Singing by the congregation and choir music form a central part of the Catholic liturgy. In addition to unaccompanied (a cappella) singing, it was conventional from the outset to accompany the hymns of the faithful with instrumental music.
Singing by the congregation and choir music form a central part of the Catholic liturgy. In addition to unaccompanied (a cappella) singing, it was conventional from the outset to accompany the hymns of the faithful with instrumental music.
St Mary's Cathedral
Monday to Friday: 10 am to 5.30 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday: 12 to 17.30
Cathedral foyer
Monday to Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
(from 1 April 2025 Mon-Sun 10 am to 6 pm)
24.12. and 31.12. closed
Public guided tours
5 € per person
Free participation for children up to 6 years.
Group tours
Regular price: 90 €
Reduced price: 70 €
Mariendom Hildesheim
Domhof 4
31134 Hildesheim
Cathedral office
Elisabeth Wächter
Phone: 05121 307-362
E-Mail: dombuero(ät)bistum-hildesheim.de
Cathedral information (guided tours, bookings)
Phone: 05121 307-770
E-Mail: dom-information@bistum-hildesheim.de
Cathedral foyer (information about the cathedral and cathedral museum)
Phone: 05121 307-780
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How to find us