Man walking to the sky Monument
Large public sculpture of ascending man in Kassel
Man walking to the sky at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Man walking to the sky#
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).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
