With its medieval town centre and picturesque location on the banks of the Innerste River, Hildesheim is a bona fide fairy-tale city. The city is anchored by its historic market place, which is lined with beautiful half-timbered buildings. Today, they house a mix of cafes, restaurants, museums, souvenir stores and tourism offices.
History buffs flock to the city to soak up the atmosphere and explore UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Romanesque Hildesheim Cathedral and the magnificent St. Michael's Church. For those wanting to stay the night, the city offers a fantastic mix of accommodation, from boutique heritage guesthouses to modern chain hotels.
Hildesheim is around 35 kilometres south-east of Hanover, with the drive taking around 35 minutes. The city is serviced by its own train station, offering connections to a host of German cities. Once in town, the best way to explore Hildesheim’s picturesque medieval streets is on foot.
While Hildesheim is over 1200 years old, many of its buildings were flattened by bombs during WWII. The town has done a magnificent job of restoring its medieval Old Town back to its former glory. The beautification project has been well received and put Hildesheim firmly on the radar of local and international tourists alike.