“On our longer excursions, we got to know Kassel, the Weserland, Goslar, and the Hartz Mountains” (Stein, Life in a Jewish Family, 244).
“But I had drawn up an all-inclusive program for them to make sure they would see: the beautiful Weser and Leine Mountains; Kassel and its magnificent picture galleries; the fascinating old Hannoverisch-Münden, and Hildesheim” (Stein, Life in a Jewish Family, 224).
While a student in Göttingen, Edith had the opportunity to experience a different region of Germany – Lower Saxony (German: Niedersachsen). She traveled throughout the surrounding region, visiting small historic towns and experiencing the local nature alike, and even drew up itineraries for her family and friends when they came to visit her during the height of the semester.
After I had visited Kassel, Hannover, and Göttingen, I wanted to make one final stop in Hildesheim before I headed back to Cologne via Frankfurt. And I’m so glad I did – this small town ended up being one of my favorite visits of the pilgrimage!
Despite the rain, I was able to visit many of the town’s beautiful religious spaces. Here are a few photos from my short visit!
Europe with Edith 