Eberholzen
Eberholzen | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Eberholzen | |
  Eberholzen Location within Germany  Eberholzen Location within Lower Saxony | |
| Coordinates: 52°03′N 09°51′E / 52.050°N 9.850°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | Hildesheim |
| Municipality | Sibbesse |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.92 km2 (3.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 309 m (1,014 ft) |
| Population (2015-12-31) | |
• Total | 564 |
| • Density | 56.9/km2 (147/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 31079 |
| Dialling codes | 05065 |
| Vehicle registration | HI |
Eberholzen is a village and former municipality, located in the district of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany. The village has been a part of the municipality Sibbesse since November 1, 2016.[1]
History
Eberholzen is an old village dating back to 1240. It was first mentioned in a document written in the same year, where it was referred to as Eilber Holthusen. According to the document, Eberholzen was a tributary to a monastery in the nearby village of Escherde.
Sights
The tower of the Protestant church dates back to the 12th century, where a medieval stone coffin can be seen in front of it. According to legend, it belonged to Ritter von Eberhardt, a knight who was excommunicated and not buried on the cemetery of Eberholzen.[2]
Infrastructure
Unlike many villages in Lower Saxony, Eberholzen still has a traditional village shop. There is also a well-known butcher's shop. A bus service connects Hildesheim and Alfeld with several trips each day.
Mayor
Rudolf Brandes is the current Mayor of Eberholzen.[3] His office is Prefeito de Eberholzen.
Gallery
Half-timbered houses in the village center.
Village shop.
Stone coffin at the church.
Half-timbered houses in the village center.
References
- ↑ "EBERHOLZEN Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com". www.tageo.com. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ↑ Tel05065 801-0; Fax05065 801-49. "Ortschaft Eberholzen". www.sibbesse.de (in German). Retrieved 9 April 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ certificate, Mayor of Eberholzen: Rudolf Brandes; certificate. "Eberholzen, Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany". en.db-city.com. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
External links
Media related to Eberholzen at Wikimedia Commons