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About Giessen and the Surrounding Area

University city

Bird's eye view of the city of Giessen
Image: Universitätsstadt Giessen

                                                                         

Activities Gießen

Giessen has one of the highest student densities in
Germany and is located within the green hilly
landscape of Central Hesse. For students in
particular, it offers a wide range of cultural and
leisure activities...


...from rowing and canoeing on the Lahn, visits to
numerous castles in the surrounding area, to
extensive tours in the natural parks and
recreational areas in Vogelsberg and Wetterau.
Giessen's cinemas, theaters and museums also
provide a rich cultural programme.

Activities

Canoeing on the Lahn
Image: JLU / Sara Strüßmann

Gießen Description

Giessen, even though it’s a small town, is really out there. A lot of cultures are actually represented which I find really nice. Description from Mariam, MA Anglophone Studies Student

Living in Giessen

Living in Giessen

Students in Giessen either live in student dormitories, in private shared apartments or in
individual apartments. The International Office offers support for international students in
finding accomodation.

Important Facilities at JLU

Important Facilities at JLU

This section provides an overview of important facilities at JLU where international students
can obtain information about studying in Giessen.

Lokal International – Giessen‘s International Meeting Center