Hilter was well known for mining Hilter Gold ochre as well as its big margarine factory which owned one of the largest whaling fleets in the early 20th century.
Hilter oli tuntud Hilter Goldi ookrikaevanduse, samuti suure margariinitehase poolest, mis omas 20. sajandi alguses ühte suurimat vaalapüügilaevastikku.