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Giessen

Currency

Euro

Language

German​/English

Best Time To VISIT

May - September

Getting around

Walk/Bus/Train

What Giessen Can offer you

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Lahnufer​ Gießen Germany

1. Lahnufer

The Lahnufer is a riverside path that connects the Wiesecker and Herrenmühlenbach rivers. On nice days, you can go for a walk, ride your bike, or simply enjoy nature. Along the way, there are a few restaurants and cafes.
  • Sightseeing
  • River
  • Walk
Elefantenklo​ Gießen Germany

2. Elefantenklo

The Giessen Elefantenklo is the pedestrian platform at Selterstor, which was named when it opened in 1968. You are directly in the city center after crossing the Elefantenklo.
  • Sightseeing
  • Architecture
Botanischer Garten​ Gießen Germany

3. Botanischer Garten

The Giessen Botanical Garden is divided into themes such as a Mediterranean garden, rose garden, herb garden and Japanese garden. There are also a few fish ponds and a stream, which add to the relaxing atmosphere.
  • Sightseeing
  • Activity
Mathematikum​ Gießen Germany

4. Mathematikum

Giessen’s Mathematikum is an interactive museum. It has over 150 exhibits that take visitors on a journey through the world of mathematics through exciting experiments and educational games.
  • Sightseeing
  • Activity
Schwanenteich​​ Gießen Germany

5. Schwanenteich​

The Schwanenteich is a small lake in Giessen’s northwestern outskirts. You can go for long walks, go paddling, or simply enjoy the scenery. The lake is also famous for the numerous swans that live here among the picturesque scenery.
  • Sightseeing
  • Activity
Theater Gießen​ Gießen Germany

6. Theater Gießen

The Theater Giessen is the city’s traditional cultural center. There is a variety of performances, workshops and art exhibitions. There is also a gallery where different works of art are displayed.
  • Sightseeing
  • Activity
Burg Gleiberg​ Gießen Germany

7. Burg Gleiberg​

Burg Gleiberg is a Giessen medieval castle ruin. It was constructed in the 12th century. There are some nice hiking trails and you can get a great view of the city. There is also a museum that explains the castle’s history.
  • Sightseeing
  • Activity
Steinbruch Oberkleen Gießen Germany ​​

8. Steinbruch Oberkleen​

Oberkleen Quarry is a nature park in Giessen’s northwestern suburb. It is well known for its beautiful scenery and hiking trails. You can also go to historical sites like Castle Rauischholzhausen.
  • Sightseeing
  • Activity
Dach Cafe​ Gießen Germany

9. Dach Cafe

The Dach Cafe is a well known eatery in Giessen. It’s in the attic of a historic building. Delicious coffee specialties, snacks and light dishes are available here. The cafe also has a pleasant terrace from which to take in the panorama and the sun.
  • Sightseeing
  • Food
  • Viewpoint
Heisszeit​ Gießen Germany

10. Heisszeit

Heisszeit serves delectable vegan ice cream in summer. Fruit ice cream and dark chocolate, coffee sorbet, strawberry basil are available. Enjoy it in 500ml take home boxes, for warm drinks check out the Christmas Market.
  • Sightseeing
  • Food

10 Top Attractions in Germany

Giessen

  1. Lahnufer
  2. Elefantenklo
  3. Botanischer Garten
  4. Mathematikum
  5. Schwanenteich
  6. Theater Gießen
  7. Burg Gleiberg
  8. Steinbruch Oberkleen
  9. Dach Cafe
  10. Heisszeit

HAVE AN AMAZING TRIP TO Gießen!


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