Hildesheim
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Hildesheim is a picturesque city in Lower Saxony, renowned for its UNESCO-listed churches, rich medieval heritage, and lively atmosphere. Its cobblestone streets and friendly community make it inviting for history buffs and casual travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
102,325
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.15°, 9.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,052
Local Cost
$1,212
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
81
English
70
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-19.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
740 mm
Internet Speed
103 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
127
Coworking
2
Cafes
40
Nightlife
39
Parks
46
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HAJ
Distance
39 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 35 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.