Kassel Holidays 2012

Kassel at a Glance

The regional capital of North Hesse, Kassel has a wealth of history that is waiting to be explored. As a Scientific and heavily industrial town, Kassel dates back to 900 AD and is bursting with culture that any visiter will get consumed in.

Ideal for...

• Families with young children looking for a budget holilday with lots of different activities.
• You want a cultural escape full of rich history to discover.
• Couples wanting a cheap getaway with scenic landscapes and places of interest.

Kassel Attractions

• The famous Disney writers, the Grimm Brothers, lived and grew up in Kassel, and so a lot of their creativity came from their surroundings, their house is now a museum and holds many memories and artefacts that can be visited today. This is ideal for every age, as an afternoon can be spent piecing together how fairy tales were thought of by looking at the original drawing board used for each story.
• Kassel was also the known for building trains, tanks and planes after the war so try and look out for any ruins or monuments that might represent that.
• Why not take a stroll around the largest mountainpark in Europe, Bergpark. Enjoy the views and the stunning Herkules statue which is the cities representing figure, as it demands the attention of the park. If you wanted to make an afternoon of it then wander around the Schloss and spot the Rembrandts and Rubens paintings that are homed in the park. The summer months are particularly stunning in the park, as the water features are in full flow.
• If it’s exhilarating bike rides and refreshing walks in the forest you were after, then just minutes of out the city centre your greeted with green pastures. Spot the wildlife whilst looking around war ruins and old deserted churches or kick back and relax by the ponds.
• Quant markets that sell local produce are also found on the outskirts of town, you can find everything from memorabilia to fresh produce, depending on the market.
• Konigsplatz is the city centre, and it features many delicious eatery’s, it’s hard to miss the bakery’s as they are located on every street corner, meaning that the waft of fresh bread is hard to miss.
• A particularly popular pub is the Creperie, in Friedrich-Elbert-Strasse, with a younger demographic, it regularly has live bands and always an excitable vibe. Hauptbahnhof which is the city centre holds many bars and pubs that serve local beers and ciders, so enjoy an ice cold beverage whilst watching the world go bar.
• Accommodation in Kassel is easy, with its own youth hostel and also hotels in the nearby vicinity easily accessible by train, you had a wide variety of choice! A quick car journey can lead you to some fabulous restaurants in town, or stay and enjoy the hotel at your own pace.

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