New bus route to the castle: Kassel relies on e-mobility and accessibility!

New bus route to the castle: Kassel relies on e-mobility and accessibility!

The anticipation of improved connections to one of Kassel's most beautiful sights, Wilhelmshöhe Castle, is growing. From then onDecember 14, 2025There will be a new bus connection from the Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (KVG), which goes directly to the castle plateau in the mountain park. Mayor Sven Schoeller enthusiastically announced this long-awaited connection during a summer interview. The buses will be electric minibuses and will run every half hour every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This not only makes it easier to visit the mountain park, but also more environmentally friendly.

The new bus line will initially use the stops on tram line 1, taking visitors directly to the foot of the mountain park and to a nearby parking lot. This is particularly important for older people, which is also confirmed by the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council and the “Citizens for World Cultural Heritage” association. Although it was planned to take the tram up to the castle, it has been decided to offer the bus service, which will soon act as a welcome relief for all travelers. Visitors can easily reach both Hercules and the castle using public transport, which increases the attractiveness of the destination. HNA reports.

Extended timetables and barrier-free access

Further attention was paid to Saturday evenings, where the regular schedule from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. remains the same. In addition, the on-demand transport “Schaddel” remains in operation despite the canceled state funding. This offers an additional mobility option that makes it possible to go on spontaneous trips. Not to be forgotten is barrier-free access: the electric minibuses will also make access easier for people with mobility limitations, making the new connection particularly user-friendly.

The water feature season in the Kassel Bergpark, which takes place onMay 1, 2025begins and untilOctober 3, 2025lasts, represents another reason to visit the mountain park. During this time, visitors can look forward to breathtaking water and light effects that take place every Wednesday, Sunday and on Hessian public holidays. It is advisable to plan your journey by public transport to avoid parking problems. Tram line 4, for example, takes guests from Kassel city center to the “Druseltal” stop, from where bus lines 22 and 23 go to Herkules. On Sundays these bus routes run every 10 to 30 minutes, providing an excellent connection. If you come by car, you should be aware of the parking fees: These are 8.50 euros for cars and up to 21.50 euros for coaches. KVVKS reports.

In addition to the new bus connection, the city of Kassel has launched other initiatives in the areas of mobility and environmental protection. Kassel has set itself the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2030. A central point is the promotion of e-mobility. For this purpose, numerous e-charging stations have already been installed on city-owned properties, which are available to citizens free of charge, for example in the town hall courtyard or the botanical garden. These measures are intended to help sustainably convert private motorized transport and expand charging structures. The city of Kassel reports.

Overall, the new bus connection is a welcome addition to the existing transport offering and not only offers a solution for traveling to the castle and mountain park, but also meets environmentally conscious practices. Kassel continues to develop into an attractive and environmentally friendly city that offers its citizens and visitors a modern mobility concept.