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title: "(Herkules Bauwerk) Hercules Monument"
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description: "Landmark with a Panoramic ViewThe Hercules statue in Kassel is one of Germany’s most impressive landmarks and delights Kassel residents and visitors from around the world alike. Towering high above the city, the monumental statue stands in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and offers a spectacular view of Kassel and the surrounding low mountain range. Whether as a tourist destination or a favorite spot for Kassel residents: Hercules combines nature, history, and unique experiences—especially during the famous water shows."
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(Herkules Bauwerk) Hercules Monument
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The Hercules statue is the city’s landmark and stands proudly in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It combines nature, history, and unique experiences—especially during the famous water shows.

 Landmark with a Panoramic ViewThe Hercules statue in Kassel is one of Germany’s most impressive landmarks and delights Kassel residents and visitors from around the world alike. Towering high above the city, the monumental statue stands in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and offers a spectacular view of Kassel and the surrounding low mountain range. Whether as a tourist destination or a favorite spot for Kassel residents: Hercules combines nature, history, and unique experiences—especially during the .

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Openings

Vom 1. November bis 31. März
Der Herkules ist immer vom 1. April bis 31. Oktober geöffnet. Wetterbedingte Änderungen sind möglich. An Feiertagen zu den Saisonöffnungszeiten geöffnet.

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Price info

Erwachsene: 8 Euro
ermäßigt: 5 Euro
Jahreskarte: 60 Euro
freier Eintritt: Kinder und Jugendliche bis 18 Jahre, Schüler, Studierende der Universität Kassel, Nutzer der FamilienApp Hessen

Folgende Einrichtungen können Sie mit dem Tagesticket besuchen: Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, die Löwenburg (inklusive Führung, Reservierung erforderlich) und je nach Saison den Herkules (1. April bis 31. Oktober) oder das Gewächshaus (1. November bis 31. März). 

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Eligibility

- Target Group the Elderly
- for families
- for Children of the age of 3-6

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Further information can be found at the following link: https://www.kassel.de/herkules/

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Organization

Stadt Kassel

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    3.60 km
    
    
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    4.04 km
    
    
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    2.64 km
    
    
    - circular hiking trail

Contact

Schloßpark Wilhelmshöhe 22

34131 Kassel