Souvenirs and 
regional products

The original Hildesheim Heavenly Truffles are a true delight. For 40 years, these small, handcrafted spheres with a creamy cocoa filling and a coating of milk chocolate have been the trademark of the Schlegel trading company. And they're alcohol-free, too.

You can enjoy a freshly roasted coffee from one of Hildesheim's roasters or toast with a Hildesheim Heavenly Sparkling Wine. On homemade bread made from carefully selected ingredients comes a delicious spread of beer and sea buckthorn, sparkling apple, or black cherry, elderberry, dark chocolate, and Hildesheim rum.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a true Hildesheim native! At least in the German version of the children's book, published by the long-established local publisher Gerstenberg, which has been bringing joy to countless children's rooms for decades. That's why the tourist information office offers a wide selection of Very Hungry Caterpillar merchandise, from books and CDs of songs to textiles and cuddly toys, as well as tableware and baking molds.

With the new 2026 annual calendars in various formats and sizes, you can look forward to a new motif from Hildesheim and the region every month.

With the new 2026 annual calendars in various formats and sizes, you can look forward to a new motif from Hildesheim and the region every month.

Hildesheim is home to many craftspeople and designers, some of whom have created truly unique, Hildesheim-inspired pieces in their studios and workshops, using materials such as silver, leather, wood, paper, and ceramics. These items can be purchased not only in their own galleries and studios but also at the Tourist Information Office.

The city's own spirits are as high-quality as they are high-proof, such as the Hildesheimer Rumtreiber, an exclusive rum from Jamaica, Martinique, and Trinidad. Produced by Christian Nagel, it is a true classic and equally popular with visitors and locals.

The apiary in Dinklar produces delicious honey wines of various flavors, while the trading house Schlegel makes the hearts of gin lovers beat faster with its "Hildesia Dry Gin".

The Meyer liqueur manufactory produces various fine liqueurs, which, thanks to the distinctive butcher's office on each label, are also perfect as souvenirs.

Our blogger Lisa ventured into the kitchen to bake Hildesheim pumpernickel and created the original sweet version. She shares her experience in her blog post.