Kassel Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Germany
Duration1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

At the shores of the Fulda river, Kassel is the largest city in the northern part of the Hesse federal state. This city was severely bombed during World War II, having been 90% destroyed. During its post-war reconstruction, its cityscape became a mix of renovated old buildings and 1950’s architecture.

Kassel is also famous in connection with the Brothers Grimm, the popular collectors of fairy tales, great researchers, and famous German writers who lived in the city during the 19th century.

Explore the various outdoor works in the city center and experience all the history deeply rooted in Kassel, and learn the difference between some of the Brother Grimm’s originals and the way they are portrayed today.

What's included

  • Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
  • Private guided Tour
  • Local Guide who will be with your group only
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

What to expect

  1. 10m
    One of three "I-Monuments", created by the artist Hans Traxler in the style called Komische Kunst, or "comic art", meant as a critique to the pedestals of illustrious people in history, but instead of a statue it sits empty. The topic of this is “Every person is unique”, where every person fotographed on it becomes a monument themselves.
  2. 15m
    One of the largest city squares in Germany, constructed in the 18th century and named after Landgrave Friedrich II of Hesse-Kassel. Here you'll learn about the city's foundation, the Landgraviate of Hesse, the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Austro-Prussian War and the city during World War II.
  3. Pass by
    You will learn about the old fortifications of Kassel, that was demolished in the 18th century. It is one of two surviving towers of the city walls. You will discover all about Rosicrucianism and about the Brothers Grimm.
  4. 10m
    You will learn how Kassel became a centre of Calvinist Protestantism in Germany.
  5. Martinskirche
    10m
    Discover the history of the prostestant revolution, the Thirty Years' War and the still standing peaceful religious division within Germany.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Hessian State Museum at Brüder-Grimm-Platz, Brüder-Grimm-Platz 5, 34117 Kassel, Germany

End point

In front of the Hessian State Museum at Brüder-Grimm-Platz, Brüder-Grimm-Platz 5, 34117 Kassel, Germany

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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