St. Andreas, Hildesheim

Name: St. Andreas
Address: Andreaspl. 5, Hildesheim, 31134, Germany
Telephone: +49 5121 12434

#5 among attractions in Hildesheim

Church, Gothic architecture, Ottonian architecture

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The church of St. Andreas is the principal Lutheran church of Hildesheim, Germany, not to be confounded with the Catholic Hildesheim Cathedral. Its tower is 114.5 metres tall, making it the tallest church tower in Lower Saxony; it is accessible and offers a panoramic view of both the city and surrounding countryside. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1504 (520 years ago)Architectural style: GothicSpire height: 376 ftCoordinates: 52°9'6"N, 9°56'60"E

Address

Andreaspl. 5Hildesheim 31134 Germany

Contact

+49 5121 12434

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St. Andreas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hildesheim Cathedral, St. Michael's Church, Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum, Historic Market Place.

~1160 ftSW
11th-century church filled with artworks
Hildesheim Cathedral, Hildesheim
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~1560 ftW
Early Romanesque-style basilica
St. Michael's Church, Hildesheim
8 min walk • St. Michael's Church, a remarkable architectural gem nestled in the heart of Hildesheim, Germany, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural history. This storied basilica, constructed between 1010 and 1022 under the direction of Bishop Bernward of...
~1550 ftSW
Modern museum housing ancient treasures
Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum, Hildesheim
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hildesheim, Germany, the Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum serves as a cultural beacon, inviting visitors to delve into the mysteries of ancient civilizations and the wonders of world cultures. This esteemed museum boasts a remarkable collection of...
~560 ftNE
Square
Historic Market Place, Hildesheim
3 min walk • The Historic Market Place is a historical structure in the city of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony...
~1020 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Hildesheim Cathedral Museum, Hildesheim
5 min walk • The Hildesheim Cathedral Museum is the treasury and diocesan museum of Hildesheim, which illustrates over a thousand years of art and church history in Lower Saxony. It is located in historic rooms off the southern transept of the Hildesheim Cathedral.
0.4 miS
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St. Godehard, Hildesheim
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~1860 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture, Historical place
St. Lamberti, Hildesheim
9 min walk • St. Lamberti is a parish and church in Hildesheim, Germany, the parish of the town's Neustadt. It is named after Lambert of Maastricht, the patron saint of Hildesheim. The church is a late Gothic building, the only hall church of the town. Since the Reformation, it has been a Lutheran parish church.
~1940 ftN
Church
St. Bernward's Church, Hildesheim
10 min walk • St. Bernward's Church is a Catholic church in the city of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany. The name refers to the bishop Bernward of Hildesheim who was canonized by Pope Celestine III.
~1990 ftW
Park, Baroque architecture
Magdalenengarten, Hildesheim
10 min walk • Magdalenengarten is a baroque park in Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany.
0.5 miS
Street
Lappenberg, Hildesheim
12 min walk • Lappenberg is a historic street in Hildesheim, a city in Lower Saxony in Germany. It was the center of the Jewish community.
1.1 miW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
St.-Mauritius-Kirche, Hildesheim
27 min walk • Stiftskirche St. Mauritius is a Catholic church on the Moritzberg in Hildesheim, Germany. The early Romanesque basilica built in 1058–1072 has been preserved without any major changes. The interior has been Baroque since the 18th century. The cloister is one of the city's most peaceful squares.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Andreas open?

St. Andreas is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11:30 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. Andreas?

Nearby attractions include Bugenhagenbrunnen, Hildesheim (1 min walk), Public Library, Hildesheim (3 min walk), Tempelhaus, Hildesheim (3 min walk), Historic Market Place, Hildesheim (3 min walk).

How to get to St. Andreas by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Andreas:

Bus

Schuhstraße • Lines: 101, 102, 103, 104, 11, 13, 2, 4, 5, 6 (3 min walk)
Bohlweg • Lines: 1, 101, 102, 104, 2, 4, 5 (3 min walk)

Train

Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof (17 min walk)
Hildesheim Ost (17 min walk)