Giessen is located in the central German state of Hesse, halfway between Frankfurt and Marburg cities. Giessen has a long history dating back to the early Middle Ages. The town is built on the banks of the River Lahn and close to the large lake Dutenhofener, where swimming and boating are popular.

Many of Giessen's buildings were severely damaged during World War II, but it has grown into a vibrant university town. Today, the city houses numerous reconstructed half-timbered buildings and two palaces built in 1350 and 1530. The city's historic botanical gardens are the oldest in Germany, founded in 1609. The university-managed gardens have over 8,000 plants and trees that students use for research. The Giessen museums will inspire mathematics and science lovers. Those who are into mathematics should head to the Methamaticum, a unique museum that houses many hands-on exhibits that encourage learning through play.

Giessen is a university city where nearly one in three residents attend either the state of the University of Giessen, which includes the private university hospital Giessen, or the campus of the Giessen Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (University of Applied Sciences). University Hospital Giessen is the third-largest medical institution in Germany. The hospital specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Thanks to the joint efforts of the city and the university, Giessen is a center of knowledge, unleashing its innovative potential in the region. In addition, university researchers are at the forefront of many inter-university projects and organize major national and international conferences.

The city is much loved by locals, students, and visitors for its culture, shops, and culinary offerings. In addition, the Giessen area is known for its beautiful scenery and natural beauty: there are extensive hiking, biking, and rollerblading trails, several lakes, and many famous and historic sites.

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