Calden

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.

Calden
Municipality
Coat of arms
Location of Calden within Kassel district
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Coordinates: 51°25′N 09°24′E
Country	Germany
State	Hesse
Admin. region	Kassel
District	Kassel
Subdivisions	6 districts
Government
• Mayor (2020–26)	Maik Mackewitz[1] (Ind.)
Area
• Total	54.84 km2 (21.17 sq mi)
Highest elevation	239 m (784 ft)
Lowest elevation	200 m (700 ft)
Population  (2023-12-31)[2]
• Total	6,886
• Density	130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	34377–34379
Dialling codes	05674, 05677
Vehicle registration	KS
Website	www.calden.de

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.