AT THE CHRISTMAS MARKET To round out the evening, we invite you to our beautiful Christmas market. From 25 November to 28 December, the Market Square, Platz An der Lilie and the pedestrian area become a haven for people to enjoy the last hours of the day in a delightful atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit during the festive season. Traditional wooden huts, with the design of their facades drawing on the half-tim- bered style of old Hildesheim buildings, ensure a cosy atmo- sphere. The Christmas tree, standing more than ten metres tall, is always an astonishing sight, not least because it is decked with more than 7,500 LED lights. The great Christmas pyramid, small fairground rides and the romantic Ferris wheel provide entertainment for visitors young and old. Fascinating handicrafts and regional delicacies such as Hildesheim Cathe- dral Stollen, Hildesheim Truffles and Hildesheim Rosentaler make it a very special experience.
A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS JOURNEY
Historic market square
Hildesheim shows off one of its most beautiful sides in the run-up to Christmas: With or without snow, the city centre shines from the end of November thanks to a multitude of lights. The winter season transforms the city centre into a de- lightful interplay of fragrant delicacies, warm lights and many Christmas surprises. Every year, this is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.
Whether as a romantic couple or with the whole family, the “Christmas Magic in Hildesheim” package offers the opportunity to enjoy the
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magic of Christmas in Hildesheim for two full days, because there’s more to enjoy than just the Christmas market!
address. Thanks to a collaboration with Deutsche Post, children can post the letter they’ve written or the picture they’ve drawn locally at the Hildesheim branch of the Christ- mas post office or drop it into the post box there during the Hildesheim Christmas market. ADVENT MUSIC IN THE CHURCHES Hildesheim is a city with more than 30 churches, so you shouldn’t forget about them amongst the magic of Christmas in Hildesheim. These churches shape the cityscape, and are a testament to the city’s rich history. In the Christmas period, there are various free events such as the annual “Advent music by candlelight” concert at the UNESCO World Heritage St Michael’s Church or the Advent Concert at St Andrew’s Church. They provide a tranquil retreat full of music for ever- yone during this sometimes hectic period. A short trip to the magical cathedral city in the lead-up to Christmas is always well worth it. There is so much to discover and so many opportunities to be enchanted.
THROUGH FESTIVE HILDESHEIM A public Christmas tour around the festive cathedral city gives you a closer look at the historic cityscape. The tour starts at 5 pm every Friday and Saturday on the Advent weekends and includes a warming Glühwein (mulled wine) or punch per person. The route takes you along the be- autifully lit streets around the historic Market Square, accompanied by the delicious fragrances of various Leb- kuchen, roasted almonds and Schmalzkuchen (bite-sized doughnuts).
Historic market square
THE OLDEST CHRISTMAS POST OFFICE For all young Christmas enthusiasts, there has been a Christmas post office in Himmelsthü r, a small district of Hildesheim, for more than 50 years. That makes it the oldest Christmas post office in Germany. Every year, thousands of children around the world write to Santa and tell him about their worries, wishes and requests. Every child is sent an answer from Santa, as long as the letter has a sender’s
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