Hessian State Archives of Marburg

The Hessian State Archives of Marburg is a repository for governmental documents, personal papers, photographs, and maps from the Hesse region. The collection documents various aspects of regional administration and society across multiple time periods.

The institution was founded in 1869 to collect and preserve records from Hessian administration. Since then it has continuously expanded its collections and manages documents spanning a long regional past.

The archives preserve documents that show how people in the region lived and worked across different centuries. Visitors can see how crafts, farming, and city life are reflected in the records kept here.

The archives are located at Friedrichsplatz 15 and are accessible to visitors during regular hours. Before your visit it helps to check which collections are available and how you can access the materials you want to see.

The archives hold original administrative papers reaching back to the early founding years of the region. This unbroken documentation shows how local governance evolved over many generations.

Location: Marburg

Inception: 1869

Part of: State Archives of Hesse

Address: Friedrichsplatz 15, 35037 Marburg

Website: http://landesarchiv.hessen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.80331,8.76331

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49