UNESCO World Heritage Site St. Michaelis
One of Hildesheim's highlights is St. Michael's Church, which boasts a 1.000-year history of consecration and stands near the historic city center. Together with the Cathedral of St. Mary, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. Its slightly elevated position, thick towers, and walls lend the former Benedictine monastery a fortress-like appearance – imposing on the outside, harmonious on the inside. The three-aisled basilica is one of the most important surviving churches in the Ottonian, or pre-Romanesque, architectural style. You will feel the special atmosphere of this sacred gem. Don't forget to look up inside the church – a major attraction is the monumental 13th-century ceiling painting in the nave: the Tree of Christ is depicted on 1.300 oak panels.
Discover the unique architecture of St. Michaelis also during a virtual tour.
Discover the unique architecture of St. Michaelis also during a virtual tour.
Good to know
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 16 p.m
Sundays and public holidays: 12 pm to 16 pm
Sundays and public holidays: 12 pm to 16 pm
Price information
Guided tours for groups (advance registration required at the municipal office at +49 5121 / 34410): €5,00
Guided tours for children (advance registration required at the municipal office at +49 5121 / 34410): €1,00
fitness
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for families
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
linguistic proficiency
German, English
Other equipment/furnishings
toilet facility
Barrier-free access
Possible ways to pay
for free
Arrival & Parking
Located near the city center. The church is within walking distance or accessible by public transport, e.g. via the "Museum" or "Pfaffenstieg" stops.
People with disabilities who have the appropriate identification and are in possession of a corresponding key can open the barrier and park their vehicle in the parking lot for the duration of their visit to the church.
People with disabilities who have the appropriate identification and are in possession of a corresponding key can open the barrier and park their vehicle in the parking lot for the duration of their visit to the church.
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Hildesheim Marketing GmbH
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