Roseninsel

Within the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe at Kassel, Germany you can see one of the oldest collections of roses – it dates back to year 1767. When the current building of Schloß Wilhelmshöhe was errected the Schloss Weißenstein – formerly located there – was destroyed. In 1798 the remains were thrown into the lake Lac next to the castle. Since then they formed the island Roseninsel which is now home to the rose collection.

You can reach the tiny island via a bridge from the south. It is a rather quiet place with some benches to sit down and good views on castle and lake. If you search well you can in addition find the grave of ‘Erdmann‘ – the dachshund of Wilhelm II. The last German emperor had chosen Schloß Wilhelmshöhe as his summer residence since 1891. And he found the best place for his true friend there between roses.

Roseninsel
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Kassel
Germany