GermanyGöttingen (, US also ; German: [ˈɡœtɪŋən] ; Low German: Chöttingen) is a university city in Lower Saxony, central Germany, the capital of the eponymous district. The River Leine runs through it. According to the 2022 German census, the population of Göttingen was 124,548.
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Climate in Gottingen
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Gottingen
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Gottingen; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripKassel
Germany
39 km≈ 45 min
Day tripHildesheim
Germany
69 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripSalzgitter
Germany
75 km≈ 1 h 25 min
Day tripPaderborn
Germany
84 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripBrunswick
Germany
91 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripHanover
Germany
95 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Day tripErfurt
Germany
98 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripMinden
Germany
109 km≈ 1 h 40 min
From Gottingen you can reach Kassel (39 km), Hildesheim (69 km), Salzgitter (75 km), Paderborn (84 km) and Brunswick (91 km) in about 45 min to 1 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Gottingen
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 5°C in November.
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You can fly into Kassel Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.