Discover Hohenhameln

Hohenhameln is situated on the crest and southern slope of a ridge that rises about 25 metres above the surrounding terrain. The town offers several highlights to consider when planning a trip: the Protestant St. Laurentius Church, the seasonal Pfannteich outdoor swimming pool and routes of varying lengths.

Churches and Local History

The Protestant St. Laurentius Church is a landmark of Hohenhameln. The two points of its tower appear in the municipal coat of arms, linking a local emblem with the town’s most prominent building.

In the wider Peine destination, the St. Markus Church is located in Hohenhameln-Equord and is also known as the Little St. Peter’s Basilica. Construction began in 1697 and was completed in 1710. A smaller, true-to-scale replica of St. Peter’s Basilica, it features an octagonal dome and a floor plan in the shape of a Greek cross. The church is considered important to the region’s identity and valuable from an architectural-historical perspective. Visits require advance registration by telephone. “Octagonal” means eight-sided; the floor plan in the shape of a Greek cross, by contrast, describes the layout of the building. Peine itself is also home to St. Jakobi and the Catholic Church of the Holy Angels. St. Jakobi was built in the Neo-Gothic style in 1899; its original colourful wall and ceiling paintings have been restored. The Catholic Church of the Holy Angels was also built in the Neo-Gothic style, between 1866 and 1869, to designs by the Hanoverian building councillor Haase. The Church of the Holy Angels has a triumphal cross dating from the 13th century.

Pfannteich and Outdoor Routes

The Pfannteich natural outdoor swimming pool offers open-air swimming and relaxation. The pool has a 450-square-metre sandy beach. Swimming is available seasonally, and the condition of the beach can also vary by season. Check the latest swimming conditions before travelling so that your plans suit the time of your visit.

The Hohenhameln circular route is a cycling tour of about 37 kilometres through the northeastern Bördeland region. It starts in Hohenhameln and also passes the Pfannteich natural outdoor swimming pool and its mini-golf course. Surfaces and signage may change, so check the current route before setting out.

Another circular route is the Hohenhameln Northeast Adventure Route. It is about 23 kilometres long and also starts in Hohenhameln. These distances provide a concrete guide for planning: around 23 kilometres for this circular route and about 37 kilometres for the cycling tour. A cycling route from Hohenhameln and Pfannteich runs through the flat Hildesheim Börde, where sugar beet is grown.

A Park-Like Cemetery

The Protestant cemetery in Hohenhameln has been transformed into a park-like landscape. It includes areas for biodiversity and nature conservation, as well as spaces for social interaction. Alongside church architecture and local history, nature and opportunities to meet are therefore also part of the townscape.

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