Göttingen
in Lower Saxony, Germany

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.534 and 9.932 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 32' 3" and E 9° 55' 56"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
German
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:29 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:22 am and 6:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Germany in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Germany.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Germany. Last Update: 2024-03-19 07:55:12

Discover Göttingen

Göttingen in Lower Saxony with it's 122,149 citizens is a city in Germany about 163 mi (or 262 km) south-west of Berlin, the country's capital city.

Local time in Göttingen is now 10:29 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Berlin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Göttingen, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Germany is Kassel-Calden Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 41 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Germany is Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), North-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rosdorf, Gemeinde Friedland, Waake, Rohrberg and Juhnde. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

15°C (59 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

15°C (59 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Freizeit In

Address
2,7 mi
Dransfelder Str. 3
37079 Göttingen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Am Papenberg

Address
1,3 mi
Hermann-Rein-Str. 2
37075 Göttingen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Parkhotel Ropeter

Address
1,5 mi
Kasseler Landstr. 45
37081 Göttingen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novostar First Class Garni

Address
1,3 mi
Kasseler Landstr. 25
37081 Göttingen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 22:00
Weekend: 6:30 - 22:00


Gebhards Romantik Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
Goetheallee 22-23
37073 Göttingen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Park Inn by Radisson

Address
1,3 mi
Kasseler Landstr. 25c
37081 Göttingen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Eden-Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
Reinhäuser Landstr. 22 A
37083 Göttingen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


IntercityHotel

Address
0,4 mi
Bahnhofsallee 1 A
37081 Göttingen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Leine - Hotel Boardinghouse

Address
0,7 mi
Groner Landstr. 55
37081 Göttingen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Astoria

Address
1,4 mi
Hannoversche Str. 51-53
37075 Göttingen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 19:00


Videos from this area

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The University of Göttingen for Scholars

Published: May 16, 2013
Length: 06:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Founded in 1737, the University of Goettingen is a research university of high international standing. It is well-known, not only for its remarkably diverse range of subjects, but also for...


Studying at the University of Göttingen: Introduction Days for International Students 2013

Published: November 19, 2013
Length: 09:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Every year, the University of Göttingen organises introduction days for new international students. These introduction days help the new students to get to know the University, the city of...


Aller Anfang ist schwer? Nicht an der Uni Göttingen!

Published: October 25, 2013
Length: 08:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Was sind eure ersten Eindrücke von Göttingen? Wie lief die O-Phase? Warum die Göttingen als Studienstadt? Das und viel mehr haben wir Erstis bei der Imma-Feier gefragt. "Das ist ihr Tag",...


R. v. Weizsäcker: Studienzeit in Göttingen

Published: February 02, 2015
Length: 16:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Altbundespräsident Richard von Weizsäcker spricht über seine Studienzeit an der Universität Göttingen. Auszug aus einem Gespräch mit Prof. Dr. Arnulf Quadt, Fakultät für Physik, und...


Jumpstyle Auftritt beim Abschlussball der Tanzschule Krebs aus Göttingen

Published: April 26, 2012
Length: 24:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TSKrebs

Der Auftritt der Jumpstyler beim Abschlussball am 24.3.2012 in der Stadthalle in Göttingen.


Studieren in Goettingen

Published: December 19, 2012
Length: 58:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Warum es sich lohnt, in Göttingen zu studieren, erfährst Du hier. Forschen, Freunde finden und Fahrrad fahren -- die kleine Großstadt und ihre Uni haben für jeden etwas.


Weihnachtsmarkt Göttingen

Published: December 10, 2011
Length: 42:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GoeCam

Ein kleiner Rundgang über den traditionellen Göttinger Weihnachtsmarkt. Weitere Informationen unter: http://www.goettinger-weihnachtsmarkt.de/


Mathe studieren in Göttingen

Published: June 12, 2014
Length: 22:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Du hast Lust auf Knobeln, Teamarbeit und eine angenehme Atmosphäre zum Studieren? Dann bist du bei den Mathematikerinnen und Mathematikern in Göttingen genau richtig. Studierende und ...


Göttingen und die Quantenmechanik: Born, Heisenberg, Hund

Published: February 05, 2013
Length: 29:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Prof. Dr. Kurt Schönhammer über "Göttingen und die Quantenmechanik: Born, Heisenberg, Hund". Vortrag im Rahmen der öffentlichen Ringvorlesung "Sie befruchtet und ziert" am 13. November...


An die Uni, fertig, los! Vorkurse an der Uni Göttingen

Published: April 04, 2013
Length: 49:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Die Universität Göttingen bietet für viele Studienfächer bereits VOR Beginn des Semesters Lehrveranstaltungen und Übungen für Erstis an. Und das hat viele VORteile: Überprüfe deinen...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of Göttingen

The University of Göttingen (German: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, GAU), known informally as Georgia Augusta, is a university in the city of Göttingen, Germany. Founded in 1734 by George II, King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, it opened for classes in 1737. The University of Göttingen soon grew in size and popularity. Göttingen is a historic university city, with a high student and faculty population.

Located at 51.5419, 9.93444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1734 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 1730s, Universities and colleges in Lower Saxony, University of Göttingen, Coimbra Group, Forestry education, History of forestry education

Albanifriedhof

Albanifriedhof is a cemetery in Göttingen, Germany just outside the city wall to the southeast. It is most famous as the final resting place of Carl Friedrich Gauss. The cemetery is named after St. Albani Evangelical Lutheran Church in Göttingen.

Located at 51.5319, 9.94195 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in Germany, Lutheran cemeteries, Göttingen, Protected areas of Lower Saxony, Buildings and structures in Lower Saxony

Gänseliesel

The Gänseliesel is a fountain which was erected in 1901 in front of the mediaeval town hall of Göttingen, Germany. Although rather small in size, the fountain is the most well-known landmark of the city. Today, it is an essential part of the graduation celebrations for every student who finishes a doctorate at the George August University Göttingen to climb the fountain and to kiss the statue of the goose girl.

Located at 51.5328, 9.935 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Göttingen, Fountains in Germany, Buildings and structures in Lower Saxony, Visitor attractions in Lower Saxony, Birds in art

Göttingen State and University Library

The Göttingen State and University Library (German: Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen or SUB Göttingen) is the library for Göttingen University as well as the central library for the German State of Lower Saxony (with its central catalogue), and the library for the Göttingen Academy of Sciences.

Located at 51.5397, 9.93639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Göttingen, Libraries in Germany, Academic libraries in Germany, University of Göttingen, 1734 establishments, Deposit libraries

SS. Peter and Paul's Church, Göttingen

The Paulinerkirche in the historic city center of Göttingen was completed as a minster in 1304. Today it serves as a convention and exposition centre for the Göttingen State and University Library. In 1294 the Dominican Order was permitted to settle in Göttingen and started to build a monastery in the western part of the city center. The minster was constructed in the style of a gothic hall church typical for the order.

Located at 51.5338, 9.93202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Göttingen, Churches in Lower Saxony, Gothic hall churches in Germany

Sammlung für Völkerkunde

The Sammlung für Völkerkunde (German for Ethnological Collection) at the Institute of Cultural and Social Anthropology of the University of Göttingen is one of Germany's most important ethnological collections. The museum was founded around 1780 and revived around 1930, and is now funded by the state of Lower Saxony.

Located at 51.535, 9.94083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Lower Saxony, Ethnographic museums in Germany, University museums in Germany, University of Göttingen

Göttingen Academy of Sciences

The Göttingen Academy of Sciences (in German Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen) is the second oldest of the seven academies of sciences in Germany. It has the task of promoting research under its own auspices and in collaboration with academics in and outside Germany. It has its seat in the university town of Göttingen.

Located at 51.5347, 9.93722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Scientific societies, Göttingen, Academies of sciences

Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity

The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity (until 2007 Max Planck Institute for History) is located in Göttingen, Germany. It is one of 80 institute in the Max Planck Society (Max Planck Gesellschaft). The institute was founded in 1956. In March 2007 the Senate of the Max Planck Society decided to rename the Institute to Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity.

Located at 51.5408, 9.94667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Max Planck Society, Research institutes in Germany, Social science institutes

Göttingen station

Göttingen railway station, known in German as Bahnhof Göttingen, is an InterCityExpress stop on Germany's domestic long-distance rail network and the only passenger station of the city of Göttingen. Built in 1854 as the terminus of the Hanoverian Southern Railway, the station lies west of the medieval town centre. The station today has four platform islands each with two through tracks. In addition there is a through track for goods traffic between the station building and the platforms.

Located at 51.5367, 9.92694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Göttingen, Railway stations in Lower Saxony

Old Botanical Garden of Göttingen University

The Old Botanical Garden of Göttingen University (German: Alte Botanische Garten der Universität Göttingen or Alte Botanische Garten Göttingen), with an area of 4.5 hectares, is an historic botanical garden maintained by the University of Göttingen. It is located in the Altstadt at Untere Karspüle 1, adjacent to the city wall, Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany, and open daily.

Located at 51.5382, 9.9367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Germany, Gardens in Lower Saxony, University of Göttingen

Göttingen Observatory

Göttingen Observatory (Universitätssternwarte Göttingen or königliche Sternwarte Göttingen) is a German astronomical observatory located in Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Located at 51.5285, 9.94328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Astronomical observatories in Germany, 1816 establishments, 1984 disestablishments, University of Göttingen, Buildings and structures in Lower Saxony

Theater im OP

The Theater im OP (ThOP) is the university theater of Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. It was founded by the theatre section of the German Department. Its main objective is to give training and practical experience in theater. The theater's name refers to its location, which is the former medical operation room. This structure produces a virtual theater-in-the-round (bench seats are on the two larger, opposing sides and additional seats are often added on a third side.

Located at 51.5419, 9.94 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Göttingen

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Göttingen.

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Göttingen: Historisches Rathaus mit Gänseliesel-Brunnen, Göttingen (source)

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Göttingen: Goettingen Hiroshimaplatz, Göttingen (source)

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Göttingen: Goettingen − Panorama, Göttingen (source)

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