Bad Karlshafen

Bad Karlshafen in the district of Kassel is the northernmost town in Hesse at the confluence of the Diemel and Weser rivers. The baroque planned town of Bad Karlshafen, founded in 1699 by Landgrave Carl of Hesse, is distinguished by its historic harbor basin and an ensemble of significant buildings such as the town hall and the Invalids' House. The district of Helmarshausen, with its medieval abbey and Krukenburg castle, complements the cultural heritage. The town has a train station, spa and rehabilitation facilities, educational and social institutions, as well as diverse infrastructure, and is connected by federal highways, long-distance cycle paths, and the NordWestBahn railway.