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Things to see in Hildesheim (Germany): 34 places and when to go
Hildesheim is a town in Germany, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (8), Temples (5). The best known are Hildesheim Cathedral, St. Michael's Church, Hildesheim and Marienburg Castle. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 52.1453, 9.946
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Nature (8) · Temples (5) · Wildlife (5) · With kids (5) · Mountains (4)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 165 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hildesheim
The places in and around Hildesheim, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hildesheim CathedralCathedral church in Hildesheim, Germany430 m
- St. Michael's Church, HildesheimChurch in Hildesheim, Germany860 m
- Marienburg CastleCastle near to Nordstemmen in the town of Pattensen, Region of Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany13 km
- St. Godehard, HildesheimChurch building in Hildesheim270 m
- Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum HildesheimMuseum in Hildesheim, Germany, among others with collection of ancient Egypt466 m
- Thousand-year RoseRose on the apse of the Hildesheim Cathedral in Hildesheim, Germany434 m
- St. Andreas, HildesheimChurch building in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany749 m
- Hildesheim Cathedral MuseumThe Schatzkammer (treasury) and diocesan museum of Hildesheim457 m
- GriesbergHill in Lower Saxony9.2 km
- Hannoversches Straßenbahn MuseumCollection of tram cars16 km
- Marienrode PrioryBenedictine nunnery in Marienrode, a district of Hildesheim in Germany4.0 km
- FinkenbergMountain near Hildesheim, Germany3.2 km
- GallbergMountain in Germany2.9 km
- Marienburg CastleWater castle with settlement in Hildesheim (Germany)4.2 km
- TosmarbergHill in Lower Saxony7.0 km
- Schwarzerdeprofil AselProtected area6.3 km
- Ahrberger Holz / Groß Förster HolzNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany8.3 km
- Familienpark SottrumWith kids15 km
- EntenfangNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany9.1 km
- Post mill MachtsumWindmill8.0 km
- Schloss BodenburgHistory14 km
- Steinberg bei WesselnNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany8.6 km
- Das FreieBrewery19 km
- Der Gelbe TurmObservatory3.1 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Fernwanderweg Calenberg-Harz, Camino de Santiago
- With kids: Freies Bad Bodenburg, Freizeitbad Nordstemmen, Glücksgefährten, Innerstebad Sarstedt
- Food and drink: Hildesheimer Braumanufaktur, Hüpscher Werkstatt Bräu
- Hot springs: Solebad und 5* Saunen
- Stargazing: Sternwarte der Hildesheimer Gesellschaft für Astronomie e. V.
When to go to Hildesheim
The best time to visit Hildesheim is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:29
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:19
- NovPossible8:28
- DecBest time7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. In April, 32 of the 34 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hildesheim
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 165 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Springe26 places20 km
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- Hanover95 places29 km
- Bad Gandersheim22 places32 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hildesheim?
The best known: Hildesheim Cathedral, St. Michael's Church, Hildesheim, Marienburg Castle, St. Godehard, Hildesheim, Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum Hildesheim. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hildesheim?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30.
How do you get to Hildesheim?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 165 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hildesheim as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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