Alfeld, Hanseatic city in Hildesheim district, Germany
Description
Alfeld is a town along the Leine River in Lower Saxony with timber-framed buildings in its center and a long settlement history. The town spreads across several kilometers and contains different periods in its built structure.
History
The settlement began before 1214 under the name Alvelde and joined the Hanseatic League in 1426. This membership brought economic importance and shaped town development over centuries.
Culture
The Fagus Factory displays clean lines and large glass surfaces that shape the town's appearance, showing early modernist industrial design. Visitors can observe how this building introduced new architectural thinking to manufacturing spaces.
Practical
The town is easily accessible by rail or bus from Hannover and Hildesheim with direct connections to both places. When visiting, allow time to explore the center on foot, especially if you want to see the different building styles.
Did you know?
The 1586 town hall has an octagonal tower, an unusual shape for administrative buildings of that era. Next to it stands the medieval Fillerturm, a watchtower that overlooks the center, giving both buildings a distinctive appearance.
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Lieth
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