Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Kassel, Germany
A large hillside park with a giant statue of Hercules at the top and a long series of cascades running down toward the palace. Wear comfortable shoes for the climb, and check the days when the water features run.
The Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel covers 2.4 square kilometres and is regarded as the largest hillside park in Europe. Construction began in 1696 under Landgrave Charles and was extended over some 150 years; a Romantic landscape park was added after 1785. Its landmark is the 71-metre-high Hercules monument at an altitude of 515 metres. The cascades lead down from the octagon below it; there is a height difference of around 240 metres between Hercules and the palace. Wilhelmshöhe Palace stands at about 282 metres and houses a picture gallery and a collection of antiquities; the artificial ruin of the Löwenburg was built in 1793–1800. The park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.
The water features run in the summer months only on certain days; refer to the operator's current schedule for dates. They last about 75 minutes. For Hercules, the cascades and the palace, allow half a day to a full day and wear sturdy shoes for the climb.
- Nearest town
- Kassel, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 51.3178, 9.3963
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Campingplatz BühlCampsite4 km from Bergpark WilhelmshöheTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Wohnmobilstellplatz KasselMotorhome stopover7 km from Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Campingplatz KasselCampsite7 km from Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe · 129 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Bernhardt Vocke SportzentrumMotorhome stopover14 km from Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe · 8 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Reiterparadies-CampingplatzCampsite19 km from Bergpark WilhelmshöheTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Reisemobilhafen TwisteseeMotorhome stopover24 km from Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe · 100 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe?
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is in Kassel, Germany, at GPS 51.3178, 9.3963. It is about 47 km from Heringhausen.
Can you camp near Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campingplatz Bühl, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 53 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe?
Places worth a stop nearby: Edersee Dam (28 km), Externsteine (70 km), Wartburg Castle (75 km) and Hermannsdenkmal (77 km).
When is the best time to visit Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)