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 · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.