Kassel is a lively city of about 200.000 inhabitants, located in the center of Germany, from where large and important cities such as Berlin, Hamburg or Frankfurt can be easily accessed.

Kassel is situated in the northern part of the federal state of Hesse, which possesses twelve state-run higher education institutions of highest standard. But the Hessen Universities are not only a challanging place for international students and scientists, they are also places that offer a diverse lanscape and varied cultural opportunities which are an attraction to international guests.

The city is particularly attractive in summer as it has large green areas, such as the Wilhelmshöhe hillside park with its spectacular waterplays and the spacious recreational area near the Fulda river. In addition to this, there are many street cafés, offers for outdoor activities, etc. Nearby you may visit castles, animal reserves, etc.

Kassel offers great cultural life, from hosting the ‘documenta’, the biggest and most presticious exhibition on modern art worldwide, to keeping the largest Rembrandt collection outside the Netherlands in Wilhelmshöhe Castle.

Furthermore, you may follow the paths of the Grimm Brothers - well-known for their famous fairy tales such as Snow White or Cinderella - and visit, for example, the Grimm Museum where many original documents of their work are exhibited.

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