Baunatal

Baunatal is an urban municipality in Kassel district, located where the Bauna river flows through a landscape bordered by the Habichtswald forest. The town comprises several districts that developed around early settlements and industrial sites.

The town was formed in 1964 through the merger of independent municipalities, driven by the opening of a Volkswagen manufacturing plant in 1957. This industrial development transformed the area from rural communities into an urban center.

The Fairytale Fountain in the town center honors Dorothea Viehmann, a storyteller whose narratives were collected by the Brothers Grimm. The monument reflects the region's connection to German folk tradition and local heritage.

The town is well connected by public transport with bus stations throughout the area and regional rail links available. The flat terrain makes walking and cycling pleasant ways to explore the different districts.

The Hünstein, a quartzite menhir standing 2 meters (6.5 ft) tall in the Großenritte district, ranks among the area's oldest monuments and dates to the Iron Age. This stone was raised by prehistoric people and silently marks the region's early human settlement.

Location: Landkreis Kassel

Inception: 1964

Elevation above the sea: 203 m

Website: https://baunatal.de

GPS coordinates: 51.25889,9.41833

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:33