Bellevue Palace, Kassel

Name: Bellevue Palace
Address: Schöne Aussicht 2, Kassel, 34117, Germany

#6 among attractions in Kassel

Museum, Palace

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Bellevue Palace in Kassel was built in 1714 for Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel. Originally the building served as an Observatory. It became a residence, and then part of Bellevue Castle, which was later destroyed. Until its closure for structural reasons in 2009, the building housed a museum devoted to the Grimm Brothers, which has now moved to the Grimmwelt Kassel. ()

Local name: Palais Bellevue Opened: 1714 (311 years ago)Coordinates: 51°18'36"N, 9°29'38"E

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Schöne Aussicht 2Kassel Ost (Mitte)Kassel 34117 Germany

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Bellevue Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ottoneum, Auestadion, Orangerie, Karlsaue.

~1690 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Ottoneum, Kassel
9 min walk • The Ottoneum in Kassel, Germany, is a cultural gem that beckons history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Housed in what is considered to be the first theater building of the Baroque period in Germany, the Ottoneum is now a museum that boasts an extensive range of...
0.9 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Football
Auestadion, Kassel
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kassel, Germany, the Auestadion is a vibrant hub for sports enthusiasts and event-goers alike. This multi-purpose stadium, with its robust structure and inviting atmosphere, has become a prominent landmark for the city's residents and tourists.
~1750 ftE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Forts and castles
Orangerie, Kassel
9 min walk • The Orangerie is an Orangery in Kassel, Hesse, Germany. It was built under Landgrave Charles between 1703 and 1711. Since then, it forms the northern corner of the Karlsaue park. Today it is used as an astronomy and physical cabinet.
0.5 miS
18th-century park with lakes and canals
Karlsaue, Kassel
13 min walk • The Karlsaue Park is a public and inner-city park of 1.50 km2 in Kassel. It was redesigned as a landscape garden in 1785 and consists of a mixture of visible Baroque garden elements and arranged “natural areas”.
0.6 miS
51°18'4"N • 9°29'58"E
Auebad Kassel, Kassel
17 min walk • Amusement, Water park, Swimming
~260 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
New Gallery, Kassel
2 min walk • The Neue Galerie is an art museum in Kassel in the state of Hesse, in Germany. The building was constructed between 1871 and 1877 as a museum for works of the Old Masters.
~1610 ftNE
Museum with temporary art exhibitions
Fridericianum, Kassel
8 min walk • The Fridericianum is a museum in Kassel, Germany. Built in 1779, it is one of the oldest public museums in Europe. Since 1955 the quinquennial art festival documenta is centred on the site. The exhibition building itself was fully renovated by 1982.
~1500 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Event space
documenta-Halle, Kassel
8 min walk • documenta is an exhibition of contemporary art which takes place every five years in Kassel, Germany. It was founded by artist, teacher and curator Arnold Bode in 1955 as part of the Bundesgartenschau which took place in Kassel at that time.
0.6 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Martin's Church, Kassel
16 min walk • St Martin's Church is a Protestant parish church in Kassel, Hesse, Germany. It is also the preaching-church of the bishop of the Evangelical Church of Hesse Electorate-Waldeck. It is in the Gothic style and was begun in 1364 and completed in 1462, dedicated to St. Martin of Tours.
0.8 miNE
Synagogue
Kassel Synagogue, Kassel
20 min walk • The Kassel Synagogue is the description given to a succession of prayer houses of the Jewish community in Kassel, Hesse.
~960 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Hessisches Landesmuseum, Kassel
5 min walk • The Hessian State Museum is an art museum located in Kassel, Germany. It is currently closed for renovations. The collection ranges from the Paleolithic Age to the present. The museum is also home to the German Wallpaper Museum. It is part of the Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bellevue Palace?

Nearby attractions include New Gallery, Kassel (2 min walk), Karlskirche, Kassel (4 min walk), Ich, Kassel (5 min walk), Hessisches Landesmuseum, Kassel (5 min walk).

How to get to Bellevue Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bellevue Palace:

Tram

Rathaus • Lines: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, Rt1, Rt4 (5 min walk)
Rathaus/Fünffensterstraße • Lines: 4, 8, Rt1, Rt4, Rt5 (6 min walk)

Bus

Rathaus/Fünffensterstraße • Lines: 25, 500 (6 min walk)
Staatstheater • Lines: 16 (10 min walk)

Train

Kassel Hauptbahnhof (16 min walk)