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People in 18th-century attire in a garden; a man and woman stand together, another woman reads, and a third holds a parasol.

Wilhelmsthal Castle and Park • 13.6.2026 • 11am to 17pm hours

Experience a Rococo picnic in the rural idyll of Wilhelmsthal Palace. Look forward to an information board, music, and games as well as an exciting depiction from the Rococo era. A costumed society guides you through the day, bringing the epoch to life.

  • Play area for families and children

  • Dance and courtly games, like chess, checkers, or Blindman's Bluff

  • Tours and music around the Rococo era

  • Exercise demonstrations, fan language demonstrations, clothing structure in Rococo

  • Fencing workshop

  • Carriage rides

  • Tours and behind-the-scenes insights of the castle and park

  • Grand finale show with Gut Dankerode

Pack your picnic basket and travel back to the 18th century with us.

Entrance fees

Adults: 8 euros
Children under 18 years accompanied by a ticket holder: free
Costumed guests: free

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

Hessen Kassel Heritage
Wilhelmsthal Palace
34379 Calden
+49 (0)561 316 80 285
info@heritage-kassel.de

Accessibility

  • Service Dogs welcome
  • Not fully accessible
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