Calden
Municipality in Hesse, Germany
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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 | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Calden
within Kassel district  | |
 Location of Calden | |
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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 (660 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 6,956 |
| • Density | 126.8/km2 (328.5/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 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.
