60 days in Kassel Itinerary

Despite suffering total devastation from bombing raids and house-to-house combat during the Second World War, Kassel today has been revitalized as a city of high education, high culture, and the arts.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Historische Altstadt and LWL-Open-Air Museum Detmold (LWL Freilichtmuseum Detmold). Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Würzburg Residence and Schloss Wilhelmshohe. Explore Kassel's surroundings by going to Muenster (LWL-Museum fur Naturkunde Westfalisches Landesmuseum mit Planetarium, Friedenssaal - Peace Hall, &more), Schloss Rheda (in Rheda-Wiedenbruck) and Wurzburg (Stift Haug, Roentgen Memorial Site Wuerzburg, &more). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Lowenburg Castle, see the interesting displays at Automuseum Melle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nordturm der Marktkirche, and explore the galleries of Schillers Wohnhaus.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Kassel online travel route planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, Erfurt Airport and Hannover Airport. In June, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C.