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Tourist-Information Gießen

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The Giessen Tourist Information Office is the central and first point of contact for guests, residents and new citizens of the city of Giessen. You will receive current tips on sightseeing, leisure activities, gastronomy, accommodation and events. After moving to the city centre near the church square in 2018, it is centrally located and easily accessible even for tourists travelling on and along the Lahn.
In addition, the Tourist Information Office offers a variety of interesting guided city tours, is the place to go for Giessen souvenirs and also offers tickets for events in Giessen, the region and the Rhine-Main area.
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The Giessen Tourist Information Office is the central and first point of contact for guests, residents and new citizens of the city of Giessen for up-to-date tips on sightseeing, leisure activities, gastronomy, accommodation and events. After moving to the city centre near the church square in 2018, it is centrally located and easily accessible even for tourists travelling on and along the Lahn.
With the public guided tours offered by the Tourist Information Office, both guests and residents of Giessen can (re)experience the city and its history. The spectrum ranges from the historical beginnings of Giessen, the 1950s, the times of the US depot, from informative food tasting at the weekly market, a walk through the city‘s "dark" corners, getting to know famous daughters and sons of Giessen, right up to nature inside the city, above as well as below the water. The costumed city tours are the entertaining highlights on offer. In addition to the public dates, guided tours for groups can be booked at the Giessen Tourist Information Office.
You will also find great city Merchandise such as Gießen Kolter, CITY-MEMO Gießen, calendars featuring Giessen motifs, LIEBE-bag, Kinopolis gift tins, Gießen-Gin, mugs, bags, magnets and postcards, also recreation maps, hiking guides, bicycle tour planners and much more you need for your leisure activities in and around the city.
Here you can also buy tickets for attractive events in the Congress Hall, Hessenhallen and other locations in Gießen, central Hesse, Rhine-Main and beyond.
You can also purchase gift cards for the above-mentioned products and city tours.
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Open Jan 06, 2026 through Dec 23, 2026 from Sat 10:00–14:00 .
Open Jan 06, 2026 through Dec 23, 2026 from Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri 10:00–18:00 .
Open Jan 05, 2027 through Dec 23, 2027 from Sat and Sun 10:00–14:00 .
Open Jan 05, 2027 through Dec 23, 2027 from Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri 10:00–18:00 .

Due to events and more, the opening hours may change. More detailed information at www.giessen-entdecken.de.

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50.586253, 8.675614
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50°35'10.5"N 8°40'32.2"E
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