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Hildesheim

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Hildesheim

Hildesheim sits on the route: 10 minutes from Giesen, 53km from Celle Castle.

Hildesheim is a city located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 103,052, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hildesheim sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hildesheim to your route.

About Hildesheim

Hildesheim is a city in Lower Saxony, north-central Germany. With a population of over 100,000, it is located southeast of Hanover on the Innerste river, a tributary of the Leine. The first settlement was created in 815 by Emperor Louis the Pious, who established the Diocese of Hildesheim. It became a UNESCO World

Read more Heritage Site in 1985, and in 2015 the city and diocese celebrated their 1200th anniversary.

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Hildesheim offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Hildesheim located?

Hildesheim is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1508 latitude, 9.9511 longitude.

What is the population of Hildesheim?

Hildesheim has a population of approximately 103,052 people, making it a city in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
103,052
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.1508, 9.9511

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Hildesheim

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Herrenhausen Gardens

Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.

32 km · about 35 min drive

museum

PS Storage Depot Einbeck

Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

PS.SPEICHER

A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Goslar Old Town

A UNESCO imperial town at the foot of the Harz, with 1,500 half-timbered houses and a thousand-year-old mine.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Celle Castle

A Renaissance ducal castle anchoring one of Germany's most beautiful half-timbered old towns near the Lüneburg Heath.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Hildesheim

  • 60 kmBrockenThe Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hildesheim.

Giesen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 9,909

Diekholzen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 6,941

Harsum

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 12,331

Heyersum

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,089

Bad Salzdetfurth

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 14,349

Schellerten

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 8,694

Sarstedt

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 18,718

Betheln

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 1,093

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