5. CLIMB ST ANDREW’S CHURCH TOWER At 114.5 metres, the tower of St Andrew’s Church is the highest in Lower Saxony. To get to the viewing platform at a height of 75 metres, you have to put in quite an effort: There are 364 steps between the ground and the magnif - icent view over the city. Once you reach the top, you will see the climb is more than worth it!
YOUR TOP EXPERIENCES IN HILDESHEIM
Timber-framed quarter
1. STROLL ACROSS THE HISTORIC MARKET SQUARE
3. VISIT ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH AND THE MAGDALENA GARDENS
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Where, magnificent half-timbered houses stand side by side. Each building, or facade, was faithfully reconstructed in the 1980s after being almost completely destroyed in the Second World War. Listen to the carillon of the Hildesheim Town Hall and le t your eyes wander from the carvings and pictures on the Knochenhauer-Amtshaus (Butchers’ Guild Hall) and the Wedekindhaus to the elaborate architecture of the Tempelhaus and the beautiful facades and sections of the Van der Valk Hotel. An absolute highlight in winter during the Christmas market!
It is not without good reason that the church, over a thousand years old, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along - side St Mary’s Cathedral. It stands as one of the most signif - icant surviving examples of Ottonian architecture. Perched like a fortress atop St Michael’s Hill, the church’s interior exudes a unique and inspiring atmosphere, not least be - cause of its monumental 13th-century ceiling fresco. A mere stone’s throw away lies the beautiful Magdalenengarten (Magdalena Gardens), a haven for hundreds of roses, wild tulips, and precious varieties of fruit trees.
7. EXPERIENCE DIVERSE CULTURE Hildesheim loves culture! Whether you visit the Theat - er für Niedersachsen (Theatre for Lower Saxony – TfN), listen to finest jazz and blues in the Bischofsmühle and at Jazztime, take part at a Comedy or Poetry Slam at the KUFA, visit the EVI LICHTUNGEN, Marketplace Music Festival,Woodlands, M'era Luna, Pflasterzauber or the Hildesheim Christmas market – the city offers extraordi - nary events all year round. 8. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE SCENERY Hildesheim provides the perfect setting for combining an exciting city experience with a relaxing swim in the coun - tryside. The River Innerste, almost 100 kilometres long, flows through the city and is ideal for canoeing or stan - dup paddleboarding. The Hohnsensee lake is also close to the city centre and is ideal for swimming, jogging or just relaxing. To further immerse yourself in the scenery, take a walk through the neighbouring Ernst-Ehrlicher-Park and the ramparts or along the Kalenberger Graben. You can also explore the surrounding area by bike or on foot.
St Andrew’s Church Tower
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6. STROLL THROUGH THE ENCHANTING OLD TOWN
Walking through the historic half-timbered Old Town feels like being in a fairy tale, with the last remaining watch - tower in the city, the Kehrwiederturm, and the colourful, sometimes whimsical, half-timbered houses adorned with fragrant climbing roses. The charm of the half-timbered buildings is especially magical on Kesslerstraße, which forms part of the Rose Route. But there are also real eye-catchers in the surrounding streets, such as the richly decorated Wernersche Haus, one of the oldest preserved half-timbered houses in Hildesheim.
Magdalena Gardens
4. TAKE PART IN A CITY TOUR There are many different ways to explore Hildesheim. Why not join a guided tour of the city? Experienced Hildesheim ex - perts will show you the highlights of the city and give you real insider information. If you prefer to explore the city on your own, take the Rose Route and let the more than 150 ceramic roses embedded in the ground show you the way. You can also pick up a brochure from the Tourist Information Office on the Market Square as your companion or download the new Hildesheim city tour in the Lauschtour app. The hiApp also has selected city tours ready for you.
Historic market square
2. ADMIRE THE CATHEDRAL TREASURY When visiting a cathedral city, exploring the cathedral itself is an essential part of the experience. Our St Mary’s Cathe - dral, one of the oldest episcopal churches in Germany, is list - ed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside St Michael’s Church. In addition to the legendary Thousand-year Rose, the Cathedral Museum is home to the Cathedral Treasury, one of the world’s most important collections of sacred art and also part of the Word Heritage Site.
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