Kassel lies on the Fulda in northern Hesse at an average elevation of 175 meters above sea level. The Fulda flows at 150 m; western districts rise toward the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, crowned at 526 m by the Hercules monument. Kassel hosts the documenta every five years – one of the world's most important contemporary art exhibitions.
That works out to roughly 574 feet above sea level. The nearby cities compared on this page average 121 m, putting Kassel about 54 m higher.
Quick Facts
| Elevation (above sea level) | 175 m |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51.3127° N, 9.4797° E |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
Compare elevations – nearby cities
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover | 58 | Germany |
| Erfurt | 200 | Germany |
| Frankfurt | 103 | Germany |
| Bielefeld | 124 | Germany |
Cities with a similar elevation
The following cities sit at an elevation similar to Kassel (175 m above sea level):
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Aachen | 174 | Germany |
| Vienna | 171 | Austria |
| Würzburg | 179 | Germany |
| Lyon | 182 | France |
| Saarbrücken | 197 | Germany |
| Wuppertal | 152 | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Kassel above sea level?
Kassel averages 175 m above sea level. The Fulda flows at 150 m; the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe rises to 400 m; the Hercules monument crowns it at 526 m.
How high is the Hercules monument in Kassel?
The Hercules statue, Kassel's landmark, stands on the Karlsberg at 526 m above sea level. The statue itself is 8.4 m tall; the octagon below is 30 m. The views over northern Hesse are extensive.
What is the documenta in Kassel?
The documenta is an international contemporary art exhibition held every five years in Kassel since 1955. Widely considered the world's most important contemporary art show, it attracts up to 890,000 visitors.