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Essen ( German pronunciation: [ˈɛsn̩] ⓘ) is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 584,580 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the ninth-largest city of Germany.
Welcome to Essen! Come and discover one of the greenest cities in Germany, at the heart of the Ruhr region. Whether you're planning a city break, a family holiday or a visit to a trade fair, Essen has so much to offer – from shopping in buzzing city streets to hiking and cycling in beautiful scenery, from art, culture and top-notch museums ...
Jan 26, 2020 · Let’s explore the best things to do in Essen: 1. Museum Folkwang Source: ReneSpitz / Flickr Museum Folkwang. Essen’s renowned art museum presents every European movement from the Romantics in the 19th century to Abstract Expressionism after the Second World War.
Nov 7, 2023 · Located in the heart of western Germany's long-time industrial Ruhr region, the city of Essen spent much of the past 150 years marred by pollution, tainted by filthy mines and belching factories...
Top Things to Do in Essen, Germany. Places to Visit in Essen. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Fun & Games (3) Self-guided Tours (3) Points of Interest & Landmarks (35) Walking Tours (4) Escape Rooms (3) Speciality Museums (8) Shopping Malls (3) Castles (3)
Fantastic choice! Nestled in the Ruhr Valley, Essen is not your typical tourist destination; it’s something much more. This city, with its blend of historical significance, cultural depth, and green spaces, tells a story of transformation like no other.
Essen International UNESCO World heritage Zollverein, Museum Folkwang, European Capital of Culture in 2010, European Green Capital in 2017: The Ruhr metropolis of Essen offers a wide range of International and European activities and lively relations with seven twin cities all over the world.
In Germany's third greenest city you will always experience exciting contrasts: recreational pleasure on hiking trails, the Ruhr and Lake Baldeney. High culture at the Museum Folkwang, the Philharmonie, Villa Hügel or the Aalto Theatre.
Essen is the most exciting big city you may not have heard of before. Germany's third greenest city, Capital of Culture 2010, European Green Capital and pulsating metropolis in the heart of the Ruhr region.
Essen. Formerly Germany's coal-mining region, the Ruhr Area forms one of the largest conurbations in Europe and is now known for being one of the continent's densest cultural landscapes. Places such as Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen and Oberhausen have come together to form a fascinating urban area full of surprises.
