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A treasure of European significance
Schloss Wilhelmsthal castle near Calden is a gem of European palace architecture.
William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse (1682 – 1760) commissioned the construction of the three-winged complex, which took from 1747 to 1761. From the outside, the castle, which was designed by the architect François de Cuvilliés, looks like it was built in the late Baroque period. The interior, however, is a prime example of the rococo style.
The historic room sequence is almost fully preserved. It shows how the landgrave and his successors used this "maison de plaisance".
The apartments, salons and side rooms are furnished with magnificent fabrics and valuable rocaille ornaments. The series of portraits called the "gallery of beauties", the porcelain collection and particularly the exceptionally valuable furniture are some of its other highlights.
Please note: There are currently possible restrictions on the tour due to repair work on the historic shutters.
Opening Hours
Tag | Uhrzeit |
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1 April to 31 October | |
Tuesdays to Sundays | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Public holidays | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
1 November to 31 March | |
Fridays to Sundays | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Public holidays | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
24, 25, and 31 December | Closed |
1 January | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
The castle is open to visitors only within the scope of one of the guided tours that are offered every hour on the hour.
Admission prices
Kategorie | Preis |
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Adults | €8 |
Concessions | €5 |
Under 18 | Free |
Annual pass | €60 |
Address
Contact
Hessen Kassel Heritage
Schloss Wilhelmsthal
34379 Calden
Germany
+49 (0)561 316 80 285
info@heritage-kassel.de
Visitor service
+49 (0)561 316 80 123
service@heritage-kassel.de
Accessibility
- Service Dogs welcome
- Not fully accessible