Hercules visitor centre


The Hercules visitor centre is the first port of call for visitors who initially arrive at the Hercules and essentially intend to explore the Bergpark from the top down. Inside the building, which has won a renowned architecture prize, you'll learn everything about the history of the Hercules, the Bergpark and the artistic water features. Videos, images and informative texts illustrate the World Heritage Site from all angles.

One of our more unusual offers is a digital map of the Bergpark: With this virtual guide, you are perfectly prepared for the exploring Europe's largest hillside park in real life! If that isn't enough for you, download our apps – the Bergpark app and "100 Masterpieces" – and you can always rely on digital assistance on your tours.

Our shop also offers help when it comes to your programme for the day: Besides tickets, it also sells snacks and refreshments, as well as plenty of souvenirs to remind you of your visit to Kassel later on.

Opening Hours

TagUhrzeit
Tuesdays to Sundays10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Public holidays10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3 für 1 • Tagesticket Wilhelmshöhe
Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, Löwenburg, Herkules (1.4.–31.10.) / Gewächshaus (1.11–31.3.).

(u.a. im Besucherzentrum Herkules erhältlich)


First-class architecture

An architecturally exceptional and unusual structure like the Hercules monument deserves and architecturally exceptional visitor centre. The design by the Berlin practice Staab Architekten was the winner of an architecture competition in 2006 and was completed in 2011. The understated as well as impressive building was awarded the Simon-Louis-du-Ry plaque by the regional architects association Bund Deutscher Architektinnen und Architekten Hessen in 2013.

Anyone entering the building made of exposed concrete – rough on the outside and polished on the inside – is soon rewarded with a view of the Hercules through a huge panoramic window. The guests therefore always have the monument they can learn so much about at the visitor centre in sight.

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Zugänglichkeit

  • Lift
  • Accessible toilets (with restrictions)
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
    (Mobile seating and wheelchairs available).
  • Accessible toilets
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Dedicated parking bays for people with reduced mobility

Contact

Hessen Kassel Heritage
Besucherzentrum Herkules
Schlosspark 28
34131 Kassel
Germany

+49 (0)561 316 80-781
bzherkules@heritage-kassel.de

Visitor service
+49 (0)561 316 80-123
service@heritage-kassel.de

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