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Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Bird's eye view of the Hercules building and cascades

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Family of four sitting on a bench in the Bergpark; in the background the main axis of the Bergpark extends to Hercules

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

View over an expanse of water and the large cascades to a structure crowned by a pyramid and a statue of Hercules.

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

View of the greenhouse over a decorative flower bed

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Bird's eye view of the Hercules building and cascades

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Family of four sitting on a bench in the Bergpark; in the background the main axis of the Bergpark extends to Hercules

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

View over an expanse of water and the large cascades to a structure crowned by a pyramid and a statue of Hercules.

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

View of the greenhouse over a decorative flower bed

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Bird's eye view of the Hercules building and cascades

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Family of four sitting on a bench in the Bergpark; in the background the main axis of the Bergpark extends to Hercules

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

View over an expanse of water and the large cascades to a structure crowned by a pyramid and a statue of Hercules.

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

View of the greenhouse over a decorative flower bed

Green World Heritage high above Kassel

Over 800 years of history on around 240 hectares: The globally unique Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe shows how garden art developed in Europe - and how rulers used it to showcase their power. Nowhere else was a park of this size built on a steep slope. The water staging on the mountain is also remarkable: In a tremendous spectacle, it cascades from the Hercules Monument over artificial rock formations. Cascades and a Aqueduct Since 2013, the park with the historical water features has been counted among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The traces of the long park history from the small monastery to the monumental Baroquegarden  From the French baroque garden to the English landscape garden, many elements are visible in various places. Numerous parts of the park are still original. The variety of trees and plants is also unique, including some that are over 200 years old.

Visitor Information

The Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is freely accessible to visitors throughout the year.

What else you should know...

Safety notice

Arrival

Park rules for download

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Contact

Visitor service
+49 (0)561 316 80-123
service@heritage-kassel.de

Hessen Kassel Heritage
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Schlosspark 1
34131 Kassel
+49 (0)561 316 80-0
info@heritage-kassel.de

Accessibility

  • Service Dogs welcome
  • Dedicated parking bays for people with reduced mobility
  • Limited wheelchair accessibility only (assistance required)

Water gamesThe visitor magnet in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Broad waterfall that cascades over many basalt columns, embedded in the green Bergpark

UNESCO World HeritageThe World Heritage Site

Bird's eye view of the Hercules building and cascades

Parkdorf Mulang

A small, red-roofed gazebo with white walls and red pillars stands on a grassy area, surrounded by trees and intersecting pathways.

Water gamesThe visitor magnet in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Broad waterfall that cascades over many basalt columns, embedded in the green Bergpark

UNESCO World HeritageThe World Heritage Site

Bird's eye view of the Hercules building and cascades

Parkdorf Mulang

A small, red-roofed gazebo with white walls and red pillars stands on a grassy area, surrounded by trees and intersecting pathways.

Water gamesThe visitor magnet in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Broad waterfall that cascades over many basalt columns, embedded in the green Bergpark

UNESCO World HeritageThe World Heritage Site

Bird's eye view of the Hercules building and cascades

Parkdorf Mulang

A small, red-roofed gazebo with white walls and red pillars stands on a grassy area, surrounded by trees and intersecting pathways.

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Gastronomy

Café Jérôme

at Wilhelmshöhe Palace

Gloria in the Old Guard

Near Wilhelmshöhe Castle

Cascade economy Grischäfer

in the Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Park

Hercules Terraces

I am Hercules.

Café Jérôme

at Wilhelmshöhe Palace

Gloria in the Old Guard

Near Wilhelmshöhe Castle

Cascade economy Grischäfer

in the Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Park

Hercules Terraces

I am Hercules.

Café Jérôme

at Wilhelmshöhe Palace

Gloria in the Old Guard

Near Wilhelmshöhe Castle

Cascade economy Grischäfer

in the Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Park

Hercules Terraces

I am Hercules.

Service

Visitor service

Visitor service

Offers for Groups

Offers for Groups

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Visitor Centres

Visitor Centres

Visitor service

Visitor service

Offers for Groups

Offers for Groups

Calendar

Calendar


Visitor Centres

Visitor Centres

Visitor service

Visitor service

Offers for Groups

Offers for Groups

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Löwenburg Castle

Löwenburg Castle

Wilhelmshöhe Palace

Wilhelmshöhe Palace

Ball House

Ball House

Greenhouse

Greenhouse

Hercules

Hercules

Löwenburg Castle

Löwenburg Castle

Wilhelmshöhe Palace

Wilhelmshöhe Palace

Ball House

Ball House

Greenhouse

Greenhouse

Hercules

Hercules

Löwenburg Castle

Löwenburg Castle

Wilhelmshöhe Palace

Wilhelmshöhe Palace

Ball House

Ball House

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100 Masterpieces

100 Masterpieces

Mountain Park Mysteries

As an app or with a book

Bergpark App

The app of the city of Kassel
100 Masterpieces

100 Masterpieces

Mountain Park Mysteries

As an app or with a book

Bergpark App

The app of the city of Kassel
100 Masterpieces

100 Masterpieces

Mountain Park Mysteries

As an app or with a book

Bergpark App

The app of the city of Kassel

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