Discover hotels in Northeim

Explore Northeim through a range of interests: a walk through the Old Town, the collections at the local history museum or a stage of the Leine-Heide Cycle Route each offer a different focus. If you are looking for a hotel in Northeim, you can first consider which of these themes you would like to shape your stay. This lets you plan your trip around the sights and activities that interest you most.

Old Town and historic buildings

The tourist information office recommends a walk of about an hour through Northeim’s Old Town. It offers a manageable time frame if you would like to include a stroll through the historic town centre during your stay. The Reddersen House is Northeim’s oldest half-timbered building and one of the Old Town’s distinctive historic landmarks.

Other buildings and places of remembrance offer different points of interest: the Old Cemetery contains historic tomb monuments and an imposing 18th-century mausoleum. The Catholic Church of St. Mary dates from 1886. The open tower known as “Tillyloch” is also one of Northeim’s attractions. Together, these places offer different starting points for a stay focused on the town’s history and architecture.

Local history museum: archaeology and railway history

The archaeological department is part of the permanent exhibition at the Northeim Local History Museum. Its finds span the Stone Age, the Middle Ages and the modern era. Examples include a mammoth tooth, the Edesheim cult drum, Roman coins and 16th-century tile fragments. The broad range of periods makes the department especially interesting if you would like to explore different eras through tangible artefacts.

Another focus is railway history. The large department explains Northeim’s importance as a transport hub since it was connected to the railway network in 1854. The Northeim-Höckelheim coin hoard is also on display at the local history museum: it contains more than 17,000 medieval silver coins and is described as the largest surviving coin hoard in northern Germany. Archaeological finds and transport history thus offer two different ways to explore the town and its past.

Cycling, guided tours and independent exploration

The Leine-Heide Cycle Route passes through Northeim. The route is around 410 kilometres long, starts in Eichsfeld, runs via Northeim through the heathland and ends in Hamburg. Northeim is therefore also a named stop along a long-distance route. If you are planning a cycling trip, this context can help you consider your stay in relation to the route as a whole.

For exploring independently, consider the Northeim Skulpt(o)urenpfad, which residents and visitors can follow on their own. Northeim Touristik also offers town, museum and forest tours. These are different ways to experience Northeim: you can explore the sculpture trail independently or include one of the available types of guided tour in your plans. Check the latest dates and booking conditions in advance if you plan to join a tour.

Woodland and protected landscapes

The Northeim Forest Stage is an open-air venue on the eastern edge of town, in the middle of the woods. Its setting and the venue itself offer a different point of interest from the historic buildings and museum collections. In the area around Northeim, nature lovers can also discover the “Northeim Lake District Waterfowl Reserve,” a protected habitat for wildlife and plant life.

These points of interest can help you choose the right setting for your stay.

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