Information in plain language

The Citizen-Master welcomes everyone who visits this website,
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Citizen Service

The Citizens' Service provides important information:

• Contact points of the city administration
• Opening times

The city of Hilden

You can learn a lot about the city of Hilden:

• History of the city
• Partner cities
• City coat of arms

You can also find information about the Citizen Master
and the administration here.

Municipal policy

In this section you will find information about:

• The city council (the representation of the citizens)
• Other groups and advisory boards

Hilden is a city that does a lot for families.
There are many offers and assistance, e.g:

• Childcare
• Leisure activities for children, young people and adults

Education

There are many schools in Hilden.
For adults there is the Volks-Hoch-Schule (VHS) Hilden-Haan.

Consulting

The city offers help and advice for families.
For example:

• Tips for dealing with babies
• Help with the search for childcare

There are childcare services in Hilden:

• During the day
• During the vacations

Offers for children and young people

After school or during the vacations, children
and young people can visit various meeting places.

Leisure activities

There are many ways to spend your free time in Hilden:

• The forest and parks are lovely for walks.
• There are swimming pools.
• Many clubs offer sports and other activities.

Events

• Itterfest in October: A big party for everyone.
• Artists' market in May: Here you can view art and take a leisurely stroll.

Culture

In Hilden there are:

• Theater performances
• Museums

There is something for everyone.

Help for refugees

Hilden helps people from other countries,
also people with refugee experience.
The city provides support,
until you find suitable accommodation.

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The Stellwerk in Hilden offers help for everyone:

• Young families
• Children and teenagers
• Seniors

There are many offers for all ages.

People with disabilities

Hilden wants everyone to have the same opportunities.
Everyone should be able to participate in life in the city.

Important areas are:

• Education
• Leisure time
• Mobility

Regardless of whether someone is old, young, with or without a disability:
There are many offers that support everyone.

The economy is strongly supported in Hilden.
The city has a good location and is easily accessible.
This is very advantageous for companies.

The economic promotion helps with:

• Questions about companies
• Search for real estate
• Starting your own business

Building & Planning

Many new buildings are being constructed in Hilden,
e.g. schools and kindergartens.

The city will help you with the necessary documents.
You can also find out more about:

• New construction projects
• Road construction work

The aim is to make the city more modern
and improve transportation.

City marketing

Hilden has a beautiful city center.
There are many stores, restaurants
and friendly service.

Big brands and small specialist stores
make shopping special.

Popular events in the city center:

• Artists' market
• Book markets
• Fashion show
• Pleasure days
• Christmas market

The city center is easily accessible:

• On foot
• By bike
• By bus and train
• By car

Hilden is committed to protecting the environment.
The city wants to combat climate change
and promote climate-friendly transportation.

Hilden is a city of short distances:
You can get anywhere quickly on foot or by bike.

Hilden also does a lot for waste management.
The central building yard ensures good waste management.

The many green spaces in the city
are places of recreation and protect nature.

Waste Management

In Hilden there is information about:

• Waste avoidance
• Reuse (recycling)
• Waste disposal

Climate protection

Climate change is also evident in Hilden:

• Heavy rain
• Dryness
• Heat

The city is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Advice and information is available.
So everyone can do something to protect the climate.