Beetween the Harz Mountains and the river Weser lies a charming countryside among the foothills of south Lower-Saxony called Ambergau. From the well-known hill-ranges of Haarplage and Hainberg near the famous Fachwerkstraße, the traveler will have an attractive and interesting view of the field and forest enriched countryside.

Bockenem, a medival town with half-timber houses, historical buildings, old churches and beautiful parks, is located beetween Hildesheim and Seesen am Harz. The town even offers a heated public swimming pool for Your enjoyment. At the western tower of the turmuhren and local history museum on the market place of Bockenem a bell play donated by the citizen association plays at 10.55h, 14.55h, 16.55h and on sundays at 11.15h. Here you can listen to a sample:

In the vicinity

A visit to Hildesheim, the city of the 1000-year-old rose bush, is worth a trip of 20 minutes by car. You are welcomed by a wonderful and historical old town. Particularly interesting is the view from the spire of the Andreas Church, which has the highest church tower in Lower Saxony at a hight of 114.5 metres. Enjoy the magnificent view of the city of Hildesheim and vicinity.