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Löwenburg, Kassel

#25 among attractions in Kassel

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Löwenburg, Kassel

Facts and practical information

The Löwenburg is a pleasure palace built from 1793 in Kassel's Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe.

The castle, built as an artificial castle ruin, stands above Wilhelmshöhe Castle in the southern part of the Bergpark and thus south of the Wilhelmshöhe Castle-Herkules visual axis at about 350 m above sea level on the eastern edge of the High Habichtswald. The Löwenburg served its builder, Landgrave Wilhelm IX of Hesse-Kassel, as a private retreat and also became his burial place in 1821. In terms of art history, the complex is considered groundbreaking, as one of the first significant neo-Gothic buildings in Germany.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°18'43"N, 9°24'32"E
Address

Schloßpark 9Kassel West (Bad Wilhelmshöhe)Kassel 34131 Germany

Contact
+49 561 31680123
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Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesdayclosed
  3. Wednesdayclosed
  4. Thursdayclosed
  5. Friday10 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 4 pm
  7. Sunday10 am - 4 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Getting there by public transportation
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Löwenburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hercules monument, Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Kurhessen Therme, Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe.

  • hercules monument kassel0.7 miW
    Complex devoted to ancient Greek demigod

    Hercules monument, Kassel

    19 min walk • The Hercules Monument is a grandiose historical landmark towering above the city of Kassel, Germany. This monumental structure, located in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, is known for its commanding presence and intricate baroque architecture.

  • bergpark wilhelmshohe kassel~1160 ftN
    Palatial, fine art and antiquities museum

    Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel

    6 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Kassel, Germany, Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe stands as a stunning testament to baroque landscaping and design. This sprawling park, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a blend of...

  • kurhessen therme kassel0.8 miE
    Amusement, Water park, Swimming

    Kurhessen Therme, Kassel

    20 min walk • The Kurhessen-Therme is a thermal spa in Bad Wilhelmshöhe, a district of the Hessian city of Kassel. Designed in 1983 with an exotic Far Eastern atmosphere, the spa and recreational bath is owned by the Wicker Group.

  • museum schloss wilhelmshohe kassel~1980 ftNE
    Baroque architecture, Palace, Forts and castles

    Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel

    10 min walk • Schloss Wilhelmshöhe is a Neoclassical palace located in Bad Wilhelmshöhe, a part of Kassel, Germany. It was built for Landgrave Wilhelm IX of Hesse in the late 18th century. Emperor Wilhelm II made extensive use of it as a summer residence and personal retreat.

  • gemaldegalerie alte meister kassel~1960 ftNE
    Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum

    Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel

    10 min walk • The Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister is an art gallery housed in the Schloss Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel in Germany. It is based on the collection of William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel.

  • grosses gewachshaus kassel0.4 miNE
    Museum

    Großes Gewächshaus, Kassel

    11 min walk • The Great Greenhouse is located in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel and was built in 1822/23 by court architect Johann Conrad Bromeis under Elector Wilhelm II for the cultivation of precious exotic plants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Löwenburg open?

Löwenburg is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday closed
  • Wednesday closed
  • Thursday closed
  • Friday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Löwenburg?

Nearby attractions include Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel (6 min walk), Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel (10 min walk), Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel (10 min walk), Großes Gewächshaus, Kassel (11 min walk).

How to get to Löwenburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Löwenburg:

Tram
  • Waldorfschule • Lines: 4 (13 min walk)
  • Brabanter Straße • Lines: 4 (16 min walk)

Bus
  • Neue Drusel • Lines: 22, 23 (14 min walk)
  • Am Steinbruch • Lines: 22, 23 (16 min walk)

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