Magical premiere of the BergparkLeuchten

What do the legendary Hercules and Neptune, the god of water, have in common? You can experience it for yourself at the BergparkLeuchten premiere this autumn! Immerse yourself in a colourful production that combines light art, video projections and the element of water in a unique way – and marvel at a fantastic story in which divine inspiration and legendary heroism come together!

The programme of BergparkLeuchten

Treat yourself at the food stands at the Ballroom Building or browse through the stalls offering original products to your heart’s desire. Musical entertainment is provided around the Ballroom Building.

Opening times for the food stands and other stalls:
Fri, Sat & Mon from 4.00 p.m. | Sun & Tues from 5.00 p.m.

FRIDAY, 29.09.2023
17.00 – 19.00 Live DJ (Ballroom Building)
19.30 – 21.30 Phil Solo (Ballroom Building)
22.00 – midnight Live DJ with saxophone (Ballroom Building)
19.30 – midnight International light art

SATURDAY, 30.09.2023
17.00 – 19.00 Live DJ (Ballroom Building)
19.30 – 21.30 Phil Solo (Ballroom Building)
22.00 – midnight Live DJ (Ballroom Building)
19.30 – midnight International light art
21.45 – 23.15 Illuminated water features

SUNDAY, 01.10.2023
17.00 – 19.00 Live DJ (Ballroom Building)
19.30 – 21.30 The Two Notes (Ballroom Building)
22.00 – midnight Live DJ with saxophone (Ballroom Building)
19.30 – midnight International light art

MONDAY, 02.10.2023
17.00 – 19.00 Live DJ (Ballroom Building)
19.30 – 21.30 The Two Notes (Ballroom Building)
22.00 – midnight Phunky Phil (Ballroom Building)
19.30 – midnight International light art
21.45 – 23.15 Illuminated water features

TUESDAY, 03.10.2023
17.00 – 19.00 Live DJ (Ballroom Building)
19.30 – 21.30 The Two Notes (Ballroom Building)
22.00 – midnight Phunky Phil (Ballroom Building)
19.30 – midnight International light art

Impressive spectacle in new splendour:
the Illuminated Water Features

It is now more than 300 years since the baroque water features at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe cast a spell over the aristocratic viewers for the first time. The audience in those days had no idea that the sparkling spectacle looks particular impressive lit up by floodlights after dark. As part of the BergparkLeuchten, the water features stations will shine in a new, colorful light display on all five days and on Saturday, 30 September and Monday, 2 October you can experience the illuminated water features in all their glory. At the feet of the illuminated Hercules monument, the cool water flows downwards, over the cascades, the Devil’s Bridge and the Aqueduct, before finally rising up in a more than 50-metre-high fountain in the pond in front of the castle.

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Times of the Illuminated Water Features

Start at Hercules monument: 9.45 p.m.
Devil's Bridge: 10.20 p.m.
Aqueduct and Peneus Cascades: 10.30 p.m.
Climax at the Fountain Pond: 11 p.m.

Please note: The Steinhöfer Waterfall is not part of the Illuminated Water Features! Due to construction work, there will be restrictions at Herkules.

How to get to the BergparkLeuchten

>> PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Use the MultiTicket and your Deutschlandticket to get to Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe for an easy and environmentally friendly journey to Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. And when night becomes day: between midnight and 05.00, Schaddel will take you safely home in and around the city of Kassel. You can find all the information about this at kvg-schaddel.de

>> CAR
No parking spaces are available in the immediate vicinity of the event room. Click here for parking information.

>> CAB
Info on car sharing, rental cars, cabs and minicars can be found online. Click here for parking information.

>> BICYCLE
Specially equipped parking areas for about 500 bicycles are available in the immediate vicinity of the event space.

>> SHUTTLE BUS
Take our shuttle bus from the Wilhelmshöhe (Park) stop to Wilhelmshöhe Palace. The journey costs EUR 2.00. Children under 6 years of age and holders of a disabled pass with the codes G, aG, H, GI and BI travel free of charge.

Overview plan of the BergparkLeuchten

During your visit, please note:

SAFETY RULES

Always stay on the marked park and event paths.
Do not walk or climb on rocks.
Do not climb on structures.
Structures should only be accessed using the marked steps and paths.
To avoid congestion, do not stop on the steps.
Requests from the security personnel must be followed immediately.
Dogs must be kept on a short lead and dog waste must be disposed of immediately.
Cycling is prohibited throughout the event area.

SAFETY TIPS

You will ascend more than 200 metres during your visit.
Some of BergparkLeuchten can only be experienced on foot.
Although the paths are largely well paved, their suitability for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users is limited.
There are no handrails on the steps by the baroque cascades (500 steps).
The baroque cascades are not designed for disabled access.
Visitors who rely on walking aids (e.g. wheelchair, walking frame, etc.), should only arrive via the palace side.
You are strongly recommended to bring a torch with you in order to safely use the paths, which are unlit in places.
You attend the event and enter the park at your own risk. Parents are responsible for their children.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDANCE

Sturdy shoes are strongly recommended.
Surefootedness and good physical fitness are essential for visiting the park.

In addition, the latest version of the Park Regulations for Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in the State of Hesse also applies.