HOLIDAY MAGAZINE FOR THE REGION OF HILDESHEIM
HOLIDAY MAGAZINE FOR THE REGION OF HILDESHEIM
HOLIDAY MAGAZINE FOR THE REGION OF HILDESHEIM
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<strong>HOLIDAY</strong> <strong>MAGAZINE</strong> <strong>HILDESHEIM</strong> 2012 | Natural environment and Healthy Living<br />
ENJOY <strong>THE</strong> GREAT OuTDOORS<br />
More than history and culture<br />
Forests, lakes, idyllic parks – it’s very easy to combine recreation and relaxation with nature in the region of Hildesheim. Whether it’s<br />
summer or winter, there are many different opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities. The Natural Environment and Healthy Living<br />
will be the focus of the Hildesheim theme weeks in 2012.<br />
<strong>THE</strong> NATuRAL ENvIRONMENT AND HEALTHY LIvING<br />
The region of Hildesheim is well known for its rich history and its<br />
extensive range of cultural offers, but a quick look at the beautiful<br />
natural landscapes and the opportunities for recreation and relaxation<br />
also scores big points for the region. Idyllic parks, forests and<br />
lakes are just waiting to be explored.<br />
The city of Hildesheim lies nestled between the lowlands of the<br />
Hildesheim “Börde”, the river valleys of the Leine and the Innerste<br />
and the Leine hill country and the foothills of the Harz Mountains.<br />
The natural environment and healthy living play an important role<br />
here. Hohnsen Lake, a local recreation area, is used as a skating rink<br />
in the winter and as a refreshing swimming pool in the summer.<br />
The 800-year-old Magdalenen Garden, the Ernst-Ehrlicher-Park or<br />
the green city fortifications and the adjoined forest areas are all<br />
popular places to go for a walk, stroll around and simply relax. But<br />
the surrounding area, with its 18 towns and communities, is also<br />
characterised by a beautiful natural landscape – beyond the Leine<br />
River to the south is the hill country, while the view to the north<br />
is flat and looks at a wide expanse of countryside. Historic towns<br />
with half-timbered buildings and impressive architecture can also<br />
be explored by bicycle, where you’ll find a variety of different land-<br />
scapes. An extensive network of signed bicycle paths weaves its way<br />
through the region in every direction. Anyone who would prefer<br />
to go on foot can choose one of the many hiking trails – variety is<br />
the spice of life in the region of Hildesheim, and that’s guaranteed.<br />
During the theme weeks in 2012, the city of Hildesheim will focus<br />
on the many different opportunities to experience nature and<br />
relaxation in the region of Hildesheim, the city’s excellent medical<br />
facilities and the optimum conditions in the region for living a<br />
healthy lifestyle. The theme weeks are part of a plan to re-position<br />
the city over several years and to highlight the city’s strengths up<br />
until the city’s anniversary year in 2015. And it’s without a doubt<br />
that the“Natural Environment and Healthy Living”is one of the special<br />
qualities that Hildesheim has to offer – according to this motto,<br />
there will be various different activities organised for the theme<br />
weeks in 2012, which will invite discussion and encourage people<br />
to examine the topic more closely.<br />
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Theme weeks focussing on the “Natural environment and<br />
Healthy Living” Current information available at<br />
www.hildesheim.deheim.de
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