Salzhemmendorf

Salzhemmendorf is a village and a municipality in the Hamelin-Pyrmont district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 20 km east of Hamelin and 31 km west of Hildesheim and is located on the route 1. It is a nationally recognized health resort with a therapeutic brine thermal bath "Ith-Sole-Therme".

Salzhemmendorf
Coat of arms
Location of Salzhemmendorf within Hameln-Pyrmont district
Salzhemmendorf
Salzhemmendorf
Coordinates: 52°4′N 9°35′E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
DistrictHameln-Pyrmont
Government
  MayorMartin Kempe
Area
  Total94.39 km2 (36.44 sq mi)
Elevation
263 m (863 ft)
Population
 (2019-12-31)[1]
  Total9,136
  Density97/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
31020
Dialling codes05186 for Thüste and Wallensen, 05153 for the other villages
Vehicle registrationHM
Websitewww.salzhemmendorf.de/

Salzhemmendorf consists of Salzhemmendorf proper, as well as Ahrenfeld, Benstorf, Hemmendorf, Lauenstein, Levedagsen, Ockensen, Oldendorf, Osterwald, Thüste and Wallensen.

Main sights

  • Weserbergland
  • The "Water tree" in Ockensen, a worldwide attraction
  • The nearby located holiday park Rastiland

References

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