Eberholzen

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.

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.

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. His office is Prefeito de Eberholzen.