Niederwalgern station

Niederwalgern is a railway station near Giessen that displays typical 19th-century architecture with red brick walls and symmetrical layout. The building stands along the Main-Weser Railway route with platforms positioned to serve passing trains efficiently.

The station opened on August 25, 1850, as part of the railway network expansion into the Hesse region at that time. This opening brought direct train connections to surrounding areas for the first time.

The station building comes from an era when railways fundamentally changed German society and served as gathering places in the community. Such places shaped daily life back then and were more than just transportation hubs.

The station is served by regional train lines such as the Mittelhessen-Express and Main-Sieg-Express that run multiple times daily. Visitors should check the schedule before traveling since departure times may vary by season.

The original signal box on the south side of the building dates back to the station's founding era and has been preserved largely unchanged. It operated for over 150 years and remains a quiet reminder of early railway technology.

Location: Weimar

Location: Giessen

Official opening: August 25, 1850

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Niederwalgern

GPS coordinates: 50.73640,8.70833

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23