The great pleasure
One thing is crystal clear: a stroll through Hildesheim's city center is a delight for gourmets and connoisseurs. Tempting aromas waft from cozy restaurants in the alleyways and squares, and the aromatic scent of freshly roasted coffee fills the air. Locals and visitors alike have a wide selection; the city offers so many excellent and welcoming establishments that you'll hardly be able to keep up with trying them all. Tip: Discover some of the gastronomic highlights on a culinary walking tour, where a guide in traditional dress recounts fascinating stories about life in the cathedral city in bygone days, and you experience the culinary diversity at several stops along the way. Don't miss regional specialties like the locally brewed beer or Hildesheim rum, nor a stroll through one of the weekly markets. There you can buy high-quality, often sustainably produced ingredients to try out typical Hildesheim recipes at home, such as the local pumpernickel – a savory, nutty, crispy bread that shouldn't be confused with the dark sourdough bread from the supermarket!