Eberholzen

Eberholzen
Location of Eberholzen
Eberholzen
Eberholzen
Coordinates: 52°03′N 09°51′E / 52.050°N 9.850°E / 52.050; 9.850
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictHildesheim
MunicipalitySibbesse
Area
 • Total
9.92 km2 (3.83 sq mi)
Elevation
309 m (1,014 ft)
Population
 (2015-12-31)
 • Total
564
 • Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
31079
Dialling codes05065
Vehicle registrationHI

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.

References

  1. ^ "EBERHOLZEN Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com". www.tageo.com. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  2. ^ 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)
  3. ^ certificate, Mayor of Eberholzen: Rudolf Brandes; certificate. "Eberholzen, Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany". en.db-city.com. Retrieved 9 April 2025.

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