Guided Walk to Beuys 7000 Oaks: See Kassel with New Eyes

With Lutz Kirchner tracing Beuys: Experience Kassel's 7000 Oaks anew

This guided walk takes you deep into one of the most significant works of public art in Kassel. On Saturday, 13.06.2026, a discovery experience opens up at 12:00 PM between Dönche, documenta urbana, and the widely scattered locations of Joseph Beuys’ 7000 Oaks. Participation is free and limited to 25 people. The tour will be led by Lutz Kirchner, artist and co-author of the walking guide Beuys to go. ([cdw-stiftung.de](https://www.cdw-stiftung.de/kostenlose-cdw-kultur-spaziergaenge-2026/?utm_source=openai))

Urban Landscapes, Open Perspectives

The route is designed as a small hike through nature and includes inclines. In return, it rewards with an impressive view of Kassel. Between residential neighborhoods with very different social structures, high-rise buildings, and single-family homes, it becomes visible how deeply the artwork influences urban development. The tour provides an experience of how Beuys’ social sculpture continues to shape the urban landscape and perception to this day. ([cdw-stiftung.de](https://www.cdw-stiftung.de/kostenlose-cdw-kultur-spaziergaenge-2026/?utm_source=openai))

Art History on Foot

Joseph Beuys began planting the 7000 oaks as part of documenta 7 in 1982; the project evolved until 1987 into a widely visible, sustainable intervention in the urban space. The cdw Foundation describes the walks as a mediation format that strengthens Kassel's art and cultural location and makes access to the work contemporarily easier. That is what makes this tour so appealing: art, urban history, and ecological ideas merge into a walk with depth. ([cdw-stiftung.de](https://www.cdw-stiftung.de/projekte/audioguides/?utm_source=openai))

Meeting Point, Procedure, and Participation

The meeting point is Rhönplatz in Kassel. Registration is done via email at moritz.micalef@cdw-stiftung.de no later than 24 hours before the start. The group remains intentionally small to ensure that the tour is personal, illustrative, and dialogue-oriented. Sturdy footwear is recommended for the walk, as the route includes inclines and is designed as an outdoor stroll. ([cdw-stiftung.de](https://www.cdw-stiftung.de/kostenlose-cdw-kultur-spaziergaenge-2026/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Anyone who wants to discover Kassel through its great art history and its green urban spaces will experience a tour with particular density here: inspiring, close to local history, and supported by true local knowledge. Secure your place now and see the 7000 Oaks with new eyes. ([cdw-stiftung.de](https://www.cdw-stiftung.de/kostenlose-cdw-kultur-spaziergaenge-2026/?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• cdw Foundation - Free cdw Cultural Walks 2026
• cdw Foundation - Beuys to go - On the way to 7000 Oaks
• cdw Foundation - Audioguide 7000 Oaks
• City of Kassel - 7000 Oaks
• 7000 Oaks Foundation - The Story / The Facts