Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel

Name: Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe
Address: Schlosspark Wilhelmshoehe 3, Kassel, 34131, Germany
Telephone: +49 561 316800

#8 among attractions in Kassel

Baroque architecture, Palace, Forts and castles, Art museum

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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. ()

Local name: Schloss Wilhelmshöhe Completed: 1798 (226 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 51°18'54"N, 9°24'59"E

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Schlosspark Wilhelmshoehe 3Kassel West (Bad Wilhelmshöhe)Kassel 34131 Germany

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+49 561 316800

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Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Complex devoted to ancient Greek demigod
Hercules monument, Kassel
26 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.
~1390 ftW
Palatial, fine art and antiquities museum
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel
7 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...
0.5 miE
Amusement, Water park, Swimming
Kurhessen Therme, Kassel
12 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.
1.4 miNW
Hill
Elfbuchen, Kassel
37 min walk • The Elfbuchen is a hill in Hesse, Germany.
~30 ftW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel
1 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.
~1980 ftSW
Forts and castles
Löwenburg, Kassel
10 min walk • The Löwenburg is a pleasure palace built from 1793 in Kassel's Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe.
~750 ftNW
Museum
Großes Gewächshaus, Kassel
4 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe?

Nearby attractions include Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel (1 min walk), Großes Gewächshaus, Kassel (4 min walk), Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel (7 min walk), Löwenburg, Kassel (10 min walk).

How to get to Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe:

Tram

Wilhelmshöhe • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Brabanter Straße • Lines: 4 (12 min walk)

Bus

Hessischer Rundfunk • Lines: 23 (18 min walk)
Freibad Wilhelmshöhe • Lines: 11, 23, 51, 52, 53, 55 (18 min walk)

Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel

Facts and practical information

Kassel plan & book

Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hercules monument, Kassel

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel

Kurhessen Therme, Kassel

Elfbuchen, Kassel

Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel

Löwenburg, Kassel

Großes Gewächshaus, Kassel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe?

How to get to Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe by public transport?