Man walking to the sky

Monument Large public sculpture of ascending man in Kassel

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Man walking to the sky
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How to Get to Man walking to the sky #

The sculpture is in a town in Hesse, reachable by regional trains and local buses from larger cities such as Frankfurt. From the nearest train station, it is typically a short walk to the town center where the sculpture is installed.

Tips for Visiting Man walking to the sky #

  • Look for interpretive signage near the sculpture that explains the artist's intent.
  • The piece is best viewed in good light-early morning or late afternoon adds depth to the sky against the figure.
  • Combine a visit with a walk through Hessen's smaller towns to see other public art installations by the same artist.

Best Time to Visit Man walking to the sky #

Mild seasons are best for walking and seeing the sculpture in natural light.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 5-25°C (41-77°F)
Pleasant walking conditions for public sculpture and town exploration.

Weather & Climate near Man walking to the sky #

Climate

Man walking to the sky's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (670 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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