Kassel owes the Karlsaue Park to its Landgrave Carl. Over 300 years ago, he had the Baroque garden created simultaneously with the Hercules monument and the cascades in the Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Park. Landgrave Wilhelm the Ninth later redesigned the Karlsaue into an English landscape garden.

Few cities can boast such an outstanding work of garden art in close proximity to the city center. A true local recreation area spanning over 150 hectares - at ground level and right next to the Fulda river. While strolling, the uniformity of the park stands out: wide water channels and avenues are aligned towards the. Orangery Palace It was used by Carl as a summer residence. Today it houses Hessen's largest planetarium. This is also where the planet trail begins.

The magnificent flower island Siebenbergen and the elaborately designed Rose Slope are worth a visit. Look forward to relaxation after a stroll through the city!