Salzderhelden

Since 1974 , the village of Salzderhelden has been one of the 46 districts of the city of Einbeck and has approximately 1,750 residents (as of January 2, 2024). The town was first mentioned in a document in 1305 under the name “Salehelden.” This name refers to the location of a brine spring on the Heldenberg . To protect the brine springs discovered in the12thcentury—from which the Salzderhelden saltworks developed — a castle complex was built above the salt well.

Culture and Attractions:

• Heldenburg Castle ruins with the great hall wall and a castle museum in the basement; a wedding venue since May 2021
• Salzderhelden Salt Works (fire in July 2020; reconstruction planned; tours of the brine tank still available by appointment)
• St. Jacobi Church with its Baroque altar from 1769
• Salzderhelden Train Station: Station building with a local history museum, built according to plans by Conrad Wilhelm Hase
• Salzderhelden Museum
• Dohrenberg Nature Experience Center
• Town Hall from 1600, now a tavern
• District Courthouse from 1764 featuring the royal coat of arms
• The Leineflood retention basin is of regional significance
• Leine Polder Nature Experience
• “Salt and Castles” Circular Bike Trail

Salzderhelden’s cultural landscape...
...is diverse —why not take a look at the town’s calendar of events? Concerts have already been held at Heldenburg Castle, and you can tour it as part of a (public) guided tour. (Bookings can be made through the Tourist Information Office.)

Discover Salzderhelden in 360° -> immerse yourself visually here!

Dining / Lodging:

• Burgschänke Salzderhelden
• “Zur molli” interactive kiosk

Farm Store & More:

• Wolper Farm & Anne’s Wine Shop