Landkreis Kassel

Landkreis Kassel is an administrative district in northern Hesse that surrounds the city of Kassel with mixed landscapes. The region comprises many smaller towns and villages that together form a rural area with farmland, forests, and residential communities.

The district took shape in 1821 and underwent major reorganization in 1972 when several administrative areas merged. This consolidation created the present-day structure and continues to define how the region functions.

The district carries strong connections to local storytelling traditions that have shaped how people here understand their landscape. Visitors can see places whose names and features echo these old narratives woven into the regional identity.

The region is connected by major highways that link it to other large cities and make travel easier. Visitors can benefit from well-developed infrastructure to reach different towns and attractions throughout the area.

The region contains several historical estates that are part of a European network of garden heritage sites. These green spaces showcase gardening traditions that have been maintained across generations.

Location: Kassel Government Region

Inception: 1821

Capital city: Kassel

Elevation above the sea: 273 m

Shares border with: Kassel, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Göttingen district, Northeim, Höxter

Website: https://landkreis-kassel.de

GPS coordinates: 51.31111,9.48590

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:04