Giessen Government Region

The Giessen Government Region is an administrative area in central Hesse comprising five districts: Giessen, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Limburg-Weilburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, and Vogelsbergkreis. The territory combines rural and urban areas, with the administration centered in Giessen city.

The region was established in 1981 by merging districts previously under Darmstadt administration with one district from Kassel. This reorganization created the current administrative framework that guides the area's governance.

The region centers on university towns and historic settlements that shape daily life and learning. Education stands at the heart of community identity, visible in how locals value knowledge and institutions.

The area is easily accessible by car and train, with good connections linking the districts together. Visitors can move between urban centers and rural communities depending on their interests.

The region is home to the University of Giessen, founded in the early 1600s, one of Germany's oldest institutions. This university transformed the area into a center for learning and scholarship that attracts students and researchers from around the world.

Location: Hesse

Inception: January 1, 1981

Capital city: Giessen

Elevation above the sea: 274 m

Website: https://rp-giessen.hessen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.67000,8.67000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26