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Giesen

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Giesen

Giesen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Harsum, 49km from Celle Castle.

Giesen is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 9,909, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Giesen sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Giesen to your route.

About Giesen

Giesen (German pronunciation: [ˈɡiːzn̩]) is a village and a municipality in the district of Hildesheim, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 6 km northwest of Hildesheim, and 22 km southeast of Hanover. The municipality includes five villages: Ahrbergen (pop. 2,219) Emmerke (pop. 1,684) Giesen (pop.

Read more 3,401) Groß Förste (pop. 795) Hasede (pop. 1,606)

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Giesen offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Giesen located?

Giesen is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1972 latitude, 9.8989 longitude.

What is the population of Giesen?

Giesen has a population of approximately 9,909 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
9,909
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.1972, 9.8989

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Giesen

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Hildesheim Cathedral

A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Herrenhausen Gardens

Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.

26 km · about 30 min drive

museum

PS Storage Depot Einbeck

Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

PS.SPEICHER

A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Goslar Old Town

A UNESCO imperial town at the foot of the Harz, with 1,500 half-timbered houses and a thousand-year-old mine.

49 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Celle Castle

A Renaissance ducal castle anchoring one of Germany's most beautiful half-timbered old towns near the Lüneburg Heath.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Giesen

  • 66 kmBrockenThe Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Giesen.

Harsum

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 12,331

Sarstedt

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 18,718

Hildesheim

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 103,052

Heyersum

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,089

Algermissen

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 8,280

Nordstemmen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 13,148

Diekholzen

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 6,941

Betheln

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 1,093

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