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Butchers' Guild House (Knochenhaueramtshaus), Hildesheim

Butchers' Guild House (Knochenhaueramtshaus), Hildesheim

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Butchers' Guild House (Knochenhaueramtshaus), Hildesheim

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Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

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Danny & Kalle

January 29, 2018

The imposing half-timbered house on the historic market square presents a varied journey through time on five floors. Impressive objects such as the precious replicas of the "Hildesheim silver find" from Roman times or the sumptuous silverware of the Prince Bishop Friedrich Wilhelm von Westphalen from the 18th century take you into the urban life and work world. Discover the many facets of Hildesheim from prehistory to the present!

But the city museum in the Knochenhauer-Amtshaus also presents annually changing special exhibitions on a variety of topics - not only from the city's history!
Source (stadtmuseum-hildesheim.de)

On the ground floor there is a restaurant, which opens S0-Mon from 11.00:
knochenhaueramtshaus.com

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Günter

November 5, 2019

The bone carving office house is the most famous half-timbered house in Hildesheim. The building, erected in 1529, was completely destroyed on March 22, 1945 during the air raid on Hildesheim by the fire that started. In 1986 and in the following years it was rebuilt in the traditional way.
Originally it was the butcher's guild house, but today it shows the signs of traditional trades in the windows of the 2nd floor - with the town hall firmly in view. This makes it a particularly valued symbol of the craft.
In today's restaurant, a regulars' table from Hildesheim dignitaries has established itself again, thus continuing a long tradition here as well.
Particularly noteworthy are the carvings on the north side - studded with modern paintings depicting the war and its destructive effects.

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Andrea

August 18, 2021

An imposing building! It particularly bears witness to the former wealth of this artisan guild. Its gable, more than 26 meters high, protrudes upwards 2.40 meters further than given by the floor plan. It is very richly decorated.

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Moonbeam🌜

March 20, 2022

The bone carver office building was the guild hall of the butchers (bone carvers). Like the guild houses of the other Hildesheim craft associations, the half-timbered building, which dates back to the German Renaissance, is located on the market square in the old town, opposite the town hall. Due to the representative, soaring decorative facade, and citing a remark by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, the building was described as “the most beautiful half-timbered house in the world”.

In addition to being used as a sales room, the cellar vaults were used as storage rooms. Guild meetings were held on the first floor, and store rooms and apartments were located on the upper floors. The gable roof and gables were destroyed in a fire in 1884.

The 26 meter high building was completely destroyed in the air raid on Hildesheim by British and Canadian air forces on March 22, 1945. Although it was not itself hit by bombs, it was caught in the fire that destroyed almost the entire city center.

In contrast to the buildings on the north and south sides of the square, where only the facades were closely based on the original historical design, the bone carver's office building was reconstructed from 1986 to 1989 together with the bakery office building on the left in traditional half-timbered construction. For this purpose, 400 cubic meters of oak wood were used and over 4,300 wooden connections were made with around 7,500 wooden nails. The carvings on the knobs of the two visible facades are particularly impressive.
Source: Wikipedia

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MiGo 62

August 21, 2021

Great house with a varied facade! Just an eye catcher

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Hiking Phoenix

September 21, 2017

Old facade in front of new house .... the scenery is great

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Jknord

September 14, 2022

The well-known butchers' office building, built in 1529, was originally the guild hall of the butchers. The building was destroyed in the air raid in 1945 and rebuilt in 1986. It is now home to the City Museum, where you can admire many wonderful exhibits. If you like, you can also strengthen yourself in the integrated bar, or try to count the multitude of carved heads on the house.

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Günter und Carola

July 29, 2022

You can stay here for a long time if you want to look at the many pictures and figures.

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Andy

November 25, 2023

The Bone Haueramtshaus, originally built in 1529, is the best-known half-timbered house in Hildesheim. It was the guild hall of the butchers (bone cutters).

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Luki,Elli&Fiete🐶

February 16, 2021

Super nice restored half-timbered house. There is always something new to discover on the facade.

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Corine

August 30, 2023

Absolutely beautiful half-timbered house with lots of detailed wood carvings. Too bad it was lost during the Second World War, but it has been beautifully rebuilt!

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Wandermaus Mo

January 14, 2023

Great old house with many details

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Uwe schnuppert Wanderluft 🥰

February 25, 2023

The Knocherhaueramtshaus is one of the most famous half-timbered houses in Hildesheim and used to be the guild house of the butchers. Today there is a restaurant in the basement.

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hermanspann

June 12, 2023

Really now - more decoration is not possible, and the whole market square looks like this.... and they also have plenty of delicious Bütterkes on offer... The bakery office is a tip for the cake.

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Alex5.67

August 31, 2023

A very impressive structure that has been fantastically renovated. An absolute highlight and great photo opportunity.

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Notnagel

August 25, 2024

A beautiful half-timbered house.

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Barbara

August 30, 2021

You have to see it!

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Rolli

September 29, 2024

One of the many beautiful half-timbered houses on the market square

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JR56

October 12, 2024

The Knochenhaueramtshaus in Hildesheim is an impressive historic building
and an outstanding example of 16th century half-timbered architecture. Originally built as a guild hall for the Knochenhauer, the city's butchers' guild,
it now serves as a restaurant.
The building is characterized by its magnificent facade, ornate beams and detailed carvings that demonstrate the craftsmanship of its builders.
As one of Hildesheim's most famous landmarks, the Knochenhaueramtshaus attracts visitors from all over the world who want to discover the unique architecture and fascinating history of this remarkable building.

historische-bauwerke.com/deutschland-historische-bauwerke/hildesheim-historische-bauwerke/knochenhaueramtshaus

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Juschu ( Jürgen & Vicky)

December 20, 2024

A very impressive half-timbered house with the many figures and sayings is an eye-catcher

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CE-HAM

June 15, 2025

After the destruction of the war and the immediate postwar period, the market square was rebuilt at the end of the 20th century according to original plans and ideas. A pleasant atmosphere, especially on market days.

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🇺🇦 beardman

September 30, 2025

Beautifully renovated half-timbered house of the butchers' guild, formerly the butchers' guild.

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Jörg W

October 13, 2025

Stopped by here while planning a rally. 👍🏻

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