Calden

Calden

Coat of arms
Calden

Coordinates: 51°25′N 09°24′E / 51.417°N 9.400°E / 51.417; 9.400Coordinates: 51°25′N 09°24′E / 51.417°N 9.400°E / 51.417; 9.400
Country Germany
State Hesse
Admin. region Kassel
District Kassel
Government
  Mayor Andreas Dinges (Ind.)
Area
  Total 54.84 km2 (21.17 sq mi)
Population (2015-12-31)[1]
  Total 8,061
  Density 150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 34377–34379
Dialling codes 05674, 05677
Vehicle registration KS
Website www.calden.de

Calden is a municipality in the district of Kassel in Hesse, Germany. It is located 12 km northwest of the city of Kassel, and the Kassel Airport is situated near Calden.

Schloss Wilhelmsthal

Schloss Wilhelmsthal

Schloss Wilhelmsthal is a Baroque château located to the south of Calden. It was built in the mid 18th century for William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel according to plans by François de Cuvilliés.

References

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