Top Rated Attractions in Bad Wildungen

Edersee, located in the Waldeck region of Hesse, is Germany’s second-largest reservoir, covering 11.8 square kilometers. It is a popular destination for hiking, water sports, and fishing, set against a backdrop of lush green landscapes and the Kellerwald forest. The reservoir, held back by the Edersee Dam, also plays a key role in water supply, flood protection, and electricity generation. Overlooked by Waldeck Castle, Edersee is an ideal location for those seeking peace and tranquility, as well as for those wishing to engage in outdoor activities.

A steely charcoal pyramidal structure rising from the dense green thickets, the Hercules monument is a historical landmark located in Kassel, Germany. The imposing monument includes an octagon on top of which sits a pyramid and an impressive copper statue of Hercules. The monument, which can be found in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, was designed by Giovanni Francesco Guerniero and built between the years of 1701 and 1717. Visitors to the park can walk the 200 steps up to the top of the monument, where they will be met with a stunning view of the surrounding area, as the monument is the tallest spot in the park. The park, including the statue, is a dedicated UNESCO world heritage site.

Easily the most prominent landmark of Kassel, Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is found on a hillside. Visitors can spend their time exploring the park's paths, soaking in the beautiful views or paying a visit to its museums. This landscape park is described as "possibly the most grandiose combination of landscape and architecture that the Baroque dared anywhere." by Georg Dehio, noted art historian. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is an outstanding specimen of landscape gardening of Europe and construction of the gardens began in the early years of the 18th Century and went on for almost three centuries. At Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, you can find abundant special trees and plants, faux ruins, temples, Chinese pagoda and a Roman aqueduct.

Spread across an area of 474.25 square kilometers (117197.14 acres), Habichtswald Nature Park is a beautiful land located west of the city of Kessel in Germany. It was founded in 1962 and includes several mountains, rivers, castles, and palaces within its boundaries. Few of these include the Habichtswald, West Hessen Mountains, the river Ems, the river Elbe, Kugelsburg, Weidelsburg among others. The internationally famous Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Park is located here too. A base for a large number of natural as well as man-made features, Habichtswald Nature Park is a popular tourist destination around the world.

Schloss Wilhelmshöhe is a beautiful palace that was built in the 12th Century when it was used as a monastery. In the years following its construction, the palace went under major transformations, with the most significant restoration led by Simon Louis du Ry. German emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II was given accommodation here during the 18th Century. During World War I, parts of the castle were badly damaged. Renovations began shortly after the war ended. A museum was established inside the castle, as was the Ballhaus am Schloss Wilhelmshöhe. The castle still houses intricately beautiful pieces of furniture and ornate fixtures, and the gardens that surround the palace are equally breathtaking.

Dörnberg nature reserve is a protected natural area in Zierenberg, Germany. It is spread across 1.1 hectares (2.71 acres) of land designated as a nature reserve in 2008. You can find a large variety of flora and fauna in this forest area majorly made up of beeches and huge slate rocks.