Hildesheim – Explore with Purpose

Experience nature in the city

Thanks to its excellent rail connections, Hildesheim is easily accessible via eco-friendly options such as the ICE, Metronom, Eurobahn, and NordWestBahn, as well as the S-Bahn. Experience Hildesheim mindfully and explore this compact city on foot, by bike, or by electric vehicle. No visit is complete without a trip to the weekly markets: sweet strawberries and crisp lettuce from Algermissen, plump potatoes from the Hildesheim Börde, and sweet honey from Hildesheim’s city bees. Handcrafted and local delicacies also fill the shelves of the regional shops. See for yourself the sustainable offerings in Hildesheim!

Radfahren in Hildesheim© Hildesheim Marketing, Foto Bierwagen

Explore Hildesheim: 9 Tips

– Fair trade at the local level: Hildesheim, an official “Fairtrade Town”

– Van der Valk Hotel Hildesheim as a “Certified Green Hotel”

– Weekly markets featuring specialties from local vendors

– Local, fair-trade food products bearing the Hi-Land logo

– Local products such as honey, beer, truffles, and much more are available in some shops and supermarkets in Hildesheim

– Canoe tours on the Leine and Innerste rivers

– Hikes in and around Hildesheim on high-altitude and scenic trails

– Cycling in the region along approximately 460 kilometers

– Car sharing (Stadtmobil) and e-scooters (Tier) in Hildesheim