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Essen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.

"Essen — the shopping city"

Understand

Get in

By plane

Nearby airports include:

By car

Essen is located on Autobahn 40.

By bus

Essen is part of the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr [1] bus and train system. In addition, Hespertalbahn [2] operates historic trains between Haus Scheppen and Kupferdreh.

By boat

The Rhine river transportation system can be reached via the Herne Kanal. Weiße Flotte Baldeney [3] and Mülheimer Verkehrsgesellschaft [4] operate ships on the Ruhr river.

Get around

Essen has a big Stadtbahn (light rail), tram, bus and night bus system. You can find more information about fares and a journey planner at the VRR webiste.

See

  • 1 Zeche Zollverein.
    Zollverein

    Called the most beautiful coal mine in the world (in fact, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Zollverein nowadays hosts diverse cultural highlights including an outstanding design center and several museums. It is also famous for its Bauhaus architecture. (updated Sep 2015)

  • 2 Museum Folkwang, Goethestraße 41, ☏ +49 201-8845000. Known for the exhibits covering the history of photography as well as paintings from all eras. 
Red Dot Design Museum
  • 3 Villa Hügel, Hügel 15, ☏ +49 201-616290, fax: +49 201-6162911, . Krupp family historical chateau, art history museum and concert venue. After visiting the chateau, have an nice stroll or boat tour across the Baldeney lake 
  • Aalto Opera-House Interesting piece of architecture by Alvar Aalto (Finland)
  • Essener Münster Cathedral 14th century cathedral and treasure museum.
  • St. Ludgerus Basilica
  • Kettwig Historical District featuring 17th and 18th century streets and buildings.
  • Synagogue and Jewish Museum
  • The old town of Werden One of the oldest German sites in entire Germany! Highly recommended.
  • 4 Grugapark. Open all year round from 9.00 am until nightfall. Botanical garden (including playgrounds, waterfall, park railroad, look-out tower, various animals, restaurants, ...) 3€ (note that some of the parks attractions may have shorter opening hours and additional fees).. (updated Sep 2015)

Do

View of Botanischer Garten Grugapark from a tower inside the park
  • International Christmas Market from late November to early December the streets and historic allies of the city center are filled with over 200 arts and crafts stalls.
  • Enjoy Essen ("Essen genießen", this is a word play since "Essen" translates to "food" as well). Gourment Highlights in autumn. 
  • 1 Lake Baldeney (Baldeneysee) (Essen-Hügel and Essen-Kupferdreh stations). Boat rentals, sailing, canoeing, gastronomy. (updated Sep 2015)

Theater/Concerts

  • 2 Philharmonie Saalbau. Classic concerts of the Essener Philharmoniker and guest orchestras. 
  • Grugahalle. Sport events and concerts of national and international stars. 
  • Zeche Carl. Former coalmine, which is now used as a cultural center. Minor arts, rock music, cabaret and more. 

Art

Small, but vivid: the art scene in Essen. Galleries allocate on the whole city region, with a concentration around the Museum Folkwang:

Cinema

  • Behind the shopping centre Limbecker Platz there is a Cinemaxx-Kino, with 5.370 seats the biggest Multiplex-Cinema in Germany.
  • Lichtburg. With 1.250 seats the biggest and oldest cinema hall in Germany. 
  • Essener Filmkunsttheater. Group of various smaller cinemas: filmstudio, Eulenspiegel, Astra-Theater, Galerie Cinema, with ambitious programs. 

Spa and Massage

Learn

The University of Duisburg-Essen is part of a consortium of three universities in the Ruhr-area (University of Duisburg-Essen, Bochum, and Dortmund) and Germany's largest academic hub. [5]

Buy

Many shops are located in the city center pedestrian zone. A big shopping-mall in the western part of the city centre opened in summer 2008. Also pay attention to the "Rüttenscheid"-district.

  • 1 City center pedestrian zone. (updated Sep 2015)
  • 2 Rüttenscheid district. (updated Sep 2015)

Eat

Budget

  • Fährmann am See, Lanfermannfähre 118, ☏ +49 201-846080, fax: +49 201-8460819. W-M 11:30AM-10PM. Regional home cooking (accepts ECcard). 
  • 1 Tablo, Huyssenallee 5, ☏ +49 201-8119585. Turkish. Reservations recommended. 

Mid-range

  • Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe - Restaurant M, Steile Str. 46 (U-17: Laubenweg), ☏ +49 201-43860, fax: +49 201-4386100. 12AM-2:30PM and 6:00PM-10:30PM. Asian. 
  • Gummersbach, Fürstenbergstr. 2 (Tram 105: Heißener Str), ☏ +49 201-676464. W-M 5PM-10:30PM. French; reservations recommended (ECcard accepted). (updated Jan 2016)
  • 2 Capobianco, Rottstr. 7, ☏ +49 201-226603. Mon-Sat 12AM-3PM and 5:30PM-midnight, Sun 12AM-midnight. Classic/Italian. Vegetarian options. Reservations recommended. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 3 Hülsmannshof, Lehnsgrund 14 a (U 17: Laubenweg), ☏ +49 201-871250. 11:30AM–2:30PM and 5:30-10PM.. Home cooking. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Stop-Club vis à vis, Schmiedestr. 5,, ☏ +49 201-235453. Mon-Sat 5-11:30PM.. Reservation recommended. International. Vegetarian options. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 4 Lukas, Prinz-Friedrich-Str. 1,, ☏ +49 201-848353. Daily 6-11PM. Indian (accepts ECcard). (updated Jan 2016)
  • 5 Ange d'Or Junior, Ruhrtalstr. 326 (S6: Kettwig), ☏ +49 2054-2307. Wed-Sun 6:30-10:30PM. Italian. Vegetarian options. (updated Jan 2016)
  • La Cena, Haumannplatz 32 (Tram 106: Landgericht), ☏ +49 201-2790269. Mon-Sat 12AM-3PM, 6-11PM. Italian. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 6 Landhaus Schnitzler, Nöckersberg 65, ☏ +49 201-848140. W-F 12AM-3PM, 6-10:30PM, Sat 6-10:30PM, Sun 12AM-9PM.. Italian, German, International. (updated Jan 2016)
  • L'Opera, Theaterpassage/Hirschlandplatz (U11/17/18: Hirschlandplatz), ☏ +49 201-239124. Daily 12AM-11PM. Italian. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 7 Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe - Restaurant M, Steile Str. 46 (U 17: Laubenweg), ☏ +49 201-43860. Daily 12AM-2:30PM, 6-10:30PM. Italian. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Oase Due, Rüttenscheider Str. 189 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr), ☏ +49 201-790640. Mon-Sat 12AM-2:30PM, 5:30-11:30PM. Italian. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Cavallino Rosso, Velberter Str. 126, ☏ +49 201-404977. Daily 12AM-2:30PM, 5:30-11PM.. Mediterranean. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 8 Gummersbach, Fürstenbergstr. 2 (Tram 105: Heißener Str.), ☏ +49 201-676464. W-M 5-10:30PM Reservation recommended.. Mediterranean, accepts ECcard.. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 9 Hannappel, Dahlhauser Str. 173 (S1: Essen-Eiberg or RE 14 / S 3 / S 9 / Tram 103 / 109: Essen-Steele, then Bus 164: Breloher Steig), ☏ +49 201-534506. W-M 5:30-10PM. Mediterranean. accepts ECcard,. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 10 Jagdhaus Schellenberg, Heisinger Str. 170a, ☏ +49 201-437870. Mediterranean. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 11 Casino Zollverein, Gelsenkirchener Str. 181 (Tram 107: Zollverein), ☏ +49 201-830240. Tue-Fri 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5:30-10:30PM, Sat-Sun 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5:30PM-midnight.. Nouveau cuisine. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 12 Mintrops Landhotel - Mumm, Schwarzensteinweg 81 (SB 15: Burgaltendorf Burgruine), ☏ +49 201-571710. 12AM-2PM, 6-11PM.. Nouveau/international cuisine. Vegetarian options. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 13 Parkhaus Hügel, Freiherr-vom-Stein-Str. 209 (S6: Essen-Hügel), ☏ +49 201-471091. 11:30AM–10:30PM. Nouveau/International cuisine. (updated Jan 2016)
  • raum.eins, Rüttenscheider Str. 154, ☏ +49 201-4553747. Mon-Thu 12AM-2:30PM, 6-10:30PM, Fri 12AM-2:30PM, 6-11PM, Sat 6-11PM.. Nouveau/International cuisine. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Résidence - Püree, Auf der Forst 1, ☏ +49 2054-95590. Tue-Fri 6:3010PM. Nouveau/International cuisine. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 14 Schloss Hugenpoet - Hugenpöttchen, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, ☏ +49 2054-12040. 12AM-11:30PM. Nouveau/International cuisine. (updated Jan 2016)
  • 15 Kockshusen, Pilgrimsteig 51, ☏ +49 201-3601166. W-M 11:30AM-10PM. Regional. Accepts ECcard. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Kölner Hof, Duisburger Str. 20, ☏ +49 201-763430. Wed-Sun 12AM-2PM, 6-10PM.. Regional, dogs not welcome. accepts ECcard. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Landhaus-Knappmann - Frankenheim-Brauhaus, Ringstr. 198, ☏ +49 2054-7809. M-F 4-12PM; Sat/Sun 11AM-midnight.. Regional. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Schote, Emmastr. 25 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr), ☏ +49 201-780107. Tue-Sun 6-11PM.. Regional. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Landhaus Schnitzler, Nöckersberg 65, ☏ +49 201-848140. Wen-Fri 12AM-3PM, 6-10:30PM; Sat 6-10:30PM; Sun 12AM-9PM. Seasonal. 
  • 16 Der Löwe, Kopstadtplatz, 13. Kopstadtplatz. Bavarian-style restaurant. 

Splurge

  • La Grappa, Rellinghauser Str. 4 (Tram 105/106: Aalto Theater), ☏ +49 201-231766. M-F 11:30AM–2:30PM; 5:30- 11:30PM; Sa 5:30-11:30PM. Italian/nouveau cuisine. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Schloss Hugenpoet, Nesselrode, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, ☏ +49 2054-12040. Th-M 6:30-10PM. International food. Dogs not welcome. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Résidence, Auf der Forst 1, ☏ +49 2054-95590. Tu-Sa 6:30-10PM. Nouveau cuisine. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Schloss Hugenpoet-Nesselrode, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, ☏ +49 2054-12040. Th-M 6:30-10PM. Nouveau cuisine. Dogs not welcome. (updated Jan 2016)

Drink

  • Rüttenscheider Hausbrauerei, Girardetstr. 2 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental or S6: Kettwig, then Bus 142: Girardet Haus), ☏ +49 201-790060. Reservation recommended. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Daktari, Juliusstraße 2, ☏ +49 201-2698595. 7PM-4AM.. Small Cocktail-Bar with big cocktails, located 5 miutes away from main station (updated Jan 2016)
  • Isenbergplatz, Isenbergstraße 12. 9AM-2AM.. Five bars around a big playground. Meeting place for students, families, punks and managers. Urban culture center of Essen (updated Jan 2016)

Sleep

Budget

  • Das Park Hotel, Emscherinsel, Bottrop-Ebel. Completely automated concrete drain tubes with beds inside, you book and you're given a code for the door. Honour based system; contribute as many € as you wish to the project. 
  • Ibis, Hollestr. 50 (SB15,16/Tram 103,109: Hollestr.), ☏ +49 201-24280, fax: +49 201-2428600. 

Mid-range

  • Best Western Hotel Ypsilon, Müller-Breslau-Str. 18-20, ☏ +49 201-89690, fax: +49 201-8969100, . (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Töpferstr. or Tram 106: Cäcilienstr. or SB15: Huttropstr. or Tram 103/109: Schwanenbuschstr. or RE1/2/6/11/14/16, RB40/42, S1/2/3/6/9, U11/17/18, SB16/19: Essen Hbf or U18: Breslauer Str. or Tram 110: Flughafen Essen/Mülheim, then Bus 145/146/160/161: Paulinenstr.) 
  • Europa, Hindenburgstr. 35, ☏ +49 201-232041, fax: +49 201-232656. From 70 Euro/night. 
  • Jägerhof, Hauptstr. 23 (S6: Kettwig or SB 19: Werdener Markt or Tram 110: Mülheim Wilhelmstr. or Tram 102/104/112/901: Mülheim Stadtmitte or RE1/2/6/11, S1/3, U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf or U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental, then Bus 142/151/190: Kettwiger Markt), ☏ +49 2054-84011, fax: +49 2054-80984. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe, Steile Str. 46 (U17: Laubenweg), ☏ +49 201-43860, fax: +49 201-4386100. 
  • Mövenpick Hotel Essen, Am Hauptbahnhof 2 (stop: Essen Hbf), ☏ +49 201-17080, fax: +49 201-1708173. 
  • Résidence, Auf der Forst 1, ☏ +49 2054-95590, fax: +49 2054-82501, . (S6: Kettwig or SB 19: Werdener Markt or Tram 110: Mülheim Wilhelmstr. or Tram 102/104/112/901: Mülheim Stadtmitte or RE1/2/6/11, S1/3, U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf or U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental, then Bus 142/151/190: Ringstr.) No dogs. 
  • Ruhr-Hotel, Krawehlstr. 42 (Tram 106: Zweigertstr), ☏ +49 201-778053, fax: +49 201-780283. 
  • Scandic Hotel, Theodor-Althoff-Str. 5 (U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or U 17: Margarethenhöhe or Tram 101/107: Bredeney or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or S6: Essen-Werden or SB19: Werdener Markt or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental or SB66: Velbert Willy-Brandt-Platz, then Bus 142/169: Sommerburgstr), ☏ +49 201-7690, fax: +49 201-7691143. (updated Jan 2016)
  • Top Rema-Hotel Essen, Viehofer Platz 5 (Tram 101/103/105/109: Rheinischer Platz), ☏ +49 201-105610, fax: +49 201-236685. (updated Jan 2016)

Splurge

  • Holiday Inn Essen City Centre, Frohnhauser Str. 6., ☏ +49 201-24070, fax: +49 201-2407240. 
  • 5 Mercure Plaza, Bismarckstr. 48-50 ((U11, Tram 101/107: Philharmonie/Saalbau)), ☏ +49 201-878580, fax: +49 201-87858700. 
  • Schloss Hugenpoet (August-Thyssen-Str. 51, (RE1 / RE2 / RE6 / RE11 / S1 / S3 / U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf, then Bus 132: Am Biestenkamp, then Taxi (should be reserved in advance)).), ☏ +49 2054-12040, fax: +49 2054-120450. 
  • 6 Sheraton, Huyssenallee 55 (U11, Tram 101/107: Philharmonie/Saalbau), ☏ +49 201-10070, fax: +49 201-1007777. 

Connect

Essen Tourism Office Im Handelshof. Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Tel: +49 201-19433, [6]. Mon-Fri 9AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-1PM. Closed on Sundays and bank holiday.

Stay safe

Avoid the no-go areas in the Northern suburbs of Essen by night (unless you're well armed)

Cope

Religious services

Holy mass in Catholic churches at the centre:

  • Hohe Domkirche, Münster, An St. Quintin 3 (5-10 min north from central station). [7] Sat 6:30PM; Sun 7:30AM*, 10AM, 4PM*, 7PM; (*in the Anbetungskirche: Mon-Fri: 7AM, 10AM, 5:30PM (except Sat)).
  • St. Engelbert, Fischerstraße 12 (10 min south from central station) [8]. Sat: 6:15PM; Sun: 9:45AM, 2PM (engl.); Mon 7:30PM; Tue 9AM; Wed 9:15AM; Fri 6PM.
  • St. Ignatius, An Sankt Ignatius 8 (10 min southwest from central station). [9] Sat 9AM, 5PM; Sun 11:15AM, 6PM; Tue/Thu/Fri 7PM.

Index of Catholic churches in the Diocesis of Essen: [10]

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