Landscape
Giesenhausen lies on the edge of the Kroppacher Schweiz in the Westerwald district of northern Rhineland-Palatinate. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Giesenhausen can then continue searching for accommodation.
The Hachenburg Westerwald holiday region encompasses the Kroppacher Schweiz, the Westerwald Lake District, the Upper Wied Valley and Hachenburg.
History and Culture
A lighthouse called Wallfeuer stands by Giesenhausen’s noise barrier.
A local history plaque at Haus Alhäuser presents the origins and development of Giesenhausen and mentions its first documented reference in 1311.
Things to Do
The Hachenburg Westerwald cycling route offers a detour to the nearby Marienstatt Cistercian Abbey. The nearby Marienstatt Cistercian Abbey is home to one of Germany’s oldest Gothic basilicas. The route also includes a panorama from the Gräbersberg observation tower and reaches the Upper Wied Valley Nature Reserve.
Points of Contact
In Hachenburg, a few kilometres from Giesenhausen, you will find the certified Hachenburg Westerwald Tourist Information Office. It sells cycling and hiking maps and offers guided hikes and cycling tours. It also offers a culinary city tour featuring local specialities; the Hachenburg Beer Tour is offered as a culinary tour.
A ride-sharing bench in Giesenhausen provides an informal ride-sharing connection to Altenkirchen. Free Wi-Fi is available in front of the mayor’s office at Haus Alhäuser, Hauptstr. 17.
