Gießen

The Giessen district is an administrative region in central Hesse comprising 18 municipalities with the city as its administrative center. The area encompasses a mixed landscape of river valleys, rolling hills, and farmland spread across the region.

The district was established in 1832 during an administrative reorganization of the Grand Duchy of Hesse and became central to regional governance. Since then, the area evolved as an economic and cultural hub in central Hesse with growing influence.

The district contains multiple educational institutions, including the University of Giessen, which shapes the regional identity through research and academic programs.

Visitors can find several museums, nature reserves, and hiking trails suitable for day trips throughout the area. The individual municipalities are accessible by public transportation and offer local accommodation options.

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: December 17, 2025 08:57