H₂MSE 2027 takes place in Kassel — a compact, well-connected city where historical charm meets contemporary culture. The city is easy to reach by ICE high-speed rail and known for its UNESCO World Heritage park, the documenta art exhibition, and the Brothers Grimm.
Photo: ©Kassel Marketing GmbH | Jörg Conrad
Conference venue
Lectures, posters and the exhibition take place under one roof on the Holländischer Platz campus, a short tram ride from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel sits in the geographic centre of Germany — short ICE journeys from Frankfurt, Berlin, and Hamburg, and a comfortable drive from the Ruhr area and Munich.
ICE stops at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe — Frankfurt 1 h, Berlin 2 h, Hamburg 2 h. DB Event Tickets available for participants.
Nearest hub: Frankfurt (FRA), ~1 h direct ICE from the airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Also reachable via Hannover and Berlin.
A7 and A44 meet at Kassel. Parking near the city centre is paid; we will share preferred garages once the venue is confirmed.
Trams (KVG) connect Wilhelmshöhe station to the centre in ~10 min. Most hotels are walking distance from the venue.
Kassel offers a wide range of hotels within walking or short-tram distance of the venue. Book early — 23 - 25 Feb 2027 is a busy travel window in central Germany.
Travelling for a Conference is a chance to see the city, too. These highlights are worth a detour before or after the program.
UNESCO
Europe’s largest hillside park, with the Hercules monument, cascading water features, and Wilhelmshöhe Palace.
Since 1955
One of the world’s most important exhibitions of contemporary art, with year-round traces around the Fridericianum and Friedrichsplatz.
Brothers Grimm
An immersive museum dedicated to the Brothers Grimm, language, fairytales, and Kassel’s literary heritage.
