Darmstadt Government Region

The Darmstadt region is an administrative area in Hesse covering roughly 7,400 square kilometers (2,870 sq mi), with several large cities including Frankfurt, Offenbach am Main, and Wiesbaden. The territory spans diverse landscapes and urban spaces filled with research facilities and industrial operations.

The administrative region was created in 1945 following World War II as part of the reorganization of German governance under Allied occupation. Its current boundaries reflect the territorial divisions established during this postwar restructuring period.

The region hosts the Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt, a place where artists and craftspeople gathered to explore new ways of living and building in the early 20th century. The architecture of this colony reflects how people of that time tried to blend beauty with everyday life.

The region benefits from strong international air connectivity through Frankfurt Airport located within its territory. Visitors will find transportation and accommodation options readily available due to its well-developed network of cities and infrastructure.

The European Space Operations Centre operates within this territory, serving as the command hub for space missions monitored from here. Additionally, specialized research facilities focused on chemistry and other sciences are concentrated here, making the region an international hub for scientific work.

Location: Hesse

Inception: 1945

Capital city: Darmstadt

Elevation above the sea: 179 m

Shares border with: Lower Franconia

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

GPS coordinates: 50.08000,8.75000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:31