
Bahnhofstraße 34, 35390 Gießen
Kinocenter Giessen on Bahnhofstraße is the arthouse-leaning counterpart to the larger KINOPOLIS multiplex across town, offering a curated programme that ventures well beyond the mainstream blockbuster arena. Recognised by the State Minister for Culture and Media for its outstanding annual film programme, the Kinocenter hosts the Seriale indie festival, a Film and Psychoanalysis series, live concert broadcasts, and an open-air summer cinema — a breadth of programming that rivals many a dedicated arthouse venue. Equipped with Barco RGB laser projectors that deliver uncompromising brightness, contrast, and colour accuracy, the cinema pairs serious curation with serious technology. D-BOX motion seating is available for those titles that benefit from physical immersion. The Bahnhofstraße location places it at the intersection of Giessen's university town bustle and its more commercial high street, drawing an audience of students and cinephiles who value discovery over spectacle. Within the Kinopolis group, the Kinocenter stands as proof that a chain can nurture genuine programming ambition alongside its multiplex operations.