Welcome to Hildesheim

Hildesheim is a large independent town in Lower Saxony with a population of about 100.000. Located about 29 kilometers southeast of the state capital and trade fair city of Hanover, it is known as a university and bishop's city.

One of the city's landmarks is the 1.000-year-old Rosenstock next to the Knochenhauer office building on the historic market square with its half-timbered houses. The two UNESCO World Heritage churches of St. Michaelis and St. Mary's Cathedral are also among the most famous sights. The Roman and Pelizaeus Museum is a world-renowned museum and worth a visit for its important ancient Egyptian collection. A stroll through the picturesque streets of the old town with its many half-timbered houses is also recommended.