Kassel

Known as the "Capital of the German Fairy Tale Route," Kassel is the perfect place to begin or continue your German education. Register for German courses in Kassel to explore the numerous historic sites and exciting attractions this picturesque Hessian city has to offer. Kassel earned...

Known as the "Capital of the German Fairy Tale Route," Kassel is the perfect place to begin or continue your German education. Register for German courses in Kassel to explore the numerous historic sites and exciting attractions this picturesque Hessian city has to offer. Kassel earned its storybook nickname when the Brothers Grimm spent the longest and most prolific period of their lives here. You can learn all about Germany's beloved authors – and practice your German – when you tour the Brothers Grimm Museum, a collection of literary exhibits and artifacts housed in a Baroque-style mansion. Kassel has several scenic castles worth visiting: take a walk to the top of Wilhelmshöhe hill to explore the neo-Gothic ruins of Löwenberg Castle and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the town below. The Wilhelmshöhe Palace also contains an Old Masters gallery, featuring works by Rembrandt and van Dyck, while the Museum of Sepulchral Culture located nearby offers a one-of-a-kind glimpse of funereal and religious art. For a lovely outdoor excursion, students might like to take a trip to Siebenbergen, an island of gorgeous rare flowers located at the southern tip of Karlsaue Park. Students attending a German school in Kassel lucky enough to be in the city during "documenta" are in for a rare treat. Occurring once every five years, the documenta is a highly influential temporary exhibition of contemporary art that has completely transformed Kassel's cultural scene. Of course, there is always plenty to see and do in Kassel, even without the documenta – whether you'd like to explore the city's fantastic pedestrian shopping districts or check out the sights along the famous Fairytale Route, Kassel has something for everyone.