Göttingen

Goettingen

The city of many Nobel Prizes offers historic half-timbered architecture and university city flair

Göttingen is a university town steeped in tradition and ranks among Germany’s most important centers of science. The Georg August University of Göttingen was founded in the 18th century and has produced numerous prominent researchers. The city is particularly well known for its impressive total of 40 Nobel laureates who studied or taught here. Researchers here were particularly successful in physics and chemistry in the early 20th century. The university continues to have a strong influence on the cityscape today—many facilities, libraries, and research institutes are closely tied to the city’s daily life. Visitors experience a vibrant mix of science, student life, and the historic old town.

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Sights in Goettingen

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  • Marktplatz und Gänseliesel

    The market square forms the center of the old town. The famous Gänseliesel, a fountain statue that is considered a landmark, is also located here. Doctoral students often kiss the statue after passing their doctoral exams. This is why she is often referred to as the "most kissed girl in the world".

      Address: Markt, 37073 Göttingen Markt, Göttingen
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    • funXperience Göttingen

      An indoor playground with mini golf, escape games and interactive games. Visitors can solve puzzles and experience adventures together.

        Address: Willi-Eichler-Straße 1, 37079 Göttingen Willi-Eichler-Straße 1, Göttingen
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      • Botanischer Garten Göttingen

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        The botanical garden is part of the university and displays plants from different climate zones. Greenhouses and open spaces offer a diverse collection.

          Address: Untere Karspüle 2, 37073 Göttingen Untere Karspüle 2, Göttingen
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        • Forum Wissen

          The Forum Wissen is a modern science museum at the university. Interactive exhibitions vividly convey research and findings. Visitors can actively experience science here.

            Address: Berliner Straße 28, 37073 Göttingen Berliner Straße 28, Göttingen
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          • Städtisches Museum

            The Göttingen Municipal Museum shows the history of the city from its foundation to the present day. Exhibitions provide insights into everyday life, science and development. Visitors get an overview of Göttingen here.

              Address: Ritterplan 7-8, 37073 Göttingen Ritterplan 7-8, Göttingen
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            • Wiechert’sche Erdbebenwarte

              The earthquake station is one of the oldest seismological stations in the world. Historical measuring instruments show the development of earthquake research. Visitors gain insights into the geosciences.

              Address: Herzberger Landstraße 180-182, 37075 Göttingen Herzberger Landstraße 180-182, Göttingen
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            • Altes Rathaus Göttingen

              The Old Town Hall is a historic building on the market square and reflects Göttingen's importance as a commercial and administrative center. Visitors can discover a central building in the city's history here.

                Address: Markt 9, 37073 Göttingen Markt 9, Göttingen
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              • Stadtmauer Göttingen

                Remains of the medieval town wall are still preserved and characterize the townscape. Footpaths lead along the former fortifications. Visitors can trace the historical structure of the town here.

                  Address: Stadtwall, 37073 Göttingen Stadtwall, Göttingen
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                • Göttinger Wald

                  The Göttinger Wald is a large wooded area on the outskirts of the city consisting mainly of deciduous trees.

                  Address: 37077 Göttingen Göttingen
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                • Bismarckturm

                  The tower is situated on a hill and offers a view over the town and surrounding area. Visitors can combine nature and views here.

                  Address: Bismarckturm 99, 37085 Göttingen Bismarckturm 99, Göttingen
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