Hildesheim

Hildesheim is an administrative district in Lower Saxony situated between Hannover Region and Salzgitter with diverse landscapes throughout. The territory includes forests, rolling hills, and farmland, with Hildesheim city serving as the main administrative center.

The district was established in 1885 during Prussian administrative reforms, consolidating several smaller territories into one larger area. This reorganization shaped the region's administrative structure that exists today.

Hildesheim city in the district center features half-timbered houses and medieval streets that shape daily life and local identity. Visitors can see how these historical buildings define the character of the town squares and neighborhoods where people spend their time.

Visitors can reach the region by car or train through connections to nearby larger cities. Hildesheim city provides information centers and services for travelers wanting to explore different locations throughout the district.

The district includes both the flat Hildesheimer Börde plains with rich agricultural soils and the hilly Leinebergland uplands. This contrast in terrain creates two distinct landscapes that influence how the region developed economically and how people live there.

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: December 6, 2025 22:07