Hildesheim

The district extends over 1,206 square kilometers between Hannover Region and Salzgitter, featuring varied landscapes with forests, mountains, and agricultural areas.

The district of Hildesheim emerged in 1885 as part of administrative reforms in Prussia, consolidating smaller regional territories into a larger administrative unit.

The district contains multiple municipalities including Alfeld, Bockenem, and Bad Salzdetfurth, each contributing to the regional heritage through local festivals and traditions.

The district capital Hildesheim functions as the primary administrative center, hosting government offices and providing essential services for approximately 277,300 residents.

The territory encompasses both the fertile Hildesheimer Börde plains and the Leinebergland mountains, creating a diverse agricultural and geographical landscape.

Location: Lower Saxony

Location: Province of Hanover

Inception: 1885

Capital city: Hildesheim

Elevation above the sea: 80 m

Shares border with: Hamelin-Pyrmont, Holzminden, Northeim, Goslar district, Wolfenbüttel district, Salzgitter, Peine, Hannover Region

Website: https://landkreishildesheim.de

GPS coordinates: 52.08000,9.92000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13