"Welcome to HILDESHEIM" Hildesheim by Leipzig

Hildesheim Travel Guide: 95 reviews and 219 photos

Hildesheim with its 105,000 inhabitants is situated just 30 kilometers south of Hannover at the base of the Harz Mountains. Its history starts with the foundation of a chapel consecrated to the Virgin Mary on the cathedral hill in 815. Hildesheim got the city charter in 13th century and became a free city of the Holy Roman Empire. Hildesheim has been an important centre of commerce since 14th century after joining the Hanseatic league in 1367. In 1945 Hildesheim was badly damaged in World War Two. During the reconstruction of the city during the following years, a great deal of attention was given to restoring what was left of the old part of the city.

Last visit to Hildesheim: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Apr 3, 2003
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Climate in Hildesheim What to Pack (1)

Rainy season: There is no special rainy season Avg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 7 – 18°C ( 47 - 64°F ); min: 0 - 7°C ( 32 -... more travel advice

Old city centre Things to Do (10)

At the wall of the Freiherr-von-Stein-School you can see an old map of the city centre before World War Two. more travel advice

Small Church Things to Do (10)

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Church of St. Godehardi Things to Do (10)

This Late Romanesque basilica was erected in the years 1133-80 by bishop Bernhard I. It honors the Holy Bishop Godehard. more travel advice

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Written Apr 3, 2003

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Comments (8)

Colzy Jan 20, 2005 at 4:24 AM Report Abuse

Hmmm... will have to go back to Hildesheim one of these days, its not so far after all. Nice tips that brought back some good memories. Stay safe and be happy, Colleen :)
nepalgoods Dec 22, 2003 at 11:29 AM Report Abuse

Haven't been to Hildesheim in ages! It is such a lovely old town!
tini58de Nov 16, 2003 at 7:36 AM Report Abuse

Great page on a wonderful city - you know, that it is a UNESCO world heritage site, don't you??
j_laurent May 5, 2003 at 12:26 PM Report Abuse

Great page! I can't wait to visit my friend in Hildesheim soon-it seems like a lovely city! :-)
Knoto Apr 12, 2003 at 11:19 AM Report Abuse

I`m impressed! Great Page!!!Hope to meet you next time!!!
Alphons Apr 4, 2003 at 6:24 AM Report Abuse

Avery nice page, i spend here a lot days in my holidays with my family a lot of years ago, greetings Alphons.
b1bob Apr 3, 2003 at 5:07 AM Report Abuse

Nice job, my friend.
Henkster Apr 3, 2003 at 3:03 AM Report Abuse

eine sehr alte "romanische" Stadt, bzw. Städtchen...wo hast du eigentlich diese ganzen detailierten Infos her?!