Nearly two thirds of Kassel consists of green open spaces in the form of park areas, tree-lined streets and woodlands. In addition, the Bad Wilhelmshöhe spa resort is located at the foot of the Hercules monument and the Wilhelmshöhe Palace.

Here, visitors can enjoy the highly-rated Kurhessen-Therme wellness facilities complete with spa centre and all-round wellness programme as well as the adjacently located Habichtswald and Ayurveda Clinics. With its mild but bracing climate and secluded location (230-600 m high), this wellness area offers visitors unrivalled surroundings including water-treading facilities, woodland paths and well-trodden hiking routes over many kilometres of attractive hillside surroundings in North Hesse.

The Habichtswald area is ideal for skiing holidays in winter and superb golfing holidays in summer. Visitors have at their disposal no less than 8 attractively laid-out golf courses for beginners and experienced players. Situated in North Hesse’s picturesque low mountain range areas, visitors can also enjoy the luxurious panorama of mountain woodlands and undulating valleys.