Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Giessen December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Giessen Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Giessen.dx5415)[Hotels in Giessen](https://expedia.ca/Giessen-Hotels.d5415.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Giessen](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Giessen.d5415.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Giessen Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Giessen.d5415.Car-Rental-Guide)[Giessen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Giessen.d5415.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Giessen ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Giessen Types of activities [Giessen travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Giessen.dx5415) ![Photo by Riccardo Schiaroli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/772a2268dad4aa9eb4ca2a9f49e999db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Riccardo Schiaroli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/772a2268dad4aa9eb4ca2a9f49e999db.jpg) ![Photo "Giessen" by Christoph Schäfer (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/579dde6df76e3d372487c6293a1cec50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/579dde6df76e3d372487c6293a1cec50.jpg) by [Christoph Schäfer](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1372576?with_photo_id=28683057) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Photo "Giessen" by B!G!1851 (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/67dc621e56756c02eb09da6f39bf91b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/67dc621e56756c02eb09da6f39bf91b8.jpg) by [B!G!1851](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:B!G!1851) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Photo "Giessen" by B!G!1851 (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/46988e3937ab141c70b9943919f7167c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/46988e3937ab141c70b9943919f7167c.jpg) by [B!G!1851](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:B!G!1851) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Photo "Giessen" by Christoph Schäfer (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/4793308e3f2c50aa52d2e2d58a40018c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/4793308e3f2c50aa52d2e2d58a40018c.jpg) by [Christoph Schäfer](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1372576?with_photo_id=28683057) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Giessen Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Giessen has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Giessen is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Giessen to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Giessen Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Giessen. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Giessen attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Giessen | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Braunfels: Guided Tour of the Fairytale Castle Braunfels](/things-to-do/braunfels-guided-tour-of-the-fairytale-castle-braunfels.a48671562.activity-details): CA $15 | | Top 5 things to do | [Braunfels: Guided Tour of the Fairytale Castle Braunfels](/things-to-do/braunfels-guided-tour-of-the-fairytale-castle-braunfels.a48671562.activity-details)[Wetzlar Private Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/wetzlar-private-guided-walking-tour.a48278636.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Wetzlar Private Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/wetzlar-private-guided-walking-tour.a48278636.activity-details) | | With kids | [Braunfels: Guided Tour of the Fairytale Castle Braunfels](/things-to-do/braunfels-guided-tour-of-the-fairytale-castle-braunfels.a48671562.activity-details) | ## What to do in Giessen --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Giessen #### Mathematikum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mathematikum during your travels in Giessen. Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.ca/Mathematikum-Giessen.d6274979.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hessenhallen Learn about the events happening at Hessenhallen during your trip to Giessen. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hessenhallen-Giessen.d818566936541696000.Vacation-Attraction) #### Giessen Botanical Garden Explore the great outdoors at Giessen Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Giessen. Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.ca/Giessen-Botanical-Garden-Giessen.d553248625331919104.Vacation-Attraction) #### Liebig Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Liebig Museum during your trip to Giessen. Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.ca/Liebig-Museum-Giessen.d6274976.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stadttheater You can make plans for a show at Stadttheater on your trip to Giessen. Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.ca/Stadttheater-Giessen.d6274982.Vacation-Attraction) #### Castle Greifenstein You can find out about the history of Giessen with a stop at Castle Greifenstein. Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.ca/Castle-Greifenstein-Giessen.d553248621532508365.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Giessen ![Photo by Nando Meckel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cece96bebd57fbefc78987738192b159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wetzlar ![Photo "Staufenberg" by Muck50 (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/1bcf1d867e45f7304c56b6931a247dad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Muck50](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Muck50) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Staufenberg ![Photo "Buseck" by Cherubino (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/95a3c91f3073f8e20b3b685000d24aa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Cherubino](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Cherubino) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Buseck ![Photo "Huettenberg" by DerHexer (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/0b4f2b19da377699812f6da246494db8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [DerHexer](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:DerHexer) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Huettenberg ![Photo "Pohlheim" by Cherubino (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/f73fe2b4e8d784ae515fafc9093929a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [Cherubino](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Cherubino) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Pohlheim ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Giessen worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Giessen? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Giessen? ### Is three days enough to stay in Giessen? ### Is Giessen a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Giessen with kids? > - 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