Living

Those who would like a little distance from the lecture hall live in Wehlheiden, Wilhelmshöhe or the Vorderer Westen. Behind historic and modern facades are numerous boutiques, restaurants and pubs waiting to be explored. But also one or the other gallery or concert location can be found here. Although the parks that are right on the doorstep are usually somewhat smaller, you can get to Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe and the Habichtswald recreation area all the more quickly by streetcar and bus. Fresh, regional products are available at the weekly market. Bargain hunters can find real treasures in second-hand stores of various types.

Party animals are best off on Kassel's "mile", Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse. Anyone planning a pub crawl here need not expect sore feet, because one opportunity follows the next.

The popular Gottschalkstraße with its small cafés, stores and the cultural centers K19 and Schlachthof borders directly on the Holländischer Platz campus. On warm summer evenings and between courses, people meet in the Nordstadtpark or stroll down the Ahna via the Bleichwiesen to the banks of the Fulda. Those who do not shy away from morbid charm can find peace and relaxation during a walk through the historic main cemetery.

For those interested in sports or art, the south around Frankfurter Straße is the right place. The Aue and Schönfeld Park offer enough space and beautiful views for varied jogging routes, quiet reading hours, picnics and games. Short distances are also available to major events in the Auestadion, boathouses and the university's sports halls.

Those who settle in the south enjoy art and culture in passing, so to speak. Due to the proximity to the art academy and the large student population, an active scene has developed here, which ensures a lively neighborhood with unusual actions, events and initiatives.