TRAVEL PLANNER FOR GROUPS – HILDESHEIM REGION

TRAVEL PLANNER FORGROUPS – HILDESHEIM REGIONSales-Guide 2014/2015 GB

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Welcome to the Hildesheim region 4Sights worth seeing in the city and region 6Hildesheim anniversary in 2015 8Arrangements & hotels 10Day tours and half-day tours 16Travel components and guided tours 18Event highlights 28Meetings & celebrations 30For your travel planning 31

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CONTENTS

DISCOVER THE HILDESHEIM REGION WITH A GROUP

Delving into the history and strolling through half-tim-bered lanes, enjoying a cup of coffee together on the his-toric market square, discovering UNESCO World Heritage and top-class exhibitions, excursions in the green sur-roundings to palaces and castles, team fun and action or relaxation – learn about the multi-facetted possibilities for your group trip to the Hildesheim region. Attractive hotel arrangements, suggestions for day tours and half-day tours as well as a large number of travel

components await you. We will be right at your side from your first idea right up to carrying out your trip and will develop and organise your individual programme to-gether with you.

Your Hildesheim tourist information office +49 (0) 5121 1798-0 [email protected]

www.hildesheim.de/tourismus

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The Heersume Landscape Theatre

Lamspringe Abbey Park

The Baroque palace of Wrisbergholzen

Hildesheim half-timbered district

Tagen in Hildesheim 5

WELCOME TO THE HILDESHEIM REGION

A unique UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, top-class ex-hibitions, historic timber-framed ensembles embedded in a plethora of greenery between the Harz Mountains and the Leine River – a visit to Hildesheim is both exciting and full of variety. The centre of the region, the city of Hildesheim, with its nearly 100,000 inhabitants, looks back to a nearly 1,200 year-old history. In the year 2015, this major anniversary will be celebrated: the reopened St. Mary’s Cathedral – the Mariendom – the art treasures in the new Cathedral Muse-um, established cultural festivals that will be extended for

the anniversary year, unique theatre and exhibition stag-ing in the entire city area as well as new event highlights await your travel group in the anniversary year. The rivers, Leine and Innerste, the Leine Uplands and the spurs of the Harz Mountains are an invitation to go on excursions. Discover palaces, monastery complexes and small half-timbered towns. Going on biking, hiking and canoe tours together guarantee special experiences, while wellness and action ensure the right balance is achieved. Discover the treasures of Hildesheim and get to know the many facets of the region.

Welcome to Hildesheim 5

Marienburg Castle Mariensee, HolleSt. Mary’s Cathedral

Derneburg Castle

6 Places of interest in the Hildesheim region

DISCOVER THREE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

UNESCO has included 38 witnesses of the history of human-kind in its list of World Heritage Sites in Germany – three of these lie in and around Hildesheim. St. Michael’s Church, one of the most beautiful early Romanesque churches in Germa-ny, together with St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Cathedral Treasures preserve a unique ensemble of mediaeval deco-rative art in Hildesheim. In 2014/2015, you will be able to marvel at the Cathedral and Cathedral Museum shining in a new radiance after five years of construction.

One of the industrial monuments distinguished by UNESCO, which is still a producing centre today, is a one of a kind in the world. The Fagus Factory in Alfeld, the first large build-ing by the Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius counts as the initial building marking the birth of Modernism. Another UNESCO World Heritage Site is only 55 kilometres away: the Upper Harz Water Regale, the Old Town and the Rammels-berg mountain in Goslar.

SOAKING IN THE HISTORY

A cup of coffee on the historic market square will give you the feeling of going back to past centuries. Be impressed by the famous Knochenhauer-Amtshaus (Butchers’ Guild Hall) and the nearby reconstructed half-timbered houses. Narrow alleyways planted with roses, buckled half-timbered houses and the bordering green ramparts and burial sites. A walk through the Hildesheim half-timbered district will give you a sense of the original splendour. In the anniversary year, history will be revealed in a special way with numerous events and initiatives. Impressive palaces, castles, monas-teries and churches give the region a distinctive profile. The Marienburg Castle is widely known and is one of the most significant Neo-Gothic historic buildings in Germany.

St. Mary’s Cathedral

Hildesheim half-timbered district

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TIPS FOR EXCURSIONS

Hildesheim is surrounded by a multitude of excursion des-tinations well worth visiting. The capital of the state, Hano-ver (30 kilometres away) awaits visitors with its regal Her-renhausen Gardens, the Hanover state exhibition, Rulers of the English Throne 1714–1837, or the Adventure Zoo. And adrenalin is on the programme at the ADAC testing ground in Wolfsburg (85 kilometres away). The Autostadt in Wolfs-burg (85 kilometres away) offers more excitement. In order to take a stroll through half-timbered settings, you can also visit the Pied Piper town of Hameln (50 kilometres away) or Goslar (55 kilometres away). The Harz Mountains (55 kilo-metres away) offers countless opportunities for outdoor ac-tivities at any time of year.

ENJOY A RICH VARIETY OF CULTURE

The renowned Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum with its world famous Ancient Egyptian collection is known well beyond the borders of the region. In the theatre scene, Hildesheim is known for its Theater für Niedersachsen (TfN) (Theatre for Lower Saxony). However, there are also many small museums, galleries and cultural institutes to discover

in the region. Cultural festivals, markets and feasts delight their public – and, especially for the city’s anniversary in 2015, events are queuing up. Visitors especially value the top-class music events in the historic park and monastery complexes in the region, such as the Fredener Musiktage or the Lamspringer September

PURE RECREATION

Hildesheim is surrounded by richly varied landscapes with the lowlands of the Hildesheimer Börde, the river courses of the Innerste and Leine and the Leine Uplands and the spurs of the Harz Mountains. There are countless opportu-nities for outside activities, both in summer and in winter – whether it’s a canoeing tour on the Innerste, a hike through the Hildesheim Forest, a round of golf in the hilly forest or biking tours along the Leine. Ambling through parks and gardens, breathing in the wholesome air at the Bad Salzdet-furth salt works or relaxing in wellness oases – you won’t go short of relaxation here

Music at the Fagus Factory in Alfeld

Herrenhausen Gardens, Hanover

Bad Salzdetfurth salt works

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LOVELY PROSPECTS: HILDESHEIM 2015

THE OCCASIONIt was in 815 that Hildesheim was founded as the new see of a bishopric. This event is closely linked to the legend of the 1000-year-old rosebush. The Emperor Louis the Pious is said to have found a precious reliquary he had lost during hunting, between the flowers of the rosebush. He had a chapel built at this site in honour of the Mother of God, Mary – forming the nucleus of the bishopric and city of Hildesheim. The roots of Hildesheim’s identity lie in the founding of the diocese linked to the legend of the Hildesheim rosebush. This is why Hildesheim is celebrat-ing its 1,200th anniversary in 2015, together with the Di-ocese of Hildesheim.

A major event is coming up: in 2015, the city and diocese of Hildesheim are both celebrating their 1,200th birthday. Look forward to a colourful anniversary programme!

The re-opening of St. Mary’s Cathedral in August 2014 will start off the festivities of the Diocese of Hildesheim. After five years of building, the UNESCO World Heritage church will re-open and radiate its new glory. Although the Premiere of the Oratorio Lux in tenebris – Light in Darkness is only one of the concerts and events, which will take place in the Mariendom, it will surely be the highlight. But it is not only St. Mary’s Cathedral which has been restored and transformed; the nearby Antonius Church has also been relocated to the Cathedral Muse-um – the new Cathedral Museum with its important art treasures will be opened in April 2015 (also see offers re-lated to the Cathedral and Cathedral Museum on page 19).

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JOIN US IN THE CELEBRATIONS – YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME

Both new events and events conceived especially for the city’s anniversary await you in Hildesheim in 2015. The thea-tre production of In the Name of the Rose will make a stage of the entire city. On 11 July, the premiere of the City Space Open Air Stations Theatre Extravaganza will be celebrated. The public will move through the city from one performance location to another, all these unwittingly transformed into stages. By the beginning of August, ten four-hour long per-formances are planned. The opening of the exhibition, The Roots of the Rose, is planned for the end of March and will be hosted at the Roemer- and Pelizaeus-Museum, another major event of the city’s anniversary. It is dedicated to the development of Hildesheim from a bishop’s seat to a mu-nicipality in the early and High Middle Ages. Hildesheim is looking forward to over 200,000 guests for the Tag der Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony Day). At this state feast cele-brating voluntary work, there will be a unique opportunity to experience the Hildesheim city atmosphere through nu-merous initiatives and presentations. However, this is not all. Successful, already established, oc-casions such as the popular street artists’ festival, Pflaster-zauber, will be integrated in the anniversary year. Over 65 national and international artists, acrobats, magicians and jugglers, clowns and comedians, varieté artists and sing-

er-song writers will transform the Hildesheim town centre into a big, colourful stage, enchanting both younger and old-er visitors. There will also be a lot of open-air art events hap-pening during the Hildesheimer Wallungen (Hildesheim Goes up the Wall). This popular cultural festival transforms the Hildesheim ramparts, the nearby Ernst-Ehrlicher-Park and the half-timbered lanes into a stage. Music, art, litera-ture, theatre, dance, performances and walk acts are an invi-tation to marvel and stroll about. The four-day festival of lighting art, Lichtungen – Licht.Kunst.Fest, from 5 to 8 November, is the spectacular win-dup of the anniversary year. International artists, together with partners from Hildesheim, provide for artistic lighting installations and lighting design in buildings and various squares in the city. Around 100 other events grouped under the leading theme of City Feeling will enrich Hildesheim’s cultural life from March to November. Everything that makes up Hildesheim and is most closely linked to the city will be reflected in the anniversary events in different ways. Be there when a whole city celebrates its birthday!

You can find other events, dates and booking possibilities on page 29 and at www.hildesheim1200.de.

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Basic package: from 73 euros per person in a double room Comfort package: from 129 euros per person in a double room

We extend our invitation to you: celebrate the 1,200th birth-day of Hildesheim together with us. Learn about the history of Hildesheim, the re-opened St. Mary’s Cathedral and the exhibitions on art and history. We will be happy to book ad-ditional individual tickets for the events in the anniversary year (see page 31), evening meals and coffee outings for your group.

SERVICES/INCLUDED IN THE BASIC PACKAGE• 1 overnight stay including breakfast buffet• Guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Church, St. Mary’s Cathedral • Tour on the solar train

INCLUDED IN THE COMFORT PACKAGE• 2 overnight stays including breakfast buffet• Tour on the solar train• Combined ticket for entry and guided tour of the newly opened Cathedral museum and the Cathedral

For groups of 10 people or more Arrival daily in 2015.

The Comfort Package is available from April 2015.

tourist-information Hildesheim +49 (0) 5121 1798-0 [email protected]

OUR PARTNER HOTELS IN THE ANNIVERSARY YEAR • Van der Valk Hotel Hildesheim **** (Page 11) A modern hotel behind historical facades situated

directly on the market square, 108 rooms • Novotel Hildesheim **** (Page 13) The hotel is located in a listed building surround-

ed by a park in the middle of the city centre, 120 rooms, bus parking area

• relexa hotel Bad Salzdetfurth **** (Page 14) A family-friendly hotel also suitable for conferenc-

es situated in a calm area near the spa park and wellness establishments. In Bad Salzdetfurth, 15 km from Hildesheim, 130 rooms, bus parking area

• Parkhotel Berghölzchen **** A hotel with a long tradition and unique view of

the city, 80 rooms, bus parking area • ibis styles Hildesheim (Page 12) A centrally located bed and breakfast, 96 rooms

HILDESHEIM 2015 ANNIVERSARY ARRANGEMENT

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Van der Valk Hotel Hildesheim at the historical market square

Arrangements & Hotels

Starting from 184 Euro per person in a double room

Follow the tracks of the Welf dynasty in Hildesheim and crown your trip with a guided tour of Marienburg Castle.

SERVICES WE OFFER• 2 overnight stays including breakfast buffet • Welcome drink at the hotel • 3-course set meal at the hotel • Two-hour tour of the city: Hildesheim and the Welf Dynasty• Entrance fee and guided tour of Marienburg Castle • One information folder per room The bus transfer to the castle and back is not included, but we would be happy to organise this for you.

For groups of 10 people or more Daily arrival possible, except for 25 and 26 December and 1 January and during trade fairs


COME TO MY CASTLE

Marienburg Castle

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Starting from 174 euros per person in a double room

Let yourself be whisked back to life 1,200 years ago by the Hildesheim costumed guides. A mediaeval meal will spoil you on the culinary front.

SERVICES WE OFFER• 2 overnight stays including breakfast buffet • Welcome drink at the hotel • Mediaeval meal (3 courses not including drinks) in the vaulted cellar of the Gasthaus in Brühl restaurant• Costumed tour through mediaeval Hildesheim with a tasting of the Luttertrunk • Souvenir• One information folder per room

For groups of 10 people or more Daily


HILDESHEIM IN THE MIDDLE AGES

Zingel 26 · 31134 Hildesheim · T +49 5121 91 28 70-0

ibis.com

• Central location• 96 air-conditioned rooms with

King-Size-beds and Sky-TV

ibis Styles HildesheimA hotel with character –

colourful, vibrant, confi dently stylish:)

Free breakfast

Free Wi-Fi & more

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NOVOTEL HILDESHEIM

Welcome!

Here you can discover the old bishop city of Hildesheim with its array of treasures, and sleep in the heart of the city. The Novotel Hildesheim is situated along the edge of the historic quarter right in the middle of parkland, providing the perfect combination of idyllic location and best possi-ble accessibility by car, train or bus (bus parking is avail-able). You can reach us in ten minutes when approaching from the A7/Ausfahrt Hildesheim (2.5 kilometres) by car, or when coming by foot from the Hildesheim main train station. Historical charm and stylish surroundings char-acterise the interior of this impressive listed building with more than 120 rooms and a large parking area. In addition to the “Sültine” restaurant, the “Kennedy Bar” and the ho-tel’s own beer garden, the contemporary and generous fa-cilities as well as the cosy atmosphere invite the guests to sit back and savour the wonderful ambience.

You can book the package deals or have us compile your individual programme for you. We are looking forward to your visit!

Novotel Hildesheim · Bahnhofsallee 38 · 31134 Hildesheim +49 (0) 5121 1717-833 +49 (0) 5121 1717-700 [email protected] · www.novotel.com

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Relax in beautiful Bad Salzdetfurth and link the recreation facilities offered by the spa city of Bad Salzdetfurth with the culture on offer in nearby Hildesheim.

SERVICES WE OFFER:• 2 overnight stays including a breakfast buffet • Welcome drink at the hotel • 3-course set meal at the hotel• Entrance to the Solebad and 5-star sauna in Bad Salzdetfurth • City tour of Hildesheim with the solar train and coffee and cake at the restaurant in the Knochenhauer (the Butchers’ Guild Hall)• One information folder per room

We will be happy to arrange bus transfers to Hildesheim.

For groups of 10 people or more Daily


WELLNESS IN BAD SALZDETFURTH

Travel and enjoy

Traveling à la relexa… join the Leinebergland near Hildesheim

n 130 comfortable rooms

n Cosy restaurant and terrace

n Hotel bar with terrace

n Swimming pool and sauna area

n Meeting rooms for up to 400 persons

n Beauty studio

n Free parking for busses

n Elevators in the hotel

Ask for our special offers for groups and stop over. We are happy to welcome you!

relexa hotel Bad Salzdetfurth · An der Peesel 1 · 31162 Bad Salzdetfurth Telefon +49 (0) 50 63 | 29 – 0 · Telefax +49 (0) 50 63 | 29 – 333 · www.relexa-hotels.de · www.relexa-hotel-bad-salzdetfurth.de

Solebad Bad Salzdetfurth

Guests at the Bürgermeisterkapelle lead a healthier exist-ence, which is also environmentally friendly. Enjoy all the benefits to be found at the heart of this small metropolis on foot, by bike or making use of public transport. Discover the city with its many places of interest. Energetic, regional, seasonal and natural – the gastronomic concept here is cer-tified organic according to DEÖKO – 006 (European Union certification). Start off the day with an individual breakfast whenever you feel like it. Our kitchen offers both fresh re-gional dishes without artificial additives prepared in a light and contemporary way, as well as some local earthy dishes. Our employees offer friendly and competent service. Our newly refurbished historical wine bar offers a beautiful way to round off the day with a great variety of selected drinks. The Bürgermeisterkapelle offers good quality at fair prices.

Rathausstraße 8 · 31134 Hildesheim +49 (0) 5121 179290 [email protected]

HOTEL BÜRGERMEISTERKAPELLE


PUT TOGETHERESPECIALLY FOR YOU

You haven’t found anything suitable? Ask about our oth-er group offers, let us book you extra nights, alternative accommodation or add further components. You can also find more group arrangements online at www.hildesheim.de/pauschalen.

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ADVENT IN HISTORICAL HILDESHEIM

Starting from 22 euros per person

Sweet-smelling gingerbread, steaming mulled wine and festive Christmas lights – every year from November un-til the end of December, the Hildesheim Christmas Market provides visitors with a very special Christmas atmosphere set before the imposing backdrop of the historical market square. You, too, can enjoy a perfect day in this Christmas atmosphere in Hildesheim.

SERVICES:• Two-hour Advent guided tour • Glass of mulled wine at the Christmas Market• Christmas souvenir • Bar of handmade luxury chocolate made by the Hildesheim

chocolate production centre

For groups of 10 people or more Daily during the Christmas Market period

CAN ALSO BE INDIVIDUALLY BOOKED: ADVENT TOUR

60 euros plus entrance to St. Andrew’s Church Tower (2015: 70 euros) Pass by the “Upended Sugarloaf” on the way from the Hildesheim Christmas Market on the historical mar-ket square to Lower Saxony’s highest church tower, the St. Andrew’s Church Tower, which rises 114.5 metres above the roofs of the city. From the observation deck, let your eyes wander over the festively lit-up wintery city.

tourist-information Hildesheim + 49 (0) 5121 1798-0 [email protected]

TIPP

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A tour coach Duration: 2–6, additional time on request


www.hildesheim.de/rundfahrten

Full-day and half-day tours

Enjoy the richly varied scenic surroundings of the Hildesheim landscape and learn about the larger-than-life history on a bus tour. Your Hildesheim tour guides will impart all kinds of interesting information on the region along the way and entertain you with fascinating anecdotes and legends.

6-hour tours: 140 euros per group (2015: 170 euros) • The Hildesheim World Heritage region: St. Michael’s

Church & St. Mary’s Cathedral in Hildesheim, the Fagus Factory in Alfeld

• Harz Tour – even more for UNESCO fans

4-hour tours: 100 euros per group (2015: 120 euros)• Monasteries, castles and stately homes • Monastery route: from Hildesheim to Bad Gandersheim

A tour coach can be booked at an added cost.

2-hour compact tour: 60 euros per group (2015: 70 euros)

• Seven mountains, castles and half-timbered towns

TOURS OF THE REGION

8.50 euros per person

Half-day tour to Bockenem The tower clock museum, situated in the historical historic quarter of Bockenem, displays a great number of different clocks in addition to providing information on the history of the former world-famous J.F. Weule tower clock factory, which was was located in Bockenem from 1836-1953.

SERVICE:• Visit to the tower clock museum, with guided tour, approx.

90 to 120 minutes• Visit to the historic quarter (guided tour through the Herold),

approx. 45 to 75 minutes• Coffee: 1 piece of cake and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate per

personAll-day tours are also possible!

For groups of 15 to at most 50 people by agreement

Stadt Bockenem · Bucholzmarkt 1 · 31167 Bockenem +49 (0) 5067 242-0 [email protected] · www.bockenem.de

TOWER CLOCK MUSEUM AND HISTORIC QUARTER

NEW

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Groups 7 euros per person for adults3 euros per person for children

Experience a very special kind of city tour: you will move from the market square to the half-timbered district and on to the UNESCO World Heritage churches – all on electric power and solar energy. The large panorama windows offer you an all-round view of the many wayside sights. And if you need a little bit more time to explore, get off at the tour-ist highlights and get back on at a later time.

For groups of 10 people or more 50 minutes All year round (starting from April 2014), timetable at

www.hildesheim.de/solarbahn

On request, you can also book the solar train exclusively for your group.


www.hildesheim.de/solarbahn

NEW CITY TOUR ON THE SOLAR TRAIN

PUT YOUR OWN HILDELSHEIM PACKAGE TOGETHER

Whether you are a lover of culture, active in sports or interested in history – there is a lot to discover in the Hildesheim region. On the following pages, you will find travel components and suggestions for your visit to Hildesheim. Make your own choice and put your own in-dividual Hildesheim package together or let tourist-infor-mation advise you.

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THE CATHEDRAL AND CATHEDRAL MUSEUM HILDESHEIM

Guided tour of the Cathedral 4 euros per personReduced fee: 3 euros per personAll-inclusive price for small groups: 40 euros

After nearly five years of construction, the Hildesheim Ca-thedral with its impressive architecture and unique art treasures is finally accessible again starting from 15 August 2014. St. Mary’s Cathedral dates back to the 9th century as far as the history of its architecture is concerned. On 22 March 1945, it was destroyed by bombs and rebuilt by 1960. Together with St. Michael’s Church, the Cathedral was de-clared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

Starting from the end of August 2014, we will be welcom-ing you as a visitor and would like to draw your attention to our guided tour offers. In the context of a Cathedral tour, you will experience artistically and spiritually outstand-ing works of the Middle Ages interacting with a church interior renovated in a contemporary style. You will ex-plore the cloister, pay a call on the 1000-year-old rosebush, see artworks such as the Bernward Doors and learn more about the major personalities of the 1,200-year-old bishop-ric’s history.

The re-opening of the Cathedral Museum will be on 17 April 2015. It is attached to the Cathedral, houses the Cathe-dral Treasures, which are part of UNESCO World Heritage, and offer fascinating insight into the decorative art of the Hildesheim World Heritage Site. There will also be the pos-sibility of visits and guided tours to the Cathedral Museum.

For further information and individual booking enquiries, please contact the Cathedral Information Service.

Guided tour of the Cathedral: around 60 min. There are daily public guided tours of the Cathedral. In-

dividual times can be booked on arrangement (subject to the times of services and with the exception of certain holidays)

Dom-Information · Domhof 18-21 · 31134 Hildesheim +49 (0) 5121 1791649 [email protected]

www.bistum-hildesheim.de www.dommuseum-hildesheim.de


THE EMERGENCE OF THE WORLD EGYPT’S LAST MYTH OF CREATION

What happened before creation? How did time and space come about and who is their creator? These are some of the questions on the emergence and continuity of the world that the last great myth of creation of the Ancient Egyptians ask: the famous Book of Faiyum. For several decades, an in-ternational team of experts have dedicated themselves to deciphering this papyrus with its impressive texts and pic-tures, which was discovered in the Egyptian oasis of Faiyum in the middle of the 19th century. Today, the two main por-tions are in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore and in the Pierpont Morgan Library & Museum in New York. Two other portions are in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

From 13 September 2014 until 11 January 2015 the Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum is presenting this amazing papyrus in Europe for the first time – supplemented by a series of in-ternational objects on loan. These objects serve to transform the unusual images in the papyrus into three-dimensional objects, installations and interactive exhibition elements – in the special exhibition: The Emergence of the World – Egypt’s Last Myth of Creation. The exhibition conveys a sur-prising and, to some extent, very modern seeming picture of Ancient Egyptian culture, which goes far beyond pyramids, pharaohs and mummies.

In this exhibition, children and adults, groups and individ-ual visitors can embark on a journey through the Ancient Egyptian universe, meet the gods and experience the rebirth of the sun god in the form of a crocodile and thereby also witness creation.

13 September 2014 until 11 January 2015 For groups of 12 to at most 25 people Tuesday – Sunday 10-18,

Closed Mondays, except on holidays

Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum Hildesheim Am Steine 1-2 · 31134 Hildesheim

+49 (0) 5121 9369-0 [email protected] · www.rpmuseum.de

Adults 12 euros. As part of a group: 10 euros (including audio guide)Children 5 euros (aged from 6 – 14)


THE ROOTS OF THE ROSE· EXHIBITION ON THE OCCASION OF THE ANNIVERSARY: 1200 YEARS OF HILDESHEIM

The exhibition in the Roemer- and Pelizaeus-Museum, from 31 March to 4 October 2015, presents the first five centuries of Hildesheim’s development and this constitutes the his-torical basis for the city’s anniversary.

With the founding of a bishopric in 815, the foundation stone for one of the oldest and most culturally far-reaching settlements in northern Germany was laid: Hildesheim. The founding of the bishopric is reflected in the legend of the Thousand-Year-Old Rose that is still blooming to this very day. Visitors of the exhibition can follow the trail of the Mid-dle Ages and the impact of this epoch up to modern times – and also discover the historical Roots of the Rose.

The exhibition links the cultural history of Hildesheim, with its outstanding architectural and artistic testimonials, to the social and political history of the city. New archaeolog-ical finds and precious exhibits show the path from seat of a bishopric in the early and High Middle Ages up to 1350. A reference to today’s cityscape shows that European his-tory was quasi taking place in front of our house door and this can still be felt even today. In this sense, the exhibition also makes Hildesheim’s special role as an ecclesiastic and secular seat of power in the mediaeval history and culture of northern Germany an exciting experience for visitors coming from abroad. Modern media, guided tours and in-teractive elements, a “Middle Ages Laboratory”, for example, round off the presentation.

31 March until 4 October 2015 For groups of 12 to at most 25 people Tuesday –Sunday, 10-18,

Closed Mondays, except on public holidays

Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum Hildesheim Am Steine 1-2 · 31134 Hildesheim

+49 (0) 5121 9369-0 [email protected] · www.rpmuseum.de

Guided tours for groups 45 min. for 40 euros (in English: 48 euros) plus the entrance fee90 min. for 70 euros (in English: 70 euros) plus the entrance fee

HILDESHEIM IN THE MIDDLE AGES:FROM THE SEAT OF A BISHOPRIC TO A MUNICIPALITY


Groups of 10 people or more: 2 euros per person in ad-dition to the flat service fee of 13 euros per group

An ascent to St. Andrew’s Church Tower is ideal in order to gain a first overview of the city of Hildesheim and its sur-roundings. At 114.5 metres, Lower Saxony’s highest church tower rises high above the roofs of the city. 364 steps lead up to the observation deck at a height of 75 meters.

A 360° panorama view is the reward for the climb – from up here, your eyes gaze beyond the numerous church towers of Hildesheim to the Hildesheim countryside. When the visi-bility is good, Marienburg Castle or even the Brocken moun-tain, in the Harz can be seen on the horizon.

GUIDED ASCENT TO ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH TOWER – VIEW OVER HILDESHEIM

The Gothic municipal church of St. Andrew’s is at the focus of the city tour. A tour guide will accompany you from the historic market square passing the historic model of the city and the Upended Sugarloaf up to the church. Here, you will learn more about the history of the church and get far-reaching insights and views of the Hildesheim region from the observation deck.

60 euros per group (2015: 70 euros) in addition to the entrance fee

For groups of 10 people or more Possible throughout the year on request

tourist-information Hildesheim Rathausstraße 20 · 31134 Hildesheim

+49 (0) 5121 1798-0 [email protected]

www.hildesheim.de/andreaskirchturm

TIPP

ASCENT TO ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH TOWER


COSTUMED TOURS

150 euros per group with two costumed guides75 euros for each extra costumed guide

Historical personalities accompany you through the richly changing epochs of the city’s history, and your time travels are entertaining. Wealthy, proud patrician ladies as well as poor, industrious craftswomen and even the outcasts of so-ciety confide their personal experiences to you. They give you an insight into the life, manners and customs of their time. Get an idea about it all. But be careful! It’s not every-one you can be seen with for long in the street lanes.

Maximum of 25 people per group Two hours with an extra hour possible All year round


+49 (0) 5121 1798-0 [email protected]

www.hildesheim.de/stadtfuehrungen

60 euros per group for 2 hours (2015: 70 euros)70 euros per group in a language other than German (2015: 80 euros)20 euros per extra hour (2015: 20 euros)

You are sure to have heard about the 1,000-year-old rosebush, and the Butchers’ Guild Hall on the historic market square and the two UNESCO World Heritage Churches are also fa-miliar names. These are, however, only a handful among the numerous places of interest awaiting you in Hildesheim. Our expert certified tour guides will enthral you while sharing a wealth of knowledge and telling you entertaining back-ground stories about the city.

Choose from 17 themed tours, for example: On the tracks of Bishop Berward, On the tracks of sagas and legends, Through the half-timbered district or About the UNESCO World Her-itage Sites.

NEW SHORT AND COMPACT (STARTING FROM 2015)This one-hour-long intensive tour gives a first inkling of the history of Hildesheim. 45 euros per group

THEMED TOURS

Maximum of 25 people per group Two hours, extra time on request All year round


+49 (0) 5121 1798-0 [email protected]

www.hildesheim.de/stadtführungen


Starting from 4 euros per personHigh rope course/ Climbing rock starting from 9 euros per personIncentive offers starting from 20 euros (e.g. the JimmyChallenge)

Whether together with the company or privately – Jim and Jimmy offers a large number of exciting accompanying pro-grammes for your event. From clambering up the nine-me-tre high climbing rock through to a balancing act in the airy heights of the high rope course and right up to full concen-tration shooting with bows and arrow or a joint challenge in the Jimmy Challenge – regardless of the weather, we offer you the perfect location for your event. The day is rounded off by culinary delights in the stylishly furnished restaurant.

For groups of 2 to at most 250 people Monday-Thursday 15-20, Fridays 15-22

Saturday-Sunday/Public holidays 10-20 All year round

Jim + Jimmy GmbH Lerchenkamp 60 · 31137 Hildesheim

+49 (0) 5121 510000 [email protected] · www.jim-jimmy.de

JIM + JIMMY GMBHEVENTS

High Rope Course

Climbing Rock

Boulder Rock

Soccer Field

Bumper-Cars

Cinema

www.jim-jimmy.de

move it! in Northern Germany s biggest indoor Adventure Arena.

Lerchenkamp 60 · 31137 Hildesheim · Tel. +49(0)5121 - 51 00 00 · [email protected]


THE HILDESHEIM REGION– A JEWEL FOR CYCLISTS

The Hildesheim region offers bicycle tourists a rich variety of activities – in addition to a resting break on the idyllic banks of the rivers Innerste and Leine or on the flat meadows of the North German Plain, the numerous cultural highlights by the wayside are an invitation to go and see them. The re-gion can be seen from very different perspectives strolling through the many small historic towns or viewing it from above on a mountain range.

• 380 kilometres of signposted cycle paths• Long-distance cycle path, the Leine-Heide-Radweg, from Thüringen up to Hamburg• A new cycle path along the Innerste set up in 2013 • Themed cycle path, Radweg-zur-Kunst (Cyle Path to Art)• Cycling-friendly businesses and “bed and bike” • Bikepark, Bad Salzdetfurth• Rental of e-bikes, bicycle service and bicycle parking boxes• GPS routes and bicycle maps


www.hildesheim.de/radfahren


Adults 4 euros per personReduced fee 2 euros per personChildren (up to the age of 16) 1 euro per personGroup tour 40 euros per group

Visit the building that was the origin of modern industrial architecture. The then young and unknown architect, Wal-ter Gropius, wanted to build more than a shoe last factory when he designed the Fagus Factory for the company ow-ner Carl Benscheidt in 1911. With a prominent architecture of steel and glass, the architect succeeded in giving the buil-ding a completely unusual appearance, deviating from the traditional one. For over 100 years, this industrial building has been producing, in addition to shoe lasts, measuring systems, fire protection systems and finger joint systems. Explore this living monument during a factory tour rich in experiences and visit the Fagus Gropius Exhibition. Events offer enjoyment of culture in the special atmosphere at the factory. Culinary delights await you at the Fagus-Gropius Café.

THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, THE FAGUS FACTORY

MARIENBURG CASTLE

Guided tour of the Castle (60 min.) 6 euros per personGuided tour of the Theatre (90 min.) 18 euros per personAscent to the Tower (30 min.) 3.50 euros per person

Marienburg Castle (built from 1858 to 1867) enchants with its fairy-tale-like appearance and has remained the family property of the Welfs, the oldest princely house of Europe, to this very day. The tours of the Castle and Theatre invite you on a journey to the past and if you venture the ascent to the Castle Tower, you will be rewarded by a wonderful view across the Leine Valley. The Schloss Restaurant Marienburg will spoil you with culinary pleasures in the historical at-mosphere.

For groups of 15 people or more in the summer season: from the 1st Saturday in March up

to the 1st Sunday in November, daily from 10-18; shorter opening times during the winter season

Schloss Marienburg · 30982 Pattensen

+49 (0) 5069 348000 [email protected]

www.schloss–marienburg.com

For groups of 15 to at most 25 people All year round, Mondays - Sundays daily from 10-16

UNESCO-Welterbe Fagus-Werk Hannoversche Straße 58 · 31061 Alfeld

+49 (0) 5181 790 [email protected] · www.fagus-werk.com


www.alfeld.de

Alfeld on the river Leine – a guide

The town of Alfeld (between Göttingen and Hanover) - is a secret –just waiting to be discovered. Settled on green riverbanks, surrounded by hills covered in flourishing forestry, Alfeld is an ideal starting place for hikes and cycle tours in the region of Leinebergland. Furthermore it is a perfect stop-off for travel groups on the look -out for interesting and exciting experiences.

Opportunities for Eating Out

These excursions, guided tours and activities are a natural combination with avisit to a café or restaurant. Here is extra information about two of our specials:Special offer 1: a pot of coffee or tea accompanied by a piece of fresh fruit tartwith cream and a slice of sponge cake for 5 euros and 50 cents.Special offer 2: a warm main meal of your preference (at least three selectionpossibilities). A likely choice, for example, could be: pork cutlet, chicken breastfilet, or roast beef or pork. A delicious repast for just 11 euros.The bus driver is always provided with a free meal. If there are more than 49 par-ticipants, the tourist guide would also be provided for.

All bookings can be made through Forum Alfeld Aktiv e.V.Forum Alfeld Aktiv e.V. will organise the financial side of your journey including bills and transfers. The price for coordinating and completing this aspect of your trip is 1.00 euro per traveller.

Contact: Forum Alfeld Aktiv e.VPerkstraße 2931061 Alfeld(Leine)Telephone: Germany 05181 703169 [email protected]

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fagus factory buildingIf you would like to look behind thescenery of the world heritage monu-ment (still producing goods as an ac-tive business) - the Fagus factory builtin 1911 – join a fascinating tour of thebuilding. The Fagus-Gropius exhibi-tion will inform you about the facto-ry`s history, Bauhaus architecture,World Heritage and shoe fashiontrends of the last century. The Fagus-Gropius Café offers an attractive loca-tion for a chat and some tasty food.Provided by: UNESCO – World HeritageFagus Factory – www.fagus-werk.com Prices: groups with individual guide - 40euros (group price for up to 25 people)Fagus Gropius exhibition5 euros per person – up to 14 people4 euros per person for 15 p. or more

Tours around the Town

Alfeld is dominated by its medievaltown centre and in contrast an ex-traordinary industrial past. Duringthe tour, the places and subjects of in-terest can be chosen from a widespectrum of possibilities. A very pop-ular choice is a tour based on struc-tures of architectural interest includ-ing many half-timbered houses. If de-sired, visits to the town museum, theanimal museum, the Filler tower andthe St. Nicolai Church can be included.Provided by: Local History Club, AlfeldTime required: 1 hour or longerPrices: up to 10 people, 30 euros as agroup; More than 10 people, 3 eurosper person

Segway Tours

Enjoy Alfeld using a Segway. A tripround Alfeld can be done in a com-pletely relaxed and untiring way. Youwill see many sights, such as theworld heritage site – the Fagus Facto-ry. In addition you can see the histori-cal town centre, the citizens’ park withthe ancient city wall, the meadows inthe valley of the river Leine, the sur-rounding hills at Sindelberg andSteinberg.Provided by: Ecomover www.ecomover.deTime required: approximately 2hours, incl. time for usage instructionPrice: 68 euros per person; Minimum4 people, maximum 20 people

The Five Senses Path on Schlehberg

This path was created in 2010 andfrom its conception has beenplanned as a multi-generation activi-ty. At 20 different points of interestvisitors can learn in a hands-on expe-rience about the woods and their in-habitants.Provided by: Friends of Nature, Alfeldwww.naturfreunde-suedniedersach-sen.de/Alfeld/alfeld.htmlUsage: freeIf you wish to book the rope climbingpark, the costs are as follows: Prices: groups of up to 15 children/juve-niles – group price 50 eurosFurther participants – 3 euros per per-son; Adults and commercial busi-nesses: 70 euros for up to 10 people,5 euros per further participant.

The Robber Lippold

Lippold’s cave, to be found at nearbyBrunkensen, consists of many “rooms”,for example a “kitchen” and a “stable”. Afissure in the cave wall is known as the“chimney”. Long ago the robber Lip-pold lived in this very cave. While visit-ing the cave you can meet the dreadfulrobber himself and hear his horrifyingstory from his own lips …Provided by: Club for local historyand culture, Brunkensen e.VTime required: 1 hour or longerPrices: group price 30 euros for up to10 people, 11 people or more 3 eurosper person

Rubber Dinghy Rafting Tours

A trip in a safe and stable raftingdinghy is an unforgettable experi-ence. On the 9 kilometres betweenAlfeld and Freden, you can enjoy na-ture in all its glory. The small rapids atWispenstein let you have the thrill of“white water”. The lively crossing isthe highlight of the journey.Provided by: Gössel Tours www.kanu-leine.deA guided dinghy tour from Freden toAlfeld takes approximately 3 hours.Price: 13 euros per person.Groups can be of up to 50 people.

Cultural Landscape Path

During the months of April to Septem-ber it is possible to take part in a guid-ed tour over the Ortsberg(a well -known local hill) through the “culturallandscape” of Alfeld. All the differentaspects of Lower Saxony ‘s historicalcultural landscape with its rolling hillscan be thoroughly enjoyed. Taking in-to consideration the local availabilityof botanical and zoological variety, theOrtsberg is of national importance. Provided by: Nabu or The Ornitholo-gy Club of Hildesheim (OVH)www.ovh- online.dePrice: 3 euros per person (groups up to 50)

Learning through Experience

Enjoy guided walks taking a range ofnatural or cultural themes: cooking inthe wilderness; learning experienceprogramme; team building in thewoods. All this for: children and ju-veniles (up to 30 people); company orwork excursions (up to 50 people).Provided by: MILAN-Nature Semi-nars - www.milan-naturseminare.dePrice: 5-10 euros per personGroup size as required

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ART, CULTURAL AND MUSIC FESTIVALS

MayGarten- und Wellnessfest, Bad Salzdetfurth: Exhibition on gardens, wellness and crafts.WhitsuntideJazztime, Hildesheim: International jazz event. Tickets & reservation: +49 (0)5121 106230June to AugustMarktplatz Musiktage, Hildesheim: Free-of-charge musi-cal performances every Friday and Saturday on the market square.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

JuneMagdalenenfest, Hildesheim: garden festival in the Baroque Magdalen Garden. Information on tickets: www. magda-lenengarten-hildesheim.deSpa park spectacle, Bad Salzdetfurth: magicians, acrobats, fire eaters, minstrels, dancers and artists. JulyWeedbeat-Festival, Nordstemmen-Rössing: open-air fes-tival with offbeat live music. Tickets & reservation: www.weedbeat.deTeichrock, Bad Salzdetfurth: free-of-charge rock festival.AugustM’era Luna Festival, Hildesheim: Gothic and electronic mu-sic festival. Tickets & reservation: www.meraluna.deInternationale Fredener Musiktage, Alfeld and Freden: out-standing classical music programme. Tickets & reservation: +49 (0)5184 950 179SeptemberPflasterzauber, Hildesheim: international street music and street art festival.Lamspringer September, Lamspringe: Music, theatre, visual arts and literature. Tickets & reservation: +49 (0)5181 9106-0OctoberLight Night Shopping, Hildesheim: lighting installations in the whole city and shopping until midnight.

MARKETS AND CULINARY AND SALES EVENTS

AprilEaster Market, Groß Düngen: a traditional Easter market. MayAutomeile, Hildesheim: new car models, classic cars and a multitude of activities revolving around cars, on a Sunday when shops are open for business.Wine Feast, Hildesheim: Wine growers invite you to taste their wines on the market square.JuneCity Feast, Hildesheim: traditional Schützenfest (marks-man’s festival) with a parade and “marksman’s snack”.Old Town Feast, Bad Salzdetfurth: live music and an attrac-tive supporting programme.SeptemberFarmers Market, Hildesheim: agricultural products in an au-tumnal atmosphere.Diocese Pilgrimage, Ottbergen.Harvest Festival Market, Groß Düngen: traditional harvest festival market.November to DecemberChristmas Market, Hildesheim: (see p. 16).Advent up’n Brinke, Bad Salzdetfurth: traditional Advent market.Christmas Crafts Market, Groß Düngen.Adventsfest, Bad Salzdetfurth.Christmas Market, Garmissen: mulled wine, Christmas bratwurst, gourmet food & art.

The “Lamspringer September” will continue every Septem-ber to offer music, philosophy, fine Arts, literature and the-atre in ambitious programs and to be a cultural event with radiation far beyond the regional area. During the year the Lamspringer September offers the “Philosophical Saloon”. Friends of philosophy listen to worldwide known philoso-phers and discuss with them.

Since 1989 the “Lamspringer September Gesellschaft e.V.” organizes the cultural event series “Lamspringer September”. High ranking artists have presented their business card at the ambiance of Lamspringe´s historic monastery. In represen-tation of all the others we name only Günter Grass, Chris Barber, Salut Salon, Günter Lamprecht, Gudrun Landgrebe, Wiener Sängerknaben and B.B.The Blues Shacks.

World Stars

at the Abbey!

music . philosophy . fine Arts . literature . theatre

An Abbey as cultural event

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SPORTS EVENTS

MayOldtimer Rally, Bad Salzdetfurth: historical vehicles.Mountainbike-Bundesligafinale, Bad Salzdetfurth: German championships in MTB Cross Country.

HOLIDAY FLAIR IN THE CITY

January to FebruaryEiszeit, Hildesheim: ice rink, mulled wine stand and ice stock sport. Tickets & reservation: [email protected] to SeptemberCitybeach, Hildesheim: deck chairs, roofed wicker beach chair, volley ball field, music & action and a whole lot of sand in the centre of the city.Jo-Beach, Hildesheim: deck chairs, palm trees and bathing opportunities in the Hohnsensee lake.

August 2014Re-opening of St. Mary’s Cathedral (UNESCO World Herit-age Site) at the same time as the opening of Diocese Anni-versary of 2015. Public guided tours and group tours antici-pated starting from 1 September 2014. (See page 19.) Tickets & reservation: +49 (0)5121 1791649Monteverdi, Marian Vespers: the first major musical perfor-mance in the Cathedral following the renovation. Tickets & reservation: +49 (0)5121 1791649

28 March 2015Opening of the City Anniversary: key opening event of the anniversary year with an introduction to the anniversary year.

31 March to 4 October 2015Special exhibition, The Roots of the Rose, in the Roemer- and Pelizaeus-Museum: interactive exhibition at the Roem-er- and Pelizaeus-Museum and in the city area: Expedition to the unknown city beneath our feet. (See page 20) Group tours and the Museum education programme: +49 (0)5121 9369-20

April 2015Re-opening of the Cathedral Museum with Cathedral Treasures: exhibition of the valuable, mediaeval cathedral treasures. Open for tour groups starting from 21 April. (See page 19.) Tickets & reservation: +49 (0)5121 1791649

14 to 17 May 2015Lux in tenebris – Light in Darkness: premiere in St. Mary’s Cathedral of the oratorio by Helge Burggrabe, a composition commissioned for the 1,200-year anniversary of the Diocese. Tickets & reservation: +49 (0)5121 1791649 5 to 7 June 2015Chorus days Hildesheim ist ganz Chor (The whole of Hildesheim is a chorus): 100 choruses of different gen-res on town squares, in churches and at other venues in Hildesheim.

Planning status: January 2014. All information is provided without guarantee and is subject to changes! You can get up-to-date information and exact dates on

26 to 28 June 2015Tag der Niedersachsen: traditional, with a large folk cos-tume parade, five stages with radio stations, the Nieder-sachsendorf, sports mile, technology mile, energy mile, cul-ture mile, church mile and lots more.

3 to 5 July 2015Hildesheimer Wallungen: The ramparts and the half-tim-bered district become a stage for regional and international artists: music, poetry slams, theatre, fire artists, magicians, walk-acts and art objects. Tickets & reservation: +49 (0)5121 1798 255

11 July to 1 August 2015Theatre production of In the Name of the Rose: The Hildesheim city area will become a stage in this large-scale public theatre. The public goes through the city and its history together with the characters. Duration: three to four hours. Tickets & reservation: +49 (0)5121 1693 1693 or on www.tfn-online.de

5 to 8 November 2015Lichtungen – Licht.Kunst.Fest: the monumental wind-up event of the anniversary year: elaborate lighting art will be staged throughout the city centre and on the Cathedral Courtyard – from the glow emitted by a traditional light bulb right up to digitally animated architectural projections.

March to November 2015Around 100 further small events grouped under the lead-ing theme of STADTGEFÜHL (City Feeling): Unusual places, citizens leading citizens, exploring town districts, staged walks, letter exchange, readings, feasts… Let your curiosity be aroused!

You can get the current programme for the anniversary year on www.hildesheim2012.de

ADDITIONAL EVENTS IN HILDESHEIM IN 2015, THE ANNIVERSARY YEAR

HOLDING MEETINGS IN HILDESHEIM WELT.KULTUR.MEETINGS

The opportunities for holding events and meetings in Hildesheim are as diverse as the region itself: a variety of room sizes, which vary from 25 m² up to nearly 2.000 m², gala evenings in modern four-star hotels, informal cele-brations, fancy receptions in a museum or presentations in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hildesheim offers a good context and professional service structures for sup-porting programmes, incentives and events.

We are happy to support you when planning events. Re-aching from basic consultation up to a full service – our team will be at your side from the first planning stages right up to the documentation linked to the event.

Hildesheim Marketing GmbH Meetings service – tourist-information Hildesheim

+49 (0) 5121 1798-257 [email protected]

www.tagen-hildesheim.de

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OUR SERVICE FOR PLANNING YOUR TRIP

Make use of our service information on the following pages to help plan your trip or let us advise you in person.

• Advice on and booking of programme components, city and costumed tours and accommodation

• Suggestions on restaurants suitable for groups • Information on events and advice on dates and times • Tips for excursions• Arrival and parking information • Contacts to bus rental in the region • Comprehensive, free-of-charge information material • Free-of-charge image and photographic material for

your advertising purposes • Mementos and souvenirs of Hildesheim


www.hildesheim.de/tourismus

32 For planning your journey Group catering

PARKHOTEL BERGHÖLZCHEN (view over Hildesheim)Large room seating up to 750 people, beer garden with 80 seats

Am Berghölzchen 1 · +49 (0) 5121 979-0 www.berghoelzchen.de

HOTEL NOVOTEL HILDESHEIM (city centre)Large room for up to 750 people, terrace with 60 seats

Bahnhofsallee 38 · +49 (0) 5121 17170 www.novotel.com

RESTAURANT GILDEHAUS (on the historic market square)Large room for up to 180 people, terrace with 118 seats

Markt 4 · +49 (0) 5121 300620 www.vandervalk.de

GALGENBERG (Excursion venue on the Galgenberg)Large room for up to 200 people, terrace with 80 seats

Am Galgenberg · +49 (0) 5121 32875 www.der-galgenberg.de

NOAH (by the Hohnsensee lake)Terrace with 200 seats

Hohnsen 28 · +49 (0) 5121 691530 www.noah-cafe.de

HILDESHEIM OBSERVATION TOWER(Excursion venue in the Hildesheim Forest)Terrace with 200 seats

Hildesheimer Aussichtsturm 1 · +49 (0) 5121 6970692

GROUP CATERING –ENJOY HILDESHEIM WITH ALL YOUR SENSES

KNOCHENHAUER-AMTSHAUS (Butchers’ Guild Hall) (on the historical market square)Large room for up to 170 people, terrace with 200 seats

Markt 7 · +49 (0) 5121 2889909 www.knochenhaueramtshaus.com

AMADEUS (near the historical market square)Terrace with 120 seats

Marktstraße 17 · +49 (0) 5121 69816060 www.amadeus-hi.de

KUPFERSCHMIEDE (Excursion venue in Ochtersum)Large room for up to 100 people, terrace with 250 seats

Steinberg 6 · +49 (0) 5121 6977931 www.gasthof-kupferschmiede.de

BERGHOTEL BROCKENBLICK (Excursion venue, near Galgenberg)Rooms for up to 100 people, terrace with 120 seats

Brockenblick 1 · +49 (0) 5121 34585 www.hotel-brockenblick.de

NIL (in the Roemer- and Pelizaeus-Museum)Large room for up to 100 people, terrace with 80 seats

Am Steine 1 · +49 (0) 5121 408595 www.nil-restaurant.de

KÖNIG VON BAYERN (on the historical market square)Rooms for up to 80 people, terrace with 130 seats

Markt 1 · +49 (0) 5121 174565

Culinary delights for the sensesTreat yourself to exquisite cuisine and international wines in an exceptional ambience. Enjoy with all your senses: our seasonal speciality weeks, our selected menu creations or just ›à la carte‹! Welcome to our worlds of pleasure … with beautiful views over the Hohnsensee!

HildesHeim · HoHnsen 28 · fon 0 51 21 – 69 15 30 · www.noaH-cafe.de · mon – sat open at 9.00 o’clock · son open at 10.00 o’clock

The taverns, restaurants, pubs and cafés in Hildesheim dish up everything from international specialities, hearty local cuisine and snacks to excellent wines and refreshing cocktails. The following selection of gastronomical venues offers your tour group a warm meal every day (lunch and dinner) and is large enough for tour groups.

33Group catering For planning your journey

HACIENDA (the Himmelsthür town district)Large room for up to 60 people, terrace with 100 seats

Marggrafstraße 2 · +49 (0) 5121 21212 www.hacienda-hildesheim.de

DIE INSEL (city centre)Terrace with 56 seats

Dammstraße 30 · +49 (0) 5121 14535 www.die-insel-hildesheim.de

SCHLEGELS WEINSTUBEN(at the Roemer- and Pelizaeus-Museum)Wine garden with 55 seats

Am Steine 4-6 · +49 (0) 5121 33133 www.schlegels-weinstuben.de

ALTE MÜNZE (at the St. Andrew’s Church Tower)Large room for up to 50 people, terrace with 35 seats

An der Alten Münze 16 · +49 (0) 5121 132901 www.alte-muenze-hildesheim.de

GASTHAUS IM BRÜHL (half-timbered district)Vaulted cellar for up to 45 people

Brühl 31 · +49 (0) 5121 1744534 www.gasthaus-im-bruehl.de

IN THE REGION

RELEXA HOTEL (Bad Salzdetfurth) An der Peesel 1 · 31162 Bad Salzdetfurth +49 (0) 5063 29-0 www.relexa-hotel-bad-salzdetfurth.de

LANDHOTEL LECHSTEDTER OBSTWEINSCHÄNKE(Bad Salzdetfurth - Lechstedt)Large room for up to 120 people, beer garden with 200 seats

Ringstr. 7 · 31162 Bad Salzdetfurth – Lechstedt +49 (0) 5064 7159 www.obstweinschaenke.de

LANDHAUS AM SONNENBERG (Diekholzen)Large room for up to 60 people, terrace with 300 seats

Sonneberg 1 · 31199 Diekholzen +49 (0) 5064 950260 www.landhaus-am-sonnenberg.com

SÖHRER FORSTHAUS (Diekholzen)Large room for up to 70 people, terrace with 120 seats

Forststr. 13 · 31199 Diekholzen +49 (0) 5121 289970 www.soehrer-forsthaus.de

HOTEL SIEGFRIED’S KLAUSE (Duingen)Large room with 120 people

Landstraße 2-4 · 31091 Coppengrave +49 (0) 5185 223 www.siegfriedsklause.de

HOTEL-RESTAURANT PÖTTJERKRUG (Duingen)Rooms for up to 120 people

Sohnreystraße 1 · 31089 Duingen · +49 (0) 5185 358 www.poettjerkrug.de

RATSKELLER DUINGEN (Duingen)Large room for up to 80 people

Töpferstraße 10 · 31089 Duingen · +49 (0) 5185 8450

SCHöKELS HOTEL UND RESTAURANT (Holle)Large room for up to 300 people

Alte Poststr. 35 · 31008 Elze +49 (0) 5068 3066 www.hotel-restaurant-schoekel.de

HOTEL & RESTAURANT NOBISKRUG (Nordstemmen)Large room for up to 130 people

Stöckumer Str. 1 · 31171 Nordstemmen +49 (0) 5069 2679 www.nobiskrug-hildesheim.de

EICHSFELDER HOF (Gronau)Large room for up to 150 people, terrace with 100 seats

Breite Str. 8 · 31028 Gronau +49 (0) 5182 2029 www.eichsfelderhof.de

WALDGASTHAUS ZUM KUCKUCK (Harsum)Large room for up to 70 people, terrace with 100 seats

Försterstr. 3 · 31177 Harsum +49 (0) 5127 409788 www.kuckuck-harsum.de

Groups of up to 45 persons can be seated

in the vaulted cellar built in 1468

Please reserve in advanceChristian Nagel

Brühl 31 · 31134 HildesheimPhone 0 5121-174 45 34

[email protected]

www.gasthaus-im-bruehl.de

34 For planning your journey Visiting Hildesheim by bus

IbisStyles Hotel

HotelBürger-meister-kapelle

CITY MAP HILDESHEIM WITH BUS PARKING SPACES

1 Water paradise2 Magdalenengarten and Rosenmuseum3 St. Michaelis – UNESCO (Christussäule – UNESCO)4 Historic market square5 Municipal museum in Knochen- hauer-Amtshaus (guild hall)6 Theatre for Lower Saxony (TfN)7 St. Magdalenen8 St.-Andreas Church9 Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum (Berndwardtür – UNESCO)

10 Dom – UNESCO – with rose tree 11 Heilig Kreuz12 Dom-Museum (closed until 2014)13 St. Lamberti14 Neisser Archive and local museum15 Half-timbered houses quarter, with Kehrwiederturm16 St. Godehard Basilica (Hezioleuch- ter – UNESCO)

tourist-information Public restroom facilities Restrooms f. pers. with disabilities Pedestrian zone

BUS PARKING1 Ratsbauhof

Bus stop for up to 4 hours 2 St. Michaelis

Bus stop for getting on and off3 Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum

Bus stop for getting on and off

Current information on additional bus parking spaces can be obtained from tourist-information.

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WORKSHOPS & BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE

KTW Mercedes authorised repair shopincluding other vehicle types, vans and buses

Carl-Zeiss-Straße 20 · 31137 Hildesheim (OT Himmelsthür) +49 (0) 5121 9730-0 [email protected] · www.ktw-hildesheim.de

Breakdown assistance (24-hour emergency service) 00800 1777-7777

MAN, Truck und Bus Deutschland GmbH Servicebetrieb Siemensstraße 12 · 31135 Hildesheim

(Gewerbegebiet Bavenstedter Straße) +49 (0) 5121 7681-0

Breakdown assistance (7-17)

Karl-Heinz Aschemann - Pannenhilfe An der Scharlake 48 · 31135 Hildesheim +49 (0) 5121 7688-0

Willi HenniesRecycling – towing service (24/7)

Römerring 14 · 31137 Hildesheim +49 (0) 5121 7658-87 (office)

Monday - Friday: 7-17 +49 (0) 5121 7658-88 (emergency towing service)

[email protected] · www.willi-hennies.de

TAKING THE BUS IN HILDESHEIM — YOUR SERVICE ADDRESSES

Deula Hildesheim GmbH Lerchenkamp 42-48 · 31137 Hildesheim +49 (0) 5121 7832-0

Pülm Reisen GmbH Rathausstraße 18 · 31134 Hildesheim +49 (0) 5121 981000

Rizor GmbH & Co.KG Omnibusverkehr Mastbergstraße 12 · 31137 Hildesheim +49 (0) 5121 289800

Alfelder Autobusbetriebe Gemke GmbH Senator-Behrens-Straße 4 · 31061 Alfeld (Leine) +49 (0) 5181 6078

Bustouristik Bernhardt Dachsteinweg 1 · 31157 Sarstedt +49 (0) 5066 4688

Hanne - Omnibusbetrieb Südstraße 29 · 31177 Harsum +49 (0) 5128 372

Huschenhöfer Schubertstr. 15 · 31162 Bad Salzdetfurth +49 (0) 5064 960591

Sausewind Reisen GmbH Dingelber Straße 6 · 31174 Schellerten +49 (0) 5123 28211

Schulz-Reisen OHG Marktstraße 2B · 31188 Holle +49 (0) 5062 1041

Sowada Reisen Hindenburgstraße 11 · 31195 Lamspringe +49 (0) 5183 94060

Brandes Busreisen GmbH Hauptstraße 8 · 31185 Söhlde +49 (0) 5129 978999

Omnibusbetrieb Fischer Hauptstraße 65 · 31185 Söhlde +49 (0) 5129 978930

COACH COMPANIES – YOUR PARTNERS ON LOCATION

The coach companies in the region are available as coopera-tion partners for your individual group coach travel.

Updated: November 2013, subject to changes

36 For planning your journey Arrival

HOW TO GET TO HILDESHEIM

Distances to selected German cities:Berlin: 280 km Düsseldorf: 318 kmFrankfurt: 320 km Hamburg: 170 kmHanover: 35 km Munich: 600 kmStuttgart: 480 km

BY CAR AND TOUR COACH:From the Hamburg – Hannover or Frankfurt – Kassel di-rection:A7 (E4) Federal Autobahn: take exits Hildesheim-Drispenstedt and Hildesheim, and from there to your required destination it takes just a few minutes. From the Berlin direction or the Ruhr:A2 Federal Autobahn until the Hannover-Ost motorway junc-tion, then Federal Autobahn A7 (E4) towards Hildesheim – Kassel and continue via one of the above-mentioned exits.

BY RAIL:Fast national connections are guaranteed through the ICE links. Further transregional links exist with Deutsche Bahn, the S-Bahn, Metronom and Eurobahn.

BY LONG-DISTANCE COACH:Two long-distance coach companies offer an inexpensive connection that heads for Hildesheim:MeinFernbus:Zürich - Lörrach - Freiburg - Europa-Park Rust - Karlsruhe - Heidelberg - Darmstadt - Frankfurt - Göttingen - Hildesheim - HamburgDeutscher Touring (Eurolines):Croatia - Kassel - Göttingen - Hildesheim - Hanover - Hamburg

BY AIR:The Hannover-Langenhagen Airport, only 40 km away from Hildesheim, guarantees fast international connections.

ÖPNV (Hildesheim public transport company):You will find timetables, route networks and prices for public transport in Hildesheim on the website, www.svhi-hildesheim.de.

37Booking form For planning your journey

PLEASE SEND BY POST OR FAX TO OR FILL OUT ONLINE, AT Hildesheim Marketing GmbH . tourist-information www.hildesheim.de/anfrageformular-pauschalen Rathausstraße 20 (Tempelhaus) . 31134 Hildesheim +49 (0) 5121 1798-88

SENDERCompany _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Surname ____________________________________________ First name _____________________________________Street ____________________________________________ Postal Code, City _____________________________________Telephone ____________________________________________ Fax _____________________________________E-Mail ____________________________________________

PLEASE BOOK FOR ME / US

ARRANGEMENTS & HOTELS TRAVEL COMPONENTS AND GUIDED TOURS Hildesheim 2015 anniversary arrangement (page 10) City tour on the solar train (page 18) Come to my castle (page 11) Ascent to St. Andrew‘s Church Tower (page 22) Hildesheim in the Middle Ages (page 12) Themed tours (page 23) Wellness in Bad Salzdetfurth (page 14) Costumed tours (page 23)

FULL-DAY AND HALF-DAY TOURS

Advent in historical Hildesheim (page 16) Tours of the region (page 17)

Number of persons _________ Number of rooms (with hotel package deals): single rooms _________ double rooms _________Desired date: day of arrival _________ day of departure _________

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PLEASE SEND ME / US INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL Holiday magazine with directory of hostelries Getting to know Hildesheim City and costume dress guided tours Hildesheim 2015 anniversary brochure

I herewith confirm the booking and the correctness of the information given above.

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Remark: please note that the offers are stated as of the date of printing. Subject to change. The standard terms and conditions of travel of Hildesheim Marketing

GmbH for package deals (see pages 38 and 39) shall apply.

BOOKING FORM FOR PACKAGE DEALS

38 For planning you journey Conditions of travel

Dear Tourist,The following terms and conditions of package travel apply to pack-age of-fers (totality of travel services pursuant to §651a par. 1 BGB (German Civil Code)). Insofar as they are deemed by the statutory provisions to have been agreed with legal effect, they are contents of the tourist travel contract between you, called the Tourist below, and us as tourist travel organizer, tourist-information Hildesheim, abbreviated to ti Hi below, that is formed in accordance with the statutory provisions of §§651a − m BGB when you book travel. There-fore, please read these provisions care-fully.

1. Conclusion of the Tourist Travel Contract1.1. The Tourist submits his or her reservation preference to ti Hi, orally or by letter, by fax, e-mail or internet. This preference is not yet binding on the Tourist and does not yet constitute an offer that is binding on the Tourist. In the case of elec-tronic reservations that are marked as binding, the Tourist immediately receives a confirma-tion of reservation electronically.1.2. In accordance with the Tourist’s reservation preference, ti Hi sends the Tourist a definite offer with services, prices and times by e-mail (or by telephone for last minute offers) and makes a binding offer to the Tourist of a tourist travel contract that is based on the descriptions in the offer. 1.3. The tourist travel contract becomes legally binding on the Tour-ist and ti-Hi as soon as and provided that the Tourist’s unconditional declaration of acceptance of the offer as is (without any additions, restrictions or other changes) is received by ti-Hi by letter, fax or e-mail within the time period allowed by ti-Hi for ac-ceptance of the offer. The offer can also be accepted by telephone if this is stated in the offer (for last minute reservations). The tourist travel contract becomes le-gally binding when the Tourist’s declaration of accept-ance is received by ti-Hi. The Tourist is then sent, without delay, con-firmation of receipt of this declaration as well as the guarantee cer-tificate prescribed by law. Please note that the tourist travel contract is binding even if this confirmation from ti-Hi is not received.1.4. If the Tourist’s declaration of acceptance contains any additions, restrictions or other changes relative to the offer from ti-Hi, then a legally binding contract has not yet been formed. Instead, this dec-laration from the Tourist constitutes a new offer by the Tourist that is binding on the Tourist for a period of 10 days. A tourist travel con-tract is formed on the basis of this offer only if and when ti-Hi ac-cepts this offer within this time period by letter, fax, e-mail or, with last minute travel, by telephone.1.5. The person making the reservation is liable for all obligations under the tourist travel contract of any other tourists registered in this contract insofar as he or she has assumed this responsibility by explicit separate written declaration.

2. Payment, Guarantee Certificate2.1. Payments of or toward the travel price may be demanded or accepted before the travel ends only if the guarantee certificate of §651k par. 3 BGB has been issued to the Tourist. 2.2. However, as exceptions to point 2.1, the guarantee certificate of §651k par. 3 BGB does not have to be issued to the Tourist if a) the trip does not last longer than 24 hours, includes no over-night stays and the travel price is at most € 75, or b) if there is an agreement that, as an exception to points 2.3 and 2.4 below, the entire travel price is not due for payment until the trip is over and if the travel services under the contract do not include transportation of any Tourist s from their place of residence to the holiday destination or from the holiday destination back to their place of residence. 2.3. When the contract has been concluded (receipt by ti-Hi of the Tourist’s declara-tion of acceptance) and the guarantee certificate has been delivered to the Tour-ist, then a deposit in the amount of 10% of the travel price is due for payment and will be credited to the entire travel price.2.4. Payment of the balance is due 2 weeks before the travel begins, when it is clear that the trip will be conducted, and, in particular, can no longer be cancelled for any of the reasons stated in point 7.2.2.5. If advance payments have been agreed, if the guarantee certifi-cate has been de-livered, if the Tourist does not have a contractual or

statutory right of retention and if ti-Hi is prepared and in a position to render the contractually agreed ser-vices, then a) the Tourist has a right to the contractually agreed services only if the travel price has been paid in full, and b) if the agreed advance payments have not been received by ti-Hi on time and have not been made even after ti-Hi has sent a remind-er that sets a reasonable period of grace, then ti-Hi can withdraw from the tourist travel contract and charge the Tourist withdrawal costs pursuant to point 5.3 of these standard terms and conditions for offers of pack-age travel.

3. Services3.1. ti-Hi’s obligation to render services is based solely on a) the contents of the con-firmation of reservation and the descriptions in brochures and/or ti-Hi’s offer that this confirmation refers to, b) any descriptions to which these brochures or the of-fer refer and c) any agreements concluded with the Tourist in writing or orally with le-gally binding effect.3.2. The organizations that render services directly (e.g. providers of accommoda-tions, meals, sports, and transportation, cultural and leisure time facilities) are not authorized by ti-Hi to give assuranc-es or make agreements that go beyond or are contrary to the travel descriptions of ti-Hi, ti-Hi’s offer or its confirmation of reser-vation or that modify the confirmed contents of the tourist travel contract. 3.3. Brochures, flyers, etc. other than those published by ti-Hi, such as brochures, flyers, etc. from the destination or hotel, are not bind-ing on ti-Hi unless and then only to the extent they have been made a part of the contractually agreed ser-vices through an express agreement between ti-Hi and the Tourist.

4. Changes of ServicesChanges and deviations from the agreed contents of the tourist trav-el contract which become necessary after the contract was agreed and that have not been brought about by ti-Hi contrary to good faith, are permissible insofar as they are not substantial, do not lead to a significant change in the travel services and do not impact the overall form of the travel that has been reserved. Warranty claims, if any, are not affected by this when the changed services are deficient. Ti-Hi is obliged to inform the Tourist of such changes and deviations with-out delay. When appropriate, Ti-Hi will offer the Traveller a change of reservation or withdrawal from the contract free of charge.

5. Withdrawal by the Tourist, Change of Reservation5.1. The Tourist can withdraw from the trip at any time before it begins. The date on which ti-Hi receives the Tourist’s declaration of withdrawal is decisive. Tourists are advised to declare such a with-drawal in written form.5.2. In all cases of withdrawal by the Tourist, ti-Hi is entitled to the compensation stated below for the travel arrangements that have already been made and for ti Hi’s other expenses, whereby this com-pensation already takes account of the amounts that are usually saved by selling the vacated services to other tourists.Standard Withdrawal Charge for Packages with Accommodation in Hotels, Inns and Guest Houseswithdrawal up to day 30 before trip begins 10% of travel pricewithdrawal up to day 15 before trip begins 30% of travel pricewithdrawal up to day 8 before trip begins 40% of travel pricewithdrawal up to day 1 before the trip begins 60% of travel pricewithdrawal on the day the trip begins 80% of travel priceTourist does not begin the trip 80% of travel price5.3. However, the Tourist still has the right to prove that ti-HI did not incur any ex-penses or that the expenses incurred were much less than the standard charges stated above, in which case the Tourist only has to pay this lesser amount.5.4. In lieu of compensation equal to the standard withdrawal charge stated above, ti Hi has the option under law of asserting a claim for compensation for damages that are equal to the expens-es that ti Hi actually incurred for the trip in question. In this case the compensation to be paid can be greater than the standard with-drawal charge stated above. Then ti-Hi must notify the Tour-ist of its individual expenses and prove that they were actually in-curred.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR OFFERS OF PACKAGE TRAVEL BY TOURIST-INFORMATION HILDESHEIM

39Conditions of travel For planning your journey

5.5. When a Tourist requests certain types of changes to a tourist travel contract after this contract has been agreed, ti-Hi can charge € 15 for each change that is made. This is possible for change of travel dates within the time period for which the trip has been advertised, change of accommodations, change of meals (e.g. full board, half board, just breakfast) and changes in additional services that are reserved (e.g. concert and theatre tickets).5.6. The foregoing regulations do not affect the Tourist’s right under the law (§651b BGB) to provide a substitute tourist for the trip when the Tourist withdraws.5.7. Tourists are urged to take out travel cancellation expenses in-surance.

6. Services Not UsedIf a Tourist does not use certain tourist travel services because of early return travel or other compulsory reasons, then ti-Hi will en-deavour to obtain from the relevant services providers reimburse-ment of expenses that are saved because of the Tourist’s non-par-ticipation. Ti-Hi is not obliged to do this if the monetary amounts in question are totally insignificant or reimbursement would conflict with statutory or governmental regulations.

7. Withdrawal and Cancellation by the Tourist Travel Organizer7.1. After a Tourist has begun the trip, ti-Hi can cancel the tourist travel contract with-out notice if the Tourist continually disrupts the conduct of the trip even though ti Hi or an authorized repre-sentative has warned the Tourist, or the Tourists con-ducts him or herself contrary to the contract in such a way that immediate can-cel-lation of the contract is justified. If ti-Hi then cancels, it contin-ues to be entitled to the travel price, but must still reimburse any expenditures that are saved as well as any other benefits obtained by use in some other way of the services that were reserved, where-by this also includes any refunds from services providers.7.2. If, for a given trip, ti Hi does not obtain reservations from the minimum number of participants stated in the tourist travel de-scription, ti-Hi can cancel this trip and then withdraw from the con-tract under the following conditions:a) The minimum number of participants is stated in the confir-mation of reservation or this confirmation refers the Tourist to the corresponding statement in the advertisement of the trip; b) ti-Hi is obliged to notify the Tourist in writing and without de-lay that the trip is being cancelled when it is clear that the mini-mum number of participants will not be reached, whereby ti-Hi must exercise this can-cellation option at least two weeks before the trip is scheduled to begin.c) When the trip is cancelled, each tourist affected has the right to de-mand participation in another trip of the same or greater value insofar as ti-Hi is in a position to offer the Tourist such a trip from its pro-gramme without additional charge. Upon receiving the cancel-lation no-tice, the Tourist must assert this right vis-à-vis ti Hi with-out delay.

8. Limitation of LiabilityThe contractual liability of ti Hi for damages that do not constitute bodily injury is limited to three times the travel price if a) the damage sustained by the Tourist was not brought about by inten-tional or grossly negligent conduct, or b) ti-Hi is responsible for the damages sustained by the Tourist solely be-cause a services provider is at fault.

9. Obligations of the Tourist, (Complaints, Cancellation, Exclusion Period)9.1. The Tourist is obliged to notify ti-Hi of any deficiencies and to demand corrective action without delay. If ti Hi is not notified with-out delay, the Tourist loses his or her rights unless the Tourist is not at fault for this failure to lodge a complaint di-rectly with ti Hi

without delay. Please note that it is not sufficient to lodge the com-plaint with the relevant services provider, such as the provider of overnight accommodations. The complaint must be lodged directly with ti Hi.9.2. If the trip is significantly impaired as a result of a deficiency or if a particular Tour-ist cannot reasonably be expected to put up with such a deficiency for an im-portant reason that ti Hi is able to perceive, then the Tourist can cancel the tour-ist travel contract in accordance with the statutory provisions (§651e BGB).9.3. Claims of the Tourist because certain travel services were not rendered in ac-cordance with the contract may be made only after the trip is over and must then be received by ti Hi within one month of the day on which the trip was scheduled to end. Claims must be asserted vis-à-vis ti Hi at the address given below. The deadline for asserting claims cannot be met by notifying the relevant services providers, such as, in particular, the provider of overnight accom-modations. The tourist is urged to assert his or her claims in writing. The Tourist loses all rights unless the Tourist is not at fault for failure to lodge a complaint directly with ti Hi on or before the deadline.

10. Limitation Period10.1. Claims of the Tourist based on loss of life, bodily injury or dam-age to health due to intentional or negligent violation of duty on the part of ti-Hi or any of its legal representatives or assistants are sub-ject to a limitation period of two years. This also applies to claims for compensation for other damages based on intentional or gross-ly negligent violation of duty on the part of ti-Hi or any of its legal repre-sentatives or assistants. 10.2. All other claims pursuant to §§651c f BGB are subject to a limi-tation period of one year.10.3. The limitation periods of points 10.1 and 10.2 begin on the day on which the trip was scheduled to end in accordance with the con-tractual agreements.10.4. When negotiations between the Tourist and ti Hi about the claim or the circum-stances that might justify the claim are in pro-gress, the limitation period is sus-pended until the Tourist or ti Hi refuses to continue the negotiations. When sus-pension of the limi-tation period ends, the claim cannot become statute barred un-til at least three months have elapsed since the end of suspension.

11. Choice of Law and Place of Jurisdiction11.1. The entire legal and contractual relationship between ti Hi and the Tourist is governed sole-ly by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.11.2. The Tourist can sue ti Hi only at ti Hi’s official seat of business. Legal proceedings against the Tourist can only be taken at the Tour-ist’s place of residence. In cases of legal proceed-ings against tourists who are merchants, legal entities under public or private law, or per-sons whose place of residence or usual abode lies outside Germa-ny or whose place of res-idence or usual abode is not known at the time litigation is filed, jurisdiction for ti Hi’s official seat of business is deemed to have been agreed.11.3. The foregoing provisions do not apply insofar as internation-al treaties or conventions or provisions of the laws of the European Union that are to be applied to travel contracts pro-vide for or imply something else that is more advantageous to the Tourist as a con-sumer.

The Tourist Travel Organizer is:Hildesheim Marketing GmbHtourist-informationManaging Director Lothar Meyer-MertelRathausstrasse 20 · 31134 HildesheimFon +49 (0)5121 – 17980 · Fax +49 (0)5121- 1798-88www.hildesheim.de/tourismus

IMPRINT Publisher: Hildesheim Marketing GmbH, Managing Director Lothar Meyer-Mertel, Rathausstr. 15, 31134 Hildesheim, Tel. 05121 1798-0,email: [email protected]“, www.hildesheimmarketing.de“In cooperation with: Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft HILDESHEIM REGION (HI-REG) mbHPhoto credits: Hildesheim Marketing (Cover, pp. 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 22, 31), Alissa Lange (pp. 2/3), Martin Ganzkow (pp. 4, 5, 18, 25), agentur von b. (pp. 4, 7), Stadt Elze (p. 5), Leif Obornik (p. 6), Fagus-GreCon Greten GmbH & Co.KG (p. 7), Frank Bürmann und Jutta von Perfall 2013 (pp. 8, 10, 29), Bistum Hildesheim (p. 9), form:arte Grafikbüro Hildesheim (p. 14), Van der Valk Hotel Hildesheim GmbH (p. 16), Bischöfliche Pressestelle, Dr. Gerhard Lutz und Frank Tomio (p. 19), The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore (p. 20), Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum, Sh. Shalchi (p. 21), Stadtar-chiv Hildesheim (p. 21), Dirk Schröder (p. 22), Reese/Thal (p. 23), Tagungsnetzwerk Region Hildesheim (p. 30), Istockphoto.com/1001 nights (p. 35) Subject to change, Status: March 2014

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