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How to get to the Water Games

FAQ

When do the water features take place?

The water features begin every year on May 1 and end on October 3. During this period, the water in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe runs weekly on Wednesdays, Sundays, and Hessian public holidays from 2:30 p.m. The visit of the water features is free of charge, except you want to join a guided tour.

How do the water features work?

For 300 years, the water has been led to the individual stations through a clever system of pipes, reservoirs, "underground water rooms" and water slides. The water images are created without the use of pumps alone, using physical laws.

Are the water features in all the places at the same time?

No, the water images are shown at each station for 10 minutes, after which there is enough time to walk to the next station.
 

When do the guided tours to the water features take place?

The tour of the water features begins at 2:00 p.m. and lasts 2 hours. It is recommended to book the public guided tours in advance. Click here to make your booking.

If you are coming to Kassel with a group, you are also welcome to book a private tour guide through us.
 

Is it possible to get to the water features by public transport?

From the city centre or Wilhelmshöhe station, take tram 4 to Druseltal (terminal stop). Change there for bus 22/23 to Hercules.

The tram runs every 15 minutes, the two buses every half hour.
 

Is it possible to get from the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe back to the city center/Wilhelmshöhe station?

By public transporation you can take the tram 1 from the terminus Wilhelmshöhe (Park) to the station Wilhelmshöhe or further to the city center. The tram goes every 15 minutes.

What are the parking fees on the days of the water features and on the other days?


 The parking fee as well as the availability of parking slots for the parking ground Hercules and parking ground Wilhelmshöhe you can find here: Parking at the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Is there a bus with stops in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe?

On water play days, a shuttle bus runs from "Parkplatz Wilhelmshöhe" to the Great Cascades. 2. € per person.Children under 6 and holders of a disabled pass (G, aG, GI, BI) are free of charge.

The shuttlebus runs only on the days of the water features between 10 am and 5pm, every 15-20 minutes. 

Are there any gastronomic facilities in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe?

You will find the following cafes and restaurants in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel.

  • Herkules Panorama
  • Café Jerome
  • Gloria in the Old Guardhouse
  • Restaurant in the Schlosshotel Wilhelmshöhe
  • Chalet at the Löwenburg
  • reopens soon: Cascaden Restaurant

Where are the WCs in the park?

In the visitor centre and the restaurants.
 

Are dogs allowed in the Bergpark?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a leash in the Bergpark. Please observe this rule. For the sake of the animals, please refrain from bringing them to the water games.