What to do in Giessen

Activities, attractions and tours

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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

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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.

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What to do in Giessen

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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.

Mathematikum

Hessenhallen

Learn about the events happening at Hessenhallen during your trip to Giessen. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Hessenhallen

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.

Giessen Botanical Garden

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.

Castle Greifenstein

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.

Liebig Museum

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.

Stadttheater

 

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Day trip destinations from Giessen

Blick auf die alte Lahnbrücke und den Wetzlarer Dom im Hintergrund.

Wetzlar

Totenberg von Südsüdwest bei Treis an der Lumda

Staufenberg

Evangelische Kirche Beuern

Buseck

This image was uploaded as part of Wiki Loves Monuments 2011.

Huettenberg

Roman watchtower at the Limes, No. WP 4/49. Replica from 1967. New research has shown that the Roman Limes watchtowers possessed one more floor, as can be seen in the replica near Idstein.

Pohlheim

Frequently asked questions

Is Giessen worth visiting?
Famous for its nature and festivals, finding fun things to do in Giessen is simple. Be sure to add Mathematikum to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Giessen?
Mathematikum and Gleiberg Castle are two great places to start your getaway adventures. Be sure to check out the shopping and dining options in Giessen while you're in town too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Giessen?
Mathematikum is one of the top tourist attractions in Giessen and should feature high on every itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Giessen?
You can easily tour leading attractions like Mathematikum, Gleiberg Castle and Stadttheater with a three-day trip to Giessen. On average, many travellers book two days here. There's plenty to explore nearby too, so stay a while longer and check out Eschborn.
Is Giessen a walkable city?
With attractions like Mathematikum close by, Giessen is every bit a place to experience on foot. Want to discover some hip neighbourhoods within walking distance of downtown? Krofdorf-Gleiberg is around 5 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Giessen with kids?
Whether you're vacationing with tiny adventurers or thrill-loving teens, a schedule filled with fun activities makes a big difference. Browse our recommendations for what to do in Giessen with kids.

What to do in Giessen for adults?
There's no shortage of things to do in Giessen, with activities for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Liebig Museum.
Are there free things to do in Giessen?
One of the top ways to find free things to do in Giessen is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on interesting neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can experience without taking your wallet out. Heimatmuseum Staufenberg is one sight that doesn't charge an entrance fee.

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