Bad Wilhelmshoehe Travel Guide

Kassel

Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe which includes flowers, heritage architecture and a park
Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe showing a lake or waterhole
Bergpark Wilhelmshoehe which includes flowers, heritage architecture and a garden
Bad Wilhelmshoehe
Bad Wilhelmshoehe

At the heart of this district stands a glorious mountain park, capped by a monument to a Greek demigod, with views of water stairs and palaces.

Bad Wilhelmshöhe is one of Kassel’s most scenic districts, with great swaths of parkland dotted with historic structures. Streams, lakes and the Steinhöfer Waterfall add to the varied terrain, while the palaces provide a window into the region’s glamorous past. Consider visiting Bad Wilhelmshöhe over a couple of days so you can fully explore its sites, including the natural and architectural attractions in the vast Wilhelmshöhe Park.

The park takes up the western half of the district as it moves away from the city centre of Kassel. Climb up twisting paths to the hilly peaks of the park for excellent views of the pastoral surroundings. Consider the extensive history of the land, which was made into a baroque park in the late 17th century.

Among the park’s highlights is the 18th-century Löwenburg Castle that remains open to visitors. Join a tour of the armoury and chapel, taking time to note the mock medieval design. Make your way to the nearby neoclassical behemoth of Schloss Wilhelmshöhe that was used as a summer residence by Emperor Wilhelm II. Today, it contains the art exhibits of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister gallery.

Crowning the grassy mountain of the park is the Hercules monument. Climb the many steps to reach the octagonal structure. Look up to see a pyramid with the sculpture of the Greek demigod. Admire the artificial set of cascades made up of water running down steps from the monument.

The district runs west from the centre of Kassel in the middle of Germany. Travel by bus to the Kassel Wilhelmshöhe station or ride a tram to one of the many stops scattered across the area. Visit some of the landmarks just outside of the district, such as the Dönche Nature Reserve, the Goetheanlage park and the Kongress Palais Kassel.

Water stairs, a mock medieval castle and a neogothic palace are among the extraordinary features of the mountain park in Bad Wilhelmshöhe.


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Top hotels in Bad Wilhelmshoehe

Schlosshotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe

Schlosshotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe

4.5 out of 5
Schlosspark 8, Kassel, HE
The price is Rp2.617.370 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.617.370
Rp2.931.454 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kassel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Schloss Wilhelmshoehe and Weissensteinflügel ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (531 reviews)
"Right in the park. Great location and clean"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Schlosshotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe
Mountainpark Kassel

Mountainpark Kassel

Im Druseltal 93, Kassel
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.200.786 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.200.786
Rp1.344.880 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kassel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (404 reviews)
"Good place for visiting Kassel water show."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Mountainpark Kassel
pentahotel Kassel

pentahotel Kassel

Bertha-von-Suttner Strasse 15, Kassel, HE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.513.089 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.513.089
Rp1.694.686 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Kassel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Hessencourrier and Neue Galerie are ...
7.6/10 Good! (672 reviews)
"Location and buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

pentahotel Kassel
Hotel Schweizer Hof Kassel

Hotel Schweizer Hof Kassel

Wilhelmshöher Allee 288, Kassel, HE
Stay at this spa hotel in Kassel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hessencourrier and Weissensteinflügel are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (228 reviews)
"Very nice hotel close to the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, great breakfast, nice sauna and very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024

Hotel Schweizer Hof Kassel
Best Western Hotel Kurfürst Wilhelm I

Best Western Hotel Kurfürst Wilhelm I

Wilhelmshöher Allee 257, Kassel
The price is Rp1.856.178 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.856.178
Rp2.078.985 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kassel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (111 reviews)
Noise
"Construction work started at 8am during my stay very loud hammering I reported it to receptionist but was told this is allowed in germany Not really the answer i was looking for I have stayed here many times and this was not acceptable"

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Best Western Hotel Kurfürst Wilhelm I
Hotel am Herkules - garni

Hotel am Herkules - garni

Hüttenbergstraße 14, Kassel
Stay at this hotel in Kassel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (231 reviews)
"Schoen"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Hotel am Herkules - garni
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Other neighbourhoods around Bad Wilhelmshoehe

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Brasselsberg

While Brasselsberg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wilhelmshoehe Park and Schloss Wilhelmshoehe.

Brasselsberg
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Kirchditmold

While you're in Kirchditmold, take in top sights like Wilhelmshoehe Park and jump on the metro at Kassel-Kirchditmold S-Bahn to see more of the city.

Kirchditmold
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Harleshausen

While you're in Harleshausen, take in top sights like Wilhelmshoehe Park and jump on the metro at Kassel Harleshausen S-Bahn to see more of the city.

Harleshausen
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Vorderer Westen

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Vorderer Westen. Visitors recommend a visit to Kassel Congress Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Wintershall Tram Stop.

Vorderer Westen

Wehlheiden

Visitors to Wehlheiden like its museums and monuments, and Neue Galerie is a sight worth a stop.

Wehlheiden
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Oberzwehren

Oberzwehren might not have many top sights, but Messe Kassel Exhibition Centre and Kassel Congress Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Oberzwehren

Bad Wilhelmshoehe Travel Guide