Kassel is a city in central Germany, located in the state of Hesse. It lies north of Frankfurt and south of Hanover, positioned along the Fulda River.
Location Map of Kassel, Germany
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Where is Kassel Located?
Kassel is a city in central Germany, located in the state of Hesse. It lies north of Frankfurt and south of Hanover, positioned along the Fulda River.
The city covers an area of 106.78 sq km (41.23 sq mi) and has a population of about 200,000 as of the 2022 census.
Kassel is known for its art exhibitions and parks, with key attractions including Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Wilhelmshöhe Palace, Hercules Monument, Karlsaue Park, Grimmwelt Kassel, and Museum Fridericianum.
Kassel, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Kassel |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Hesse |
| Region | Northern Hesse (Central Germany) |
| Established | First mentioned in 913 |
| Population | Approx. 200,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 106.80 sq km (41.24 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,870 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.3127° N, 9.4797° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 34117–34134 |
| Area Code | +49 561 |
| Major Waterways | Fulda River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station; tram network |
| Famous For | Brothers Grimm, documenta art exhibition, and Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe (UNESCO site) |
| Top Attractions | Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Hercules Monument, Grimmwelt Museum, Karlsaue Park |
| Official Website | https://www.Kassel.de |
Distance from Kassel to Major Cities in Germany
- Kassel to Göttingen – 50 km (31 miles)
- Kassel to Hanover – 165 km (103 miles)
- Kassel to Erfurt – 140 km (87 miles)
- Kassel to Leipzig – 260 km (162 miles)
- Kassel to Magdeburg – 200 km (124 miles)
- Kassel to Berlin – 380 km (236 miles)
- Kassel to Dortmund – 150 km (93 miles)
- Kassel to Essen – 180 km (112 miles)
- Kassel to Düsseldorf – 210 km (130 miles)
- Kassel to Cologne – 230 km (143 miles)
- Kassel to Frankfurt – 200 km (124 miles)
- Kassel to Stuttgart – 330 km (205 miles)
- Kassel to Nuremberg – 300 km (186 miles)
- Kassel to Munich – 500 km (311 miles)
- Kassel to Bremen – 200 km (124 miles)
- Kassel to Hamburg – 250 km (155 miles)
- Kassel to Bielefeld – 140 km (87 miles)
- Kassel to Münster – 180 km (112 miles)
- Kassel to Dresden – 320 km (199 miles)
- Kassel to Bonn – 240 km (149 miles)
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