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Hilden

Culture-loving family town

The city of Hilden is characterized by Rhenish serenity and Bergen traditions. Hilden is well connected between Düsseldorf, Wuppertal and Cologne neanderland. The approximately 56.000 residents are spread across seven diverse districts.

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culture in all its facets

The city center of Hilden is a popular meeting place, but also a place to live. Due to the local restaurants with outdoor seating, there is a lot of activity here even after the shops have closed. The old market and the 13th-century Reformation Church, which is one of the few architectural monuments in the city and can be found right in the city center, create a special ambience.

The cultural life in Hilden is mainly characterized by the events Hildener Jazztage, neanderland BIENNALE and the neanderland MUSEUM NIGHT shaped. That Wilhelm Fabry Museum with the "Vogelsang Steamed Grain Distillery" is also part of the city's cultural identity. In addition to elaborations on the life and work of Hilden's most famous citizen, Wilhelm Fabry, there are temporary exhibitions on medical history as well as regularly changing artistic exhibitions.

Leisure fun for the whole family

Exterior view of a climbing wall at the Hilden mountain station
© Daniel Koebe

The fun and leisure pools Hildorado with an integrated wellness and sauna area and the one on the edge of the forest forest bath are known beyond the local area and invite you to bathing fun with the whole family. The is also popular in recreational sports mountain station – a climbing and bouldering center with courses suitable for all ages and every occasion. In bad weather, young and old can relax in the Trampoline Park Hi Fly let off steam In addition to other sports and leisure facilities, the city of Hilden also has its own cinema: the LUX-Lichtspiele.

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pure nature

The Hilden Heath and the city forest are attractive natural destinations for sports enthusiasts, hikers and those looking for relaxation. The city forest, with its approximately 430 hectare area, is primarily dedicated to tasks such as nature conservation and sustainable wood production. Stages 11 and 12 of the neanderland STEIGs lead past Hilden and provide romantic lake views of the Menzelsee and the Elbsee.

Explore Hilden

Elbsee

Hilden

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Vabali Spa

Hilden

© Vabali Spa Düsseldorf

Trampoline

Hilden

© Trampolino Kinderspielpark

Menzelsee

Hilden

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Wilhelm Fabry Museum

Hilden

© Stadt Hilden, Michael Krambrock

Hi-Fly trampoline park

Hilden

© Sportpark Hilden GmbH

Heinrich Wimmer Carnival Museum

Hilden

© Rheinisches Karnevalsmuseum e.V., Olaf Staschik

Reformation Church Hilden

Hilden

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Playmobil Hilden

Hilden

© Stadt Hilden/JuFö-SPM-md

forest bath

Hilden

Adventure playground Hilden

Hilden

© Abenteuerspielplatz Hilden

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