Kalkofen

The medieval city wall of Hillesheim from the 13th century is one of the most important landmarks of the town and invites visitors to enjoy magnificent views over the place and the Kyll Valley with its walkable battlements. After multiple destructions and a comprehensive renovation, it is now a vibrant historical site with cultural events and quality of stay.

The spring at the Altstraßbach was captured in the 1940s during construction work for the Westwall.

The small, charming museum “Villa Sarabodis”, located in the shadow of the Church of the Saviour, houses an astonishing variety of Roman and Celtic artefacts. Guided tours in the museum and the adjoining Villa Sarabodis are possible at any time on request.

The Roman Marcus Victorius Polentius donated a temple dedicated to the goddess Caiva on the Munterley Plateau in 124 AD, presumably in gratitude for a victorious battle. Today the place of worship is popularly called "Juddekirchhof". The name comes from "Joddekirchhoff", i. e. "yard around the church (sanctuary) of the Jodd", where "Jodd" is synonymous with "godfather". The Celtic matrons had about the same duties as Catholic godmothers.

About 2500 years ago there was a Celtic urbanisation with pastures on the Dietzenley. The Celtic urbanisation was protected by ring walls of up to 9 meters high and 4 meters wide against attacks.During the volcanic activity around 600.000 years ago, the area around the Dietzenley was covered with volcanic rocks. These rocks are used by the Celtics to build the ring walls.