Kassel Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Hesse, Germany
About Kassel
Kassel traces its history to a first mention in 913 CE, but archaeological finds indicate human habitation at this site predating the 10th century. And the city would soon become a centre and later residence of the Landgraviate of Hesse. During theThirty Years WarKassels Landgraf Philippdeclared for the Protestants. This had an effect as later numerousHuguenotsemigrated fromFranceand brought with them their trade and skills. The impact of theHuguenotscan still be witnessed in the centre of Kassel where streets are named afterHuguenots. Kassel became a considerable industrial and scientific city as can still be seen in theOrangeriemuseum where loads of scientific kit from the enlightenment period is on show. Noticeably the first steam pot producing a fountain was constructed in Kassel byPap
Top Attractions in Kassel
Explore the best things to see and do in Kassel:
- ★7.000 Eichen
- ★Alter Bahnhof Video Walk
- ★Auebad Kassel
- ★Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
- ★Caricatura – Galerie für Komische Kunst
- ★Christuskirche
- ★Cineplex
- ★Cinestar
Where to Eat in Kassel
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Backstube
- 🍴Biergarten Rondell
- 🍴Boccaccio
- 🍴Bolero
- 🍴Brauhaus Zum Rammelsberg
- 🍴Café Lange
Where to Stay in Kassel
- 🏨Best Western Hotel Kurfürst Wilhelm I.
- 🏨Best Western Plus Hotel Kassel City
- 🏨Hotel Albatros
- 🏨Hotel Gude
- 🏨Hotel Neue Drusel
- 🏨Hotel Palmenbad
Kassel Travel Guide Sections
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