Eberholzen is a village and a former municipality in the district of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 November 2016, it is part of the municipality Sibbesse.
Eberholzen | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Eberholzen  | |
  Eberholzen  Eberholzen | |
| 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 | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 31079 |
| Dialling codes | 05065 |
| Vehicle registration | HI |
History edit
Eberholzen is a very old village. The first mention of the village, which was originally called Eilbereholthusen, was in a document which was written in 1240.[1] According to this document Eberholzen was tributary to a monastery in the nearby village of Escherde.
Sights edit
The tower of the Protestant church dates back to the 12th century. A medieval stone coffin can be seen in front of the church. According to a legend, it belonged to Ritter von Eberhardt, a knight who was banned and not buried on the cemetery of Eberholzen. Several well-preserved half-timbered houses are sightworthy in the middle of the village.
Infrastructure edit
Unlike many villages in Lower Saxony, Eberholzen has still a traditional village shop. There is also a well-known butcher's shop. There is a bus service to Hildesheim and Alfeld, with several trips each day.
References edit
- ^ Hildesheimer Allgemeine Zeitung: p.21, 27 February 2010.
External links edit
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