Frequently asked questions

The Kassel Kongress Palais is one of the leading event venues in Germany and combines impressive historical flair with state-of-the-art event technology. Centrally located in Germany, it offers the ideal setting for congresses, conferences, trade and public fairs, TV productions, galas, product presentations and cultural highlights such as concerts, comedy, theater and shows.

Whether international congresses, conferences, corporate events or cultural highlights - the Kongress Palais offers flexible room solutions that can be individually adapted to your event. From exclusive business meetings to thrilling concert and show formats, everything is possible here.

Das Kongress Palais bietet Platz für bis zu 8.357 Gäste, die sich gleichzeitig im Gebäude aufhalten dürfen. Der Festsaal – als größter Raum – fasst bis zu 2.950 Personen bei unbestuhlten Konzerten. Bei bestuhlten Konzerten oder Plenumsveranstaltungen stehen bis zu 1.808 Sitzplätze zur Verfügung. Dank modularer Raumkonzepte lassen sich Veranstaltungen jeder Größenordnung passgenau umsetzen.

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The Kongress Palais offers 39 lecture, workshop and meeting rooms as well as 2,800 m² of gross exhibition space - all equipped with state-of-the-art conference and event technology. The rooms can be flexibly combined to create the right solution for any size of event. The combination of the magnificent, neoclassically designed halls of the Historisches Haus and the modern spaces of the Colonnade and Scrap Wing is particularly attractive. Many rooms can be variably adapted using mobile partition walls.

Das Kongress Palais kombiniert historisches Ambiente mit moderner Architektur und besteht aus drei Gebäudeteilen: dem Historischen Haus, dem Kolonnadenflügel und dem Aschrottflügel. Die vielfältigen Räumlichkeiten lassen sich flexibel anpassen und kombinieren. Weitere Informationen dazu finden Sie hier.

The gross exhibition space covers a total of 2,800 m². Further details can be found here.

Ja, das Kongress Palais bietet attraktive Außenflächen: Auf der Südseite lädt der Holger-Börner-Platz zum Verweilen ein, während auf der Nordseite der Konzertgarten eine exklusive, eingezäunte Veranstaltungsfläche bietet. Zusammen stehen 4.600 m² Außenfläche zur Verfügung. Weitere Informationen finden Sie hier.

Yes, both gardens can be used for events. The Stadthallengarten can be used under certain conditions, while the Rosengarten is available with fewer conditions.

Yes, corresponding areas are available. Further information can be found under Foyer areas and outdoor areas.

In principle, this is possible, but tends to be the exception. The Kongress Palais is often too large for private celebrations and is contractually bound to the H4 Hotel in terms of catering, meaning that you cannot bring your own caterers. In addition, strict safety and fire protection regulations apply.

Yes, the halls are accessible and vehicles can generally be brought into the Kongress Palais. We will be happy to provide you with detailed information on delivery routes, door widths and other technical requirements.

The history of the Kongress Palais begins in 1911, when the entrepreneur Sigmund Aschrott donated the Florapark to the city of Kassel and financed the construction of a town hall. Opened in 1914, it served as a relief hospital and shelter for the homeless during the Second World War. After the war, it developed into an important cultural center and temporarily served as a theater.

In the following decades, the building was extended and modernized several times - with new halls, a hotel and state-of-the-art event technology. In the 1990s, the building was renamed "Kongress Palais" in order to meet the increasing demand for conferences and congresses.

Today, the Kongress Palais combines tradition with innovation: sustainable technologies, green electricity, LED lighting and comprehensive digitalization characterize the event venue. It thus remains an important event venue that preserves its historical architecture and at the same time focuses on forward-looking event solutions.

The Kongress Palais is centrally located in Kassel and is easy to reach - sustainably by train and public transport as well as conveniently by car. The ICE train station Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe is only a few minutes away by streetcar, and two stops directly in front of the Kongress Palais ensure smooth public transport connections. There is also ample parking available in the surrounding area and in the nearby parking garage.

Yes, Kassel Airport offers connections to the European flight network. Kassel is therefore not only easily accessible via two train stations and the highway, but also by plane. From the airport, you can reach the Kongress Palais quickly and easily by public transport.

Yes, we recommend traveling by Deutsche Bahn, as the ICE train station Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe is in the immediate vicinity. There are also cooperations with local partners for climate-friendly mobility. You are also welcome to use the Deutsche Bahn event ticket.

Yes, there are various P+R options. The Kassel Convention Bureau will be happy to provide you with more information.

• There are numerous free parking spaces available in the surrounding streets.
• The public parking garage at the Kongress Palais (access via Kattenstraße) offers approx. 105 parking spaces and can be rented exclusively.
• Im Konzertgarten auf der Nordseite gibt es ca. 90 nicht-öffentliche Parkplätze zur exklusiven Anmietung.

Yes, there are two charging stations in the immediate vicinity. You can find the current locations here.

Im Konzertgarten auf der Nordseite stehen nach Rücksprache Abstellplätze zur Verfügung. Für LKW empfehlen wir Parkplätze im Industriegebiet Kassel-Waldau (z.B. Werner-Heisenberg-Straße). In direkter Umgebung des Kassel Kongress Palais gibt es keine geeigneten Flächen.

Long-term parking spaces for buses and trucks:

• Lohfeldener Rüssel (9.9 km, 14 minutes)
  SVG Autohof on the A7
  Coordinates: 51.271165,9.52581
• Sandershäuser Straße 82 (6.2 km, 12 minutes)
  Shell petrol station with truck stop
  Coordinates: 51.311613,9.532516
• Auedamm/Damaschkestr. (3.7 km, 10 min.)
  Parking at the side of the road
  Coordinates: 51.296001,9.483368
• Staatstheater Kassel (3.0 km, 7 min.)
  Bus parking lot in the city center
  Coordinates: 51.313306,9.500528
• Further alternatives: Messehallen Kassel (5.2 km, 12 minutes), Waldau industrial estate (6.1 km, 9 minutes), Schwanenwiese/Messeplatz (4.4 km, 9 minutes)

The delivery zones vary depending on the venue within the building. Please coordinate with the organizer and the Kongress Palais in advance to ensure a smooth delivery and avoid rejections.

Yes, the H4 Hotel is located directly at the Kongress Palais. Other hotels within walking distance can be found at the Kassel Convention Bureau.

Around 3,600 hotel rooms in various categories are available in Kassel and the surrounding area - from first-class hotels to guesthouses. By 2025, new buildings will increase the number of rooms to around 4,000 - ideal conditions for events with large numbers of participants, such as major trade fairs and congresses.

• 2,800 hotel rooms are located in the city center and therefore in the immediate vicinity of the Kongress Palais
• 169 rooms are available in the directly connected H4 Hotel Kassel
• Available hotel chains: e.g. H4 Hotel Kassel, InterCity, Best Western, Pentahotel, Golden Tulip

The Kassel Convention Bureau offers free advice and support in booking hotel allotments.

Kassel combines tradition and innovation and, as a MICE destination in the heart of Germany, is easily accessible - whether by ICE, car or plane. As the home of the world-famous documenta and with the impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, the city delights guests from all over the world.

But Kassel has even more to offer: A diverse range of cultural and leisure activities, first-class museums, historic buildings and extensive parks make the city an inspiring venue for events. Kassel also focuses on sustainability and innovative event formats that perfectly meet the needs of modern events. The lively university and cultural scene rounds off the overall picture and creates the perfect setting for successful events.

The Kassel Convention Bureau is your professional partner for the planning and implementation of events in Kassel. With a strong network of local MICE service providers, the KCB offers comprehensive service from a single source.

Yes, the Kongress Palais offers free WLAN to all visitors and participants of concerts and cultural events. Details on the terms of use can be found here.

The Kongress Palais has a total of 11 entrances. You can find a site plan here.

No, animals are not permitted. Exceptions are guide dogs and assistance dogs with a corresponding certificate. Further information can be found in the house rules.

• A checkroom service is available for public cultural events (cost: €2 per item of clothing, alternatively lockers for €1).
• For security reasons, checkroom check-in at the Kongress Palais is mandatory.
• For conferences and congresses, the checkroom is usually provided by the organizer, including luggage storage.

No, these must be parked outside.

Yes, there is parking space for bicycles around the building. However, there are no charging facilities for e-bikes.

Yes, the Kongress Palais is certified (certificate "Travel for All") barrier-free and offers barrier-free access, sanitary facilities and barrier-free routing.

Yes, the Kassel Kongress Palais has a fully digital, innovative wayfinding system. It can be individually programmed with content by event organizers.

Yes, the catering facilities are usually open before the event and during breaks.

Sufficient WCs are available in all areas of the Kongress Palais for any number of visitors.

Tickets are available via common ticket portals and advance booking offices. Please contact the respective organizer to find out whether there is a box office for the event.

Please contact us via the contact form on our website if you have lost something in the Kongress Palais.

Contact us via the contact form on the website, our chat or by telephone on +49 561 7077-02. For event inquiries, availability inquiries etc. please use our inquiry form on our website.

Use our inquiry form to check availability or request an event. Our team will be happy to assist you with the planning and implementation as well as the availability of the premises.

We offer event organizers comprehensive services, including professional event consulting, modern event technology, high-speed WLAN, catering solutions and an experienced team for event support. We will also be happy to provide you with information on supporting programs in Kassel, shuttle services, give-aways, etc.

The Kongress Palais offers state-of-the-art lighting, sound and media technology as well as high-performance WLAN and hybrid event solutions.

Yes, we offer professional streaming and recording technology as well as technical support from our specialist staff.

Kassel has numerous high-performance event service providers for furniture, decoration, floristry, exhibition stand construction and more. We will be happy to advise you on the selection of suitable partners.

Our catering partner offers a wide range of catering options for conference and congress events, from regional and seasonal specialties to international menus. The kitchen and serving areas are located directly on site.

The H4 Hotel Kassel with its catering brand "Gaumenfreund" is responsible for the catering in the Kongress Palais.

Yes, we offer individual viewing appointments. You are welcome to make an appointment on +49 561 7077-02 and use our 3D tour online in advance.

Yes, you can find the current regulations here.

Yes, the terms and conditions can be viewed here.

The Kongress Palais is a member of the "fairpflichtet" initiative and pursues a consistent sustainability strategy with energy-efficient building and event technology, sustainable catering services and environmentally friendly mobility options. We also only use regionally produced green electricity. We also offer a comprehensive range of consulting services for event planners. Further information can be found under Sustainability on our website.

Yes, we only use regionally produced green electricity. You can find more information here.

Yes, the reports are listed in the annual report of Kassel Marketing GmbH and the City of Kassel.

Yes, we have an environmentally friendly and efficient system control for heating, air conditioning and electricity consumption. In addition, our energy efficiency officer keeps an eye on consumption values at all times.

The Kongress Palais has its own cleaning team and the rooms are cleaned and disinfected regularly and as required. Only certified, ecological cleaning agents are used.

Yes, we separate all waste that accumulates. We work closely with the city of Kassel's waste disposal service.

We have a comprehensive security concept and work together with a permanent partner in the area of security services and security. Regular staff training and exercises are held on various security-related aspects and scenarios.

The Kassel Kongress Palais has a permanent service provider for security services and security. This enables us to guarantee a high and reliable level of event protection in conjunction with our security concept.

Yes, both indoors and outdoors. It supports us in the implementation of events, meets security requirements and helps to investigate crimes such as theft and vandalism.

We cooperate closely with the local fire department and police in Kassel as well as with the regulatory authorities. We can put you in touch with the relevant contact persons if required.

Under certain conditions, the deployment of a fire safety service from the Kassel fire department is mandatory for events. Our project management team will be happy to provide details.

Behind the scenes, an experienced team from various specialist areas ensures that all events run smoothly. This includes specialists in sales & marketing, project management and event logistics as well as a technical team for lighting, sound and stage technology. The team is complemented by experts in office management and MICE marketing. Together they ensure the professional implementation of congresses, conferences and events of all kinds.

Further information on the contact persons.

If we have vacancies, you will find the job advertisements on our jobs page.

Yes, but only if it is a mandatory internship. Please send your application to: bewerbung@kassel-marketing.de

Yes, in the professions of event technician (event technology specialist), event management assistant and office communication/management assistant.

Yes, we train junior staff. You can complete an apprenticeship in the following professions:

• Event technician (event technology specialist)
• Event management assistant
• Management assistant for office communication/management

There are also further opportunities for training in other areas of Kassel Marketing GmbH. For further information, please send an e-mail to: bewerbung@kassel-marketing.de.

Für das Parken im Parkhaus des Kongress Palais Kassel gelten folgende Gebühren:

• Bis 1 Stunde: 2,00 €
• Bis 2 Stunden: 3,00 €
• Bis 4 Stunden: 4,00 €
• Bis 8 Stunden: 8,00 €
• Bis 24 Stunden (ganzer Tag): 12,00 €