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Giesen, Germany
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Giesen is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 9,909. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Giesen
Giesen 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.
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| Population | 9,909 |
| Population Density | 1,990 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.1972°, 9.8989° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.3 inches (1,048 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.8 inches (63 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,753 |
About Giesen
Giesen is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 9,909. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Giesen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,753 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 386 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $419 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Housing Units | 3,964 |
Property Tax
Climate in Giesen
Giesen has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 694 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1972°N, 9.8989°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in |
Giesen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Giesen
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Hasede | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Giesen | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Emmerke | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Giesen
36 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen | music, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (OL) | ndr, ndr 1 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Niedersachsen | pop | MP3 | |
| radio ffn - Radio Bollerwagen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover 100.0 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio21 Hannover | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (Braunschweig) | music, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Schlager | - | MP3 | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (OS) | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Hits* | charts, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ffn Frühstyxradio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Deutschlandradio | world | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio21 | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Rock Antenne Biker Rock | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - 80er | 1980s, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ffn 708090 | 70's, 80's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DARK MELODY ENTERTAINMENT | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Meer Radio 88.0 FM | variety | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Bollerwagen | dance, edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (LG) | lüneburg | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arti Gian FM | dance, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio ffn - Dance Only | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Peppermint | dance, funk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioMonster.FM - Evergreens | evergreens, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover 100.0 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - 90er | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioMonster.FM - Schlager Kanal | radiomonster, schlager | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Gold | 60er, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radiosr24 | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn - Radio Rotkäppchen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FluxFM Sachsen | trance | MP3 | |
| 99drei Radio Mittweida | new-wave | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio PowerVoice | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tonkuhle | public radio | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Giesen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antikriegshaus Sievershausen | ||||
| Ausstellung Upcyclingbörse Hannover | ||||
| Bergbau- und Salzmuseum | ||||
| Bistumsarchiv | ||||
| Buchdruck-Museum | ||||
| Bunkermuseum | ||||
| Dommuseum Hildesheim | ||||
| Ehemaliges Kleinwagen- Museum | ||||
| Eisenzeithaus | ||||
| Erich-Mäder-Glasmuseum | ||||
| Fachgebiet Geschichte der Veterinärmedizin / Museum | ||||
| Fagus-Gropius-Ausstellung | ||||
| Felsenkeller Moritzberg | ||||
| Friedhofsmuseum Hannover | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Ahlem | ||||
| Glasmacherhaus | ||||
| Goseriedebad | ||||
| Hannomagmuseum | ||||
| Hannover Kiosk | ||||
| Hannoversches Fernmeldemuseum | ||||
| Hanover Historical Museum | ||||
| Hanover Tramway Museum | ||||
| Haus am Junkernhof | ||||
| Haus des Universums | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ahrbergen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Elze | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ronnenberg | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Linderte | ||||
| Heimatstube Pattensen | ||||
| HI-SCORE | ||||
| Historischer Töpferofen | ||||
| Kindermuseum Zinnober | ||||
| KUBUS Gallery | ||||
| KulturWerkStadt | ||||
| Kunstverein Hannover | ||||
| Kunstverein Langenhagen | ||||
| Luftfahrtmuseum Laatzen-Hannover e.V. | ||||
| Museum August Kestner | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Alfeld - Lateinschule | ||||
| Museum der Zeit | ||||
| Museum für textile Kunst | ||||
| Museumsbahnhof Almstedt-Segeste | ||||
| Museumsstellwerk Lpf | ||||
| Neisser Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Niedersächsisches Landesmuseum | ||||
| Niedersächsisches Museum für Kali- und Salzbergbau | ||||
| Norddeutsches Museum für HiFi- und Studiotechnik | ||||
| Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Privatmuseum Walter Reinhardt – Villa Potzlach | ||||
| Regional-Museum Sehnde | ||||
| Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum | ||||
| RosebuschVerlassenschaften | ||||
| Sammlung Rolf Irle - Musikinstrumentenmuseum | ||||
| Schnarch-Museum | ||||
| Sprengel Museum | ||||
| Stadtarchiv | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Gronau | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Hildesheim | ||||
| Theatermuseum | ||||
| Tiermuseum | ||||
| Tintenturm | ||||
| Töpfermuseum | ||||
| Werksmuseum Eisen&Stahl | ||||
| Wildlife Steinbergium (Waldmuseum) | ||||
| Wilhelm-Busch Deutsches Museum für Karikatur und Zeichenkunst | ||||
| WOK - World of Kitchen | ||||
| WOK-Museum | ||||
| Zeitzentrum Zivilcourage |
Libraries in Giesen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 0.0 | |||||
| Alte Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Dinge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hochschule Hannover, Bibliothek im Kurt-Schwitters-Forum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hochschule Hannover, Teilbibliothek Bioverfahrenstechnik | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hochschule Hannover, Teilbibliothek Diakonie, Gesundheit und Soziales | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hochschule Hannover, Zentralbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Landeskirchenamtes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Landgerichts Hannover | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Sprengel Museums | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei für Patient:innen und Hochschulangehörige | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Lamspringe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Pattensen | 0.0 | |||||
| DAV Sektion Hannover e.V. - Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Dombibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Isernhagen | 0.0 | |||||
| German National Library of Science and Technology | 0.0 | |||||
| Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Iranische Bibliothek & Dokumentationszentrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Iranische Bibliothek in Hannover | 0.0 | |||||
| Jugendbibliothek und Stadtbibliothek List | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek Südstadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinderbücherei Lukas | 0.0 | |||||
| Leinebücherei Gronau | 0.0 | |||||
| MHH Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Nordstadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Open Science Lab, TIB | 0.0 | |||||
| Oststadtbibliothek im Pavillon | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt-/ Schulbibliothek Badenstedt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt-/ Schulbibliothek Mühlenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt-/Schulbibliothek Roderbruch | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Döhren | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Hannover | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Herrenhausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Kleefeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Laatzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lehrte | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Linden | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Misburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ricklingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Sarstedt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Vahrenheide | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Vahrenwald | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbiliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bad Salzdetfurth | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Am Kronsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Ihme-Roloven | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Ronnenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Technische Informationsbibliothek und Universitätsbibliothek Hannover | 0.0 | |||||
| Technische Informationsbibliothek und Universitätsbibliothek Hannover | 0.0 | |||||
| Technische Informationsbibliothek und Universitätsbibliothek Hannover | 0.0 | |||||
| Technische Informationsbibliothek und Universitätsbibliothek Hannover | 0.0 | |||||
| TiHo-Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Hildesheim | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Giesen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An der Marktkirche (Hanns-Lilje-Platz) | |||||
| An der Marktkirche (Hanns-Lilje-Platz) | |||||
| Badenstedter Markt | |||||
| Badenstedter Markt | |||||
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Bauernmarkt Bult | |||||
| Bauernmarkt Bult | |||||
| Blumenmarkt | |||||
| Blumenmarkt | |||||
| Herrenhäuser Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Netter Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Neue Mitte Duingen | |||||
| Pfarrlandplatz | |||||
| Platz der Klein-Buchholzer Bürger | |||||
| Ratskeller / Marktplatz | |||||
| Schaperplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Moltkeplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Heidering | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Heidering | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Historischer Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Jahnplatz/Auf dem Dorn | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Klopstockstraße | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Lamspringe | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Misburg | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Misburg | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Neustädter Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Oststadt (Lister Meile) | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Oststadt (Lister Meile) | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Stephansplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Stephansplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Zoo - An der Friedenskirche | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Zoo - An der Friedenskirche |
Hotels in Giesen
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Giesen
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Giesen
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Giesen
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Giesen
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Giesen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Das Freie | ||||
| Hildesheimer Braumanufaktur | ||||
| Hüpscher Werkstatt Bräu | ||||
| Mashsee Brauerei GmbH & Co. KG | ||||
| Mashsee Brauerei GmbH & Co. KG | ||||
| Robens Craft Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Giesen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Giesen
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Area Mühlwiese | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Giesen
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | Large Airport |
| Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport | BWE | Medium Airport |
| Celle Army Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Faßberg Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Wunstorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Am Salzgittersee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Gandersheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Pyrmont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berliner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bisperode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Celle-Arloh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Deisterflieger UL | - | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eimbeckhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fresh Breeze UL | - | Small Airport |
| Gronau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Wiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großes Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hellenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hildesheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hodenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höxter-Holzminden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoya Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ithwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Katensen private UL strip | - | Small Airport |
| Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Northeim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oppershausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Scheuen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg at Wessein Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sultmer Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ummern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weper Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wilsche Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Giesen
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| Hermes Paketshop |
Treatment Centers in Giesen
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Brandes und Diesing - Reha-Vitalcentrum List | ||
| Klinik für Rehabilitationsmedizin | ||
| MEDIAN Salze Klinik Bad Salzdetfurth | ||
| Paritätische Suchthilfe Niedersachsen | ||
| Phlebosan | ||
| Reha am Stadion | ||
| Salzgrotte | ||
| VAMED Rehaklinik Bad Salzdetfurth |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Giesen
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Friedenskirche | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Kapelle | |
| Sankt Andreas | |
| Sankt Pankratius | |
| Sankt Paulus | |
| St. Martin | |
| St. Martin | |
| St. Vitus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Giesen
What is the population of Giesen?
Giesen has a population of 9,909 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,990 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.
Is Giesen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,753, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $419 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Giesen?
Giesen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 24.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Giesen?
There are 386 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Giesen?
The median home value in Giesen is $83,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $419. The homeownership rate is 56.8%.