the Wesertor district just right. On over 4,500 m² of open space with orchards as well as sheep, rabbits, chickens and bees, children aged 6 and over can play, learn and get actively involved to their heart's content.
A visit to the farm promotes environmental awareness and the social integration of the children.
- For children between approx. 6 and 12 years
- Free of charge
- Address: Am Werr 8, 34125 Kassel
- Opening hours: Tue-Saturday (afternoons)
Further information: https://www.kinderbauernhof-kassel.de/
13th Auebad
The Auebad is a popular destination for families in Kassel all year round. The Indoor, family and outdoor pool offers a large leisure pool with children's paddling pool, bubble loungers and a 116 m long tire and turbo slide with timing system.
In the outdoor pool area, a combined swimmer and non-swimmer pool as well as a children's paddling pool, a beach volleyball court, the sunbathing lawn and the diving tower ensure lots of fun.
- For the whole family
- Address: Auedamm 21, 34121 Kassel
- Opening hours: Daily, 10-22 h
- Free for children up to 5 years
Further information: https://www.kassel-auebad.de/
14 FunExperience
For rainy days and Particularly action-packed experiences FunExperience, for example, is the perfect excursion destination. Attention: Here it will be Loud, exciting and colorful. Whether laser tag, neon golf or exciting team challenges with a variety of challenges that require skill and brains - the FunExperience offers fun for the whole family.
It is recommended that you book an appointment for the desired activity in advance.
- For families with older children
- Address: Schillerstrasse 50-52, 34117 Kassel
Further information: https://www.funxperience.de/kassel/
15th family plays, reading sessions and hands-on activities at JUST+
The Junge Staatstheater JUST+ in Kassel has an extensive family program. For children and young people there are Age-appropriate plays, dance performances and operas, which are brought to the stage in an exciting and entertaining way. There are also regular reading sessions for younger children.
Particularly popular are the theater festivals that take place in Kassel with each new season, where families are encouraged to join in and try things out.
- For children aged 3 and over (depending on the performance)
Further information: https://www.staatstheater-kassel.de/
Tip: Use the FamilienApp Hessen
With the FamilyApp Hesse you can enjoy discounts and benefits with participating partners. The partners include, for example, museums and other educational and leisure facilities in Kassel. The family app replaces the family card and can be downloaded from all popular app stores. The app is free and can be used by parents who have at least one child under the age of 18 living in their household and whose main place of residence is in Hesse.
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