Hildesheim Citybeach

A Square Behind the Historic Rathaus

The Platz An der Lilie lies beside Hildesheim's protected, centuries-old town hall, a short walk from the famous Marktplatz in the heart of the Altstadt. Framed by gabled facades and quiet side streets, it is one of the old town's most versatile public spaces.

The Annual Citybeach Transformation

For several weeks each summer, roughly 100 tonnes of sand are trucked in to turn the cobblestones into the Citybeach. Mediterranean plants, wooden decks, and rows of loungers surround a cluster of pop-up bars and kiosks, while visitors gather for cornhole, KanJam, and casual games on the sand.

A High Vantage Point

Mounted roughly 90 metres above the square and facing southeast, the camera delivers a sweeping, uninterrupted view across the entire Citybeach footprint, from the shaded lounge terraces to the solar-powered kiosks along its edge.

A Social Hub of the Old Town

Beyond its seasonal sand, the Platz An der Lilie functions as a year-round gathering spot in central Hildesheim, ringed by cafes and shops just steps from the Rathaus. Its transformation each summer has made it one of the city's most talked-about public spaces.