Sarstedt

Sarstedt is a municipality in Hildesheim district, Lower Saxony, situated between Hannover and Hildesheim with an area of about 43 square kilometers. The town spreads across relatively flat terrain at an average elevation of about 64 meters above sea level.

The municipality expanded in 1974 when it incorporated the independent region of Giften, significantly increasing its population and administrative area. This merger established the shape and structure the town maintains today.

The municipality is home to Rudolf Schenker, founder of the rock band Scorpions, a connection that has shaped its presence in music history. This link to international rock music continues to influence how people know the town today.

The town has a railway station connected to the Hannover S-Bahn network, offering regular services throughout the region. This train connection makes it easy to reach nearby cities and explore the surrounding areas.

Archaeological finds from 2001 near the Leine River uncovered Neanderthal skull fragments that shed light on prehistoric populations in the region. These discoveries expanded our understanding of how Neanderthals were distributed across northern Europe.

Location: Hildesheim

Elevation above the sea: 64 m

Shares border with: Laatzen, Pattensen, Nordstemmen, Giesen, Harsum, Algermissen

Website: https://sarstedt.de

GPS coordinates: 52.23944,9.86056

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:34