Eberholzen
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Location of Eberholzen within Hildesheim district 
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| Coordinates: 52°03′N 09°51′E / 52.050°N 9.850°ECoordinates: 52°03′N 09°51′E / 52.050°N 9.850°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Lower Saxony | |
| District | Hildesheim | |
| Municipal assoc. | Sibbesse | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Rudolf Brandes | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.92 km2 (3.83 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 597 | |
| • Density | 60/km2 (160/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 31079 | |
| Dialling codes | 05065 | |
| Vehicle registration | HI | |
Eberholzen is a town in the district of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany.
History
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.[2] According to this document Eberholzen was tributary to a monastery in the nearby village of Escherde.
Sights
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
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
- ↑ Landesbetrieb für Statistik und Kommunikationstechnologie Niedersachsen, 102 Bevölkerung - Basis Zensus 2011, Stand 31. Dezember 2013 (Tabelle K1020014)
- ↑ Hildesheimer Allgemeine Zeitung: p.21, 27 February 2010.
External links
Media related to Eberholzen at Wikimedia Commons
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