Title: Things to Do in Giessen in 2026 | Expedia.com [Giessen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Giessen.dx5415)[Hotels in Giessen](https://expedia.com/Giessen-Hotels.d5415.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Giessen](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Giessen.d5415.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Giessen](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Giessen.d5415.Car-Rental-Guide)[Giessen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Giessen.d5415.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Giessen ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Giessen Types of activities [Giessen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Giessen.dx5415) ![#OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5415/81509475-98ba-404b-a371-9ec527917319.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5415/81509475-98ba-404b-a371-9ec527917319.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kloster Schiffenberg](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5415/73890410-fbc4-4927-8aaa-c08e54193fd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eichgärtenallee](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5415/dcce3819-590b-41a7-a6ea-27e5627c59d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gießen-Lützellinden, Sonnenuntergang durch Bäume](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5415/25e9b974-aff7-459f-93cc-f02a80e0af7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_5415) ## Recommended things to do in Giessen | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Braunfels: Guided Tour of the Fairytale Castle Braunfels](/things-to-do/braunfels-guided-tour-of-the-fairytale-braunfels-castle.a48671562.activity-details): $11 | | Top 5 things to do | [Braunfels: Guided Tour of the Fairytale Castle Braunfels](/things-to-do/braunfels-guided-tour-of-the-fairytale-braunfels-castle.a48671562.activity-details)[Wetzlar Private Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/wetzlar-private-guided-walking-tour.a48278636.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Braunfels: Guided Tour of the Fairytale Castle Braunfels](/things-to-do/braunfels-guided-tour-of-the-fairytale-braunfels-castle.a48671562.activity-details) | | With kids | [Braunfels: Guided Tour of the Fairytale Castle Braunfels](/things-to-do/braunfels-guided-tour-of-the-fairytale-braunfels-castle.a48671562.activity-details) | ## What to do in Giessen --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Giessen? 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Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Castle-Greifenstein-Giessen.d553248621532508365.Vacation-Attraction) #### Giessen Botanical Garden Explore the great outdoors at Giessen Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Giessen. Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Giessen-Botanical-Garden-Giessen.d553248625331919104.Vacation-Attraction) #### Liebig Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Liebig Museum during your trip to Giessen. Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Liebig-Museum-Giessen.d6274976.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Giessen ![Blick auf die alte Lahnbrücke und den Wetzlarer Dom im Hintergrund.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5254/604f3f31-29bd-42ab-874a-2e1780672083.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wetzlar ![Ev. Kirche Wißmar; rechts der Lollarer Kopf; Hinter dem Turm das Lahntal flußauswärts](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059418/aa1999ec-b473-4e9f-8eff-39f39696f576.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wettenberg ![Totenberg von Südsüdwest bei Treis an der Lumda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000737872/7455bae5-2f7b-4ed0-b86e-7baf9529f309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Staufenberg ![place with lime tree in kronberg im taunus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208204/c380b3fd-860b-4894-8533-ef807282f5e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Linden ![Evangelische Kirche Beuern](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208205/be194c17-05fb-4788-b23d-484ceb0640db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Buseck ![Schloss Friedelhausen in Mittelhessen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6277833/daa51d2c-a130-4a48-9624-a0d18dbbc4d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lollar ![This image was uploaded as part of Wiki Loves Monuments 2011.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000398920/e5e398ac-2f0d-4491-84e7-14919d12d566.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Huettenberg ![Alte Kirche (Watzenborn-Steinberg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000754060/f5faf6f7-f21d-40dc-96e3-1a3e5760f638.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Watzenborn ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Giessen worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Giessen? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Giessen? ### Is three days enough to stay in Giessen? ### Is Giessen a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Giessen with kids? > - 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