--- title: "District \"Kassels Mitte\"" url: "https://visit.kassel.de/en/districts/district-mitte/All/offset%253A0/" description: "Discover the District Mitte in Kassel." language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Visit Kassel > Districts > District \"Mitte\"" --- Kassels Mitte: Urban and cultural. ================================== Art, Culinary, Shopping and More: Kassels Mitte ----------------------------------------------- In the city of Kassel, art, culture and urban life combine to create an unmistakable mix. Here you can find many important museums, admire fascinating documenta works of art and shop to your heart's content on Kassel's main shopping street, Oberer Königsstraße. In addition, there are plenty of cafés and restaurants waiting for you with regional specialities and international delicacies. The idyllic Karlsaue with the Orangery is just a few steps away. Ein Pärchen bewundert die sommerliche Bepflanzung vor dem Ottoneum auf dem Fridrichsplatz. Außenansicht der Grimmwelt Zwei Frauen schlendern durch die Obere Königsstraße in Kassel und genießen die Zeit beim shoppen. ### Many attractive options: shopping fun in Kassel! Whether trendy fashion trends, stylish accessories or regional products with a very special charm: even when shopping in Kassel is guaranteed not to get bored! Start with an extensive stroll through the city: On Kassel's main shopping mile, the Königsstraße, you will find many specialist shops with a huge selection of branded products. “Style up” is the way to Treppenstraße, Germany’s first pedestrian zone, and a trip to the Wilhelmsstraße district or Wolfsschlucht is also worthwhile. Ein Pärchen beim shoppen im Kramer Schupp Kassel. Ein junger Mann ist freudig beim shoppen in der Kasseler Innenstadt. Ein junges Pärchen stöbert durch das Angebot eines Conceptstores in Kassel. Eine junge Frau schlendert durch die Wolfsschlucht und blickt in ein Schaufenster. Pärchen flaniert gemütlich durch die Innenstadt von Kassel. Ein Pärchen sitzt fröhlich auf der roten Bank vor der Tourist Information in Kassel. Here art becomes an experience Would you like to finally get to know the “bad wolf” yourself, admire fascinating documenta art, explore the turbulent history of Kassel or experience the funeral and mourning culture of past centuries? In the center of Kassel you will find many attractive museums with collections and exhibitions on various topics. And the best part is: all are within walking distance in no time. This also applies to the world-famous documenta outdoor artworks that you can admire in the city – from the sky storm on the forecourt of the Kulturbahnhof to the obelisk on the Stairway. You don't see art in front of all the trees? Then be sure to look out for oaks in the cityscape, next to which a basalt stele stands – because this is also an important documenta work of art. . . Das Bild zeigt eine Außenansicht der Grimmwelt in Kassel. Die Außenansicht der Grimmwelt in Kassel Das Foto zeigt die Außenansicht des Museums für Sepulkalkultur in Kassel. Die Sonne steht tief über dem imposanten Bauwerk der Neuen Galerie in Kassel. Das Bild zeigt eine Innenansicht des Hugenottenhauses. ### Worth knowing about Kassels Mitte 16 works of art So many documenta outdoor artworks can be admired on a stroll through Kassel’s centre. 38.080 square metres This is the size of Friedrichsplatz in the city centre of Kassel. It is one of the largest undeveloped inner-city squares in Germany. 104 stairs The Treppenstraße, Germany's first pedestrian zone, consists of 104 steps and was built in 1953. ### Photo spot Center \| Frame construction at the documenta hall Right next to the documenta-Halle on Friedrichsplatz is the “Framework (Slide with Landscape)”, one of documenta’s most striking outdoor works. The walk-in sculpture opens up a great view of the Karlsaue and is therefore a perfect photo spot in the city of Kassel! Ein junger Mann steht gut gelaunt auf dem documenta Außenwerk "Landschaft im Dia". Derek Dinger hält sich an dem documenta Außenwerk "Rahmenbau" auf dem Friedrichsplatz fest und blickt lächelnd in die Kamera. ### Insiders and sights in Kassels Mitte