Gießen, Administrative district in Hesse, Germany
The Giessen district spans 854 square kilometers across central Hesse, encompassing 18 municipalities with the city of Giessen as its administrative center.
The district was established in 1832 as part of the administrative reorganization of the Grand Duchy of Hesse, marking a new era of local governance.
The district contains multiple educational institutions, including the University of Giessen, which shapes the regional identity through research and academic programs.
The district office in Giessen city manages administrative affairs for 272,874 residents and provides public services across all municipalities.
The district maintains a network of 18 distinct communities, each contributing to the region through specialized agricultural and industrial activities.
Location: Giessen Government Region
Inception: 1832
Capital city: Giessen
Elevation above the sea: 222 m
Shares border with: Marburg-Biedenkopf, Vogelsbergkreis, Wetteraukreis, Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Website: http://landkreisgiessen.de
GPS coordinates: 50.57493,8.70903
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
Münzenberg Castle
14.5 km
Butzbach Prison
16.5 km
Arnsburg Abbey
10.8 km
Gießen station
3.3 km
Fußgängerplattform am Selterstor
2.9 km
Dünsberg
12.4 km
Mathematikum
3.2 km
Gleiberg Castle
6.9 km
Rubber Island
3.8 km
Christoph Gießen
4 km
Friedelhausen Castle
12.3 km
Theater Giessen
2.4 km
Schloss Laubach
20.3 km
Gießen Airbase
2.4 km
Staufenberg Castle
10.1 km
Spilburg
13.6 km
Castle Badenburg (Gießen)
6.1 km
Schloss Lich
10 km
Wetterau-Limes
8.4 km
Riesenmammutbaum bei Schotten
30.6 km
Amtsgerichtsstraße 4
9.6 km
Vetzberg Castle
8.3 km
Waldstadion
1.2 km
Justizvollzugsanstalt Rockenberg
15.8 km
Ringwall Dünsberg
12.4 km
Evangelische Kirche Leihgestern
5.8 km
Johanneskirche
2.7 km
St. Bonifatius
2.8 kmReviews
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