Hilden

Hilden is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, located roughly 15 kilometers (nine miles) east of Düsseldorf in the Mettmann district. It covers a connected urban area with surrounding woods and parks that gently blend into the Lower Rhine lowlands.

The first written mention dates from 1288, when the settlement was still a rural area with a Romanesque church. During the 19th century, the community shifted toward industry, focusing on textile processing and mechanical engineering.

This municipality hosts an annual jazz calendar and a traditional marksmen's festival that brings the community together each year. During winter, the Christmas market fills the central area with local stalls and mulled wine.

Regional trains and buses link the town to nearby cities, while several freeway connections make car access simple. For walks, the green areas around the center are easy to reach by bicycle as well.

Wilhelm Fabry, a pioneer of scientific surgery in the 16th and 17th centuries, was born here and shaped medical progress of his time. His work on wound treatment and surgical technique formed foundations for modern medicine.

Location: Mettmann

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Shares border with: Düsseldorf, Haan, Solingen

Website: https://hilden.de

GPS coordinates: 51.17139,6.93944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:05