Sightseeing in Kassel - what to see. Complete travel guide
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In addition to truly rich choice of German food restaurants in Kassel feature different cuisines of the world. Fans of exotic food and fans of traditional dishes, budget travelers and …
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Kassel is the 40th most populous city in Germany. According to the official data, the population of Kassel is approximately two hundred thousand people. Someone living in a big city would …
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Museum Fridericianum is the main exhibition center of the city. Here often take place various exhibitions and other cultural events. You can also visit the museum dedicated to Grimm brothers. It will provide you with interesting information about the life and work of famous authors of fairytales. Museums of Artistic Crafts and Sculpture will demonstrate you a collection of works made of glass and china. The museum also exhibits a rich collection of sculptures and silver tableware.
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Kassel is a city with rich history and cultural traditions. A walk through the streets of the city can become an exciting adventure, because you will see interesting sights almost at every …
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If you ask about landmarks to see in Kassel, then anyone – a local or a tourist who has ever visited this German city at least once – will give the same answer: Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Kassel and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Kassel
♥ Shopping area ' Königsstraße' Kassel, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Königsstraße' Kassel, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Kassel
♥ Castle 'Burg Ludwigstein' , 28.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Arolsen' , 34 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Plesse Castle' , 44.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gleichen' , 45.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Hessenstein' , 48.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Ludwigstein' , 28.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Arolsen' , 34 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Plesse Castle' , 44.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gleichen' , 45.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Hessenstein' , 48.1 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Kassel
♥ National Park 'Kellerwald-Edersee' , 41.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hainich' , 70.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Harz' , 87.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kellerwald-Edersee' , 41.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hainich' , 70.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Harz' , 87.5 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Kassel and around
♥ Art museum 'Schloss Wilhelmshöhe' Kassel, 5.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Schloss Wilhelmshöhe' Kassel, 5.8 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Kassel from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Rhein in Flammen
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Distance from Kassel center - 54.2 km.
The Bengal Lights’ Night is a very symbolic event which is accompanied by a flotilla of the decorated and illuminated riverboats. It usually starts in Linz and goes to the town of Bonn. Everyone can reserve a place on one of the boats and enjoy a romantic cruise. Each ship offers its guests a unique entertainment program. Traditionally, the festival begins in early May and ends only in September and gradually turns into a series of no less interesting and unique traditional wine festivals. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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27.07.2024
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