Hungen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hungen
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Hesse
Admin. region	Gießen
District	Gießen
Elevation	144 m (472 ft)
Population  (2022-12-31)
• Total	13,073
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes	35410
Dialling codes	06402
Vehicle registration	GI
Website	www.hungen.de

Hungen is a town in Germany. It is located in the state of Hesse, which is in the central part of the country. Hungen is part of the Gießen district. It is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of the city of Gießen. Other towns close to Hungen include Laubach, Nidda, Wölfersheim, and Münzenberg.

The town of Hungen was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 782. This means it has a very long history! Later, in 1806, Hungen became part of a larger area called the Grand Duchy of Hessen.

Exploring Hungen's History and Buildings

Hungen has several interesting old buildings to see. These include the historic Hungen Castle, which is a very old fortress. There is also the Evangelical Church, a beautiful place of worship. You can also see the Hauptbahnhof, which means the main railroad station.

Parts of Hungen's old medieval town wall can still be seen today. These walls were built many centuries ago to protect the town. They give us a glimpse into what Hungen was like long ago.

Hungen in Documentaries

The town of Hungen has even appeared in a documentary film! The railroad station in Hungen can be seen in a 2007 Canadian documentary called My Opposition: the Diaries of Friedrich Kellner.

This film is about Friedrich Kellner, who was an important legal official. He wrote a secret diary during a difficult time in history. His grandson, Robert Scott Kellner, came to Hungen in 1960. He was looking for his grandfather's records. Robert Scott Kellner later translated his grandfather's diary into English.

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In Spanish: Hungen para niños