The traditional city that is young at heart

Hildesheim invites you to take a leisurely shopping trip in a friendly atmosphere. The pedestrian zone with its wide range of little shops and large department stores extends from the station to the historic market square and well beyond. In the numerous little side streets boutiques and specialist shops offer high-quality merchandise in an elegant setting. The cosy cafés and restaurants are a haven of calm where shoppers can relax and recharge their batteries before setting off for a spot of culture or nightlife around Hindenburgplatz and Friesenstraße. A Highlight is be the mall “Arneken-Galery” .

Marktplatz © Hildesheim Marketing, Foto Bierwagen

9 tips for shopping and going out

• Almstraße, Hoher Weg, Bernwardstraße –the bustling pedestrian zone
• Theatre for Lower Saxony – drama, musicals, dance, concerts and literature readings
• Osterstraße and Scheelenstraße – boutiques and specialist shops
• Schuhstraße – items for the home and more
• Andreaspassage – lifestyle
• Bischhofsmühle – jazz, blues and folk
• Kulturfabrik/event centres
• Bars and restaurants around Hindenburgplatz
• City festivals and Sunday opening at many weekends