Enjoyable experience of modern art (the 1860s to the 1970s) with informative notes. Includes Dali, Magritte, Van Gogh among many others. I particularly liked various installations. A leisurely stroll through the exhibits took me about two hours, but I can imagine spending more time in this museum, especially because the photo collection was closed at the time of my visit. The main collection is open for free. There is a café-restaurant on the terrace next to the museum. The museum shop has gifts and a lot, a whole library worth of art books. There is also an actual library (reading room) to sit and study art books.

Te permanent exhibition is free. You can find art from Andy Warhol, Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, Renoir, Mondrian, etc. And many contemporary artwork. If you want to visit the temporary expositions. You can buy your ticket in the entrance :) Also, the museum shop has interesting stuff to see or buy 🤩

I love this place. The William Kentridge exhibition was exceptional, but the collections hold some gems too (Matisse, Gauguin, Nam Yune Paik, Rodin, Mondriaan) and well curated. We came with our 6 year old who’s not very interrested in art and still spent 3 hours! The museum shop has a great book selection.

Architecturally the building is amazing. The permanente collection is overall pretty good, has quite a few contemporary masters and some interesting minors particularly from the Neue Sachlichkeit and I did not pay. But really need a curatorial overhaul, thematic rooms are maybe good for kids, not for a thinking adult. In particular if the themes are so abstract and the paintings do not speak with each other. Also you can’t put Braque and Picasso right beside a festival poster. I found very interesting & cool the scoring system for paintings’ provenance during WWII, to rank how clear or murky their history was. I wish the same would be done for the “exotic” pieces they have but I guess we would see a lot of red dots. The staff were incredibly friendly and the temporary exhibition was interesting and well curated.

Very nice museum. Free to visit except for the temporary exhibitions.

Their permanent collection is pretty amazing. You can see some artwork from Van Gogh, Picasso, Dali and many more. It’s free entry except the temporary exhibitions.

A great museum with a great collection of modern and contemporary art. Architecture of the building is also amazing. You would need 2-3h for a proper visit.

Villa Hügel is an impressive testament to German engineering. The architecture and historical significance as the Krupp family residence are fascinating. A must-visit for anyone interested in technology and history!

A stunning and peaceful place filled with history. Once home to the Krupp family, Villa Hügel impresses with its elegant architecture, grand halls, and beautiful parkland. The exhibitions are well curated and give a deep insight into Germany’s industrial past. A must-visit if you're in the Ruhr area! Amazing place

I would give it a lower rating because there are no explanations in English in the museum, just a small leaflet at the entrance. You also have an app with AR, but only in German, but luckily, I got information beforehand on the internet and I use technology so I can get by, but as a museum, at least add explanations in English for tourists? This is a problem with many German museums. Anyway, the residence and the museum itself are magnificent. The staff is friendly, the park is beautiful. I also watched the TV series about the Krupps, so it was nice to see this in live. A truly magical place. I love history and historical sites and enjoy exploring them around Germany, but many institutions don't seem to care about tourists.

It was nice to visit the residence of this old timey Jeffrey Bezos, the villa and the garden are beautiful. English translations were missing in the exhibitions and most staff were rude - a number of times they shouted at me or my son in German. You can’t get anything to eat except for fries (nice but not fresh) and bratwurst that was very low quality.

This is one of the amazing places in Essen to visit. A beautiful historical building featuring rich pieces of history. The architecture and design are quite unique and breathtaking, making it very worthwhile to spend as much time going to the many various rooms and seeing artwork, classic furniture and many more. The park around the villa is also quite amazing to walk around and take a nice relaxing stroll. There is an entrance fee to the villa but it is very affordable and I would recommend a visit to this historical house. The place is on the other side of the S-Bahn station of Essen-Hügel, and there are signs to get to the villa, so you can’t really miss this fantastic sight.

An amazing home to visit and look around. The grounds around the home are stunning!!

Großeshaus was closed. I only visited the Kleineshaus which is the museum. Museum has only German subtitles which was dissappointing. Museum has 2 floors and the inside is all about the Krupp Family and how they grew their business, their effects on war, their products etc. There is a big garden where you can walk around and enjoy the clean air. The Villa is close to the Baldeneysee and the Hügel Station.

A great place for picnics and sunbathing. The children can also have plenty of fun in the park. If you're a student, don't forget to ask for a discount at the counter.

Pretty views most definitely!! There is one con however that absolutely took this review from 5 to 3 starts, and thats the treatment of the birds. It is very obvious that they aren’t fed well because they’re all either sick or want no interaction with humans at all. It was such a horror scene seeing featherless birds on display. Besides that the views were wonderful and I had a nice time.

This is my favorite park in the world!! It’s HUGE, beautiful, and ever changing. I look forward to going back every time I leave.

Definitely one of the best parks in Essen. There is 5 euro entry fee but the park is so big that you can spend an entire day there. Its ideal for family picnics.

I love this park so much. it holds little wonder . The nature here soothes the soul and body. This park consist of surprises and a good day like today was the best time for me and my family to be there, we had bunch of fun, the kids had the space to run and scream as much and on top of their voices. Everything was fine and our day was almost ending well until we discovered this part of the park where the birds are, precisely the huge enclosed place for he flamingoes and the other birds. This place really attracted us all, so we rushed in and my niece who had a ball in her hand mistakenly dropped the ball and it rolled in the pond, which i quickly dashed to fetch it immediately. In about 1 min after this, an older man who was dressed in a duty uniform who i guessed worked there and actually confirmed he works there approached us in front of these kids warned us in a hash manner while visitors stood and watched in silence. I mean, i rushed for this ball and quickly dropped it in our wagon(wagen in deutsch) so the kids don’t throw it back in the pond. But this man had the gut to be disrespectful and inconsiderate. He even dared to tell us if it happens again he would have to walk us out of the place. So i told him if he really noticed, i reached to get the ball that quick so where was the problem and why the need for all that warnings and unfriendliness. My sister was very sad and angry because after this tensed moment beside us stood a family I will guess were pure natives(Germans) with their son also standing close to the water the little boy was even at some point dipping his feet in the water, this man went to them played jokingly with their little son and smiled laughed with this family. He left us feeling not accepted. I took my family immediately out, then i went back in there to confront this man again, and when i got there he was sitting with another older woman also in the same uniform. So i told this man what he did back there was a no go and he could have approached us the right way. Maybe he could have even also jokingly tell my niece why it won’t be good idea to let the ball in the water. I mean she is even a kid for god sake, I would not say he treated us because of our skin color but that’s how it looked like. Out of almost 40 people visiting, it was only one visitor who came to my defense. He said he witnessed everything and also told this older guy he was wrong. I felt a bit relieved and left the place. I am disappointed! We are all humans why can’t we be genuinely humans? I will post pictures of this unforgettable moment. I still rate Grugapark but train your workers to be diversity inclusive. I won’t pay money for anything to just mess with my day again never. (17.08.2025 at 16: 52 )

This is a fantastic, spacious park for families. There's so much to do for an entire day—not just walking, but plenty of activities for both kids and adults. Be sure to bring cash, as they don't accept debit cards, despite some entrance gates reportedly accepting card payments.

Such a big and beautiful park! I was impressed by the amount of activities you can do there, all of the courts, children playgrounds, barbecue spots, flowers areas! There’s so many things to see and explore:) There’s an animal park and it’s free but it’s available from 10-17 if I remember correctly, you can feed them:) and there’s a swimming pool area, but you have to pay additional fees. We bought year ticket and it’s about thirty euros, but normal entry costs five euro per adult and three per student. There also some little cafeterias and toilets for free:)

The Red Dot Design Museum in Essen is a hidden gem, especially if you love design, creativity, or just seeing cool stuff. It’s located in a former coal mine, which gives it this incredible mix of industrial history and cutting-edge innovation—a great setting for showcasing award-winning designs. From Apple and Nintendo’s evolution to kitchen gadgets you never think twice about, the museum makes you realize how much thought goes into everyday objects. The best part? You can actually touch and test out many of the exhibits! I had way too much fun spinning in a designer chair and checking out futuristic furniture. What I was missing was a bit more explanation added to the displays or maybe one sentence fun facts on why this design is special - sometimes it was difficult to know without googling what I was looking up or why should I care. Oh, and if you’re on a budget—Fridays are “Pay As Much As You Want” days! Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

I will start by saying that the Red Dot museum IS worth visiting. However….some feedback and notes for fellow visitors. Though there are some cool state of the art or certainly interesting items, I’m sorry but a “control system” or “car part” does not engage (key word of the day…) or inform me what in Earth it is for, good for them for earning a “design award”. A few videos are more helpful but besides being able to touch some things and sit on some chairs, for things to either be functional or actually explained! Also, for some of the items that can be “tried”, it’d actually be nice to be able to leave feedback on their design or functionality because I’d certainly never buy a modern Chinese fridge that’s impossible to open. Maybe some things are already out for sale in Beijing or Finland but a lot does not leave a wow impression from having plainly seen it at the museum. The cashier is friendly and knowledgeable, and I’m not saying the museum has to sell its soul to the corporations making these products, the wow factor should be the premises of finding out what innovation is

Design heaven inside a former powerhouse! The Red Dot Design Museum blends cutting-edge modern design with the raw industrial charm of the Zollverein Coal Mine Complex. Every corner showcases innovative products, from everyday gadgets to futuristic concepts, all winners of the prestigious Red Dot Award. The building itself is a work of art — a perfect backdrop for creativity. Whether you’re a design professional or just curious, it’s an inspiring, hands-on experience you won’t forget.

It was very nice and exciting experience to see and learn about the roll and function of design in different industries. Definitely recommend it

Awesome awesome awesome. Loved this place, and some super cool items on display. Definite must visit.

That's fantastic place for everyone who is interested in art, design and industrial architecture. I've visited it multiple times and will definitely visit again. Surrounding area is quite vast so prepare yourself for long walk if you want to explore entire complex.

It's fun.... But I also found myself asking, (as a designer), "why did [this] win a design award?". As many of the products did not take into account usability at all. Washing machines that hurt my hands to open (and would be near impossible for those with large hands), designs that were unintuitive to figure out. It seemed more like awards for aesthetic beauty-- rather than innovative, functional or overall good designs (which I expected).

Good place for short treking, walk , boating and spend your weekend

Very peaceful and relaxing place. Great spot to sit quietly and recharge. Loved the calm atmosphere.

A place where you can enjoy the weather and see the water lift. Interesting experience

Pleasant and ideal location for a long walk, worth various paths into the woods 🌞

It's a beautiful lake in Essen where you get an extremly colorful views on a bright sunny day. It seems to be a famous spot for water sports. We did our hiking and covered almost 9 10 km path. In total, the track is around 27 km so it is quite a big lake. There are a lot of things which can be interesting for people with a varied level of interests such as biking, hiking, water sports, photography etc. A beach area is also present but it is a commercial one for which one has to pay.

A very nice, beautiful and peaceful place. The walking path is also quite long. A lot of water sports happen in Summer. But the place is very windy in Winter so come with Jacket.

Peaceful and cool place for relaxing the sunset in the evening time Small boat services also available Good place for enjoyment and rejonoivation

Lovely atmosphere, great service & food! All the food taste was excellent. Restaurant was expensive though. Food was tasty and healthy. This place is a unique and for this reason it’s perfect for special occasions or celebrations. Recommended for dinner compared to lunch. Location is around 15-20 minutes by tram from the Essen Central Station ( Straßenbahn Essen: 107). Tram station is very nearby.

We have orderd candle night dinner because of my Hausband birthday and it was perfekt. Although we eat no pork, there was possible to have meat menu with other meat possibilities. All contents were chosen professionally and each plate was were well designed and tasted very delicious. All vegetables and other cooked contents were fresh. 3 different waiters served our dinner menu. One of them with glasses which I can not remember his name was really professional, emotional and friendly. Two others brought our drinks and food without explanation about name and contents. It seems that they were Barman and not food waiters. I recommend this place and their suprise menu for special occasion like anniversary, birthday and so on. I have 2 recommends for restaurants: 1. a good Music makes this place more attractive and 2. the dessert needs also a drink to serve. Like caffee or something like that. They bring drink beside starter and main menu, but for desert unfortunately nothing.

Food was tasty and healthy. This place is unique and for this reason it’s perfect for special occasions or celebrations. Recommended for dinner more than for lunch.

We had an event dinner at the place, the food and drinks were amazing, the place however was extremely warm with the AC was not turned on.

This was really a great experience. The three course suprise meal was such a delight! Compliments to the chef! The bread was also soo good. Amazing experience

This is truly the best restaurant in Essen. The service was attentive with a great Charme. The good is great. The interior is a must to see.

Was there for our conference at the Zollverein. Such lovely and attentive staff. Very welcoming and food was great! Thank you for being such lovely hosts!

Lovely setting and a good steak (missed some oomph and charcoal taste, tbh). Decent (not awesome) options of cuts. The house red wine is very good. The desserts are also good. On the plus side, they're open until 10pm (kitchen included!), which is an ideal option for hungry travellers!

Steaks were insanely good, but still a very disappointing experience because of 1 waiter: The gentleman with glasses that was mostly serving outside, was very hasty. We both wanted to order the same thing, so my girlfriend let me say it. This man didn’t want to hear it, turned his back to me and only wanted to listen to my girlfriend. When she was ordering, he would litteraly get irritated if she didn’t answer within 2 seconds. After, when paying, he got angry when i didn’t tip because of his rude way of taking orders. Very very unprofessional. I’m sorry to the owners of the restaurant for this review, but I had to speak my mind.

The best restaurant I’ve been in in Essen! Great food and wine, and lovely environment! We were very welcomed and the service was exceptional. The waitress was very patience and kind, spoke English perfectly. Definitely coming back - highly recommend.

We had two burgers and two drinks and ended up paying €75!!! If you ask for spicy sauce, they even charge extra. Honestly, it’s not worth the price so sorry

Newly opened restaurant. Good quality meat. Ambiance is very nice. Lots of space inside. So tables aren't crammed next to each other. Dessert was lovely. Especially the hot applecrumble. There is seating inside, upstairs and outside at the terrace.

What a disaster. Our group of 80 people had agreed on a fixed menu months in advance, with an average price of €22 per dish. But what we got was far from that... I waited 1.5 hours for my meal—and I was lucky, because others had to wait even longer! On top of that, there was only one vegetarian option. Then came the bill. Not only were we charged for tap water we never ordered, but sides like potatoes and gravy suddenly turned out to be extra. We ended up paying at least €8 more per person, which adds up to over €600 in outright rip-off! And as if that wasn’t bad enough, there were items on our bill that we never ordered. To make matters worse, the cashier was completely incompetent. My order had to be re-entered three times, as if she didn’t know what she was doing. It all felt very suspicious, like I was being forced to pay without anything actually being deducted from the bill. And the cherry on top? The next day, multiple people in our group suffered from stomach problems. Apparently, food hygiene is not a priority here. This restaurant is a DISGRACE. Deceptive practices, terrible service, and possibly unsafe food. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else!

Time to place an order 1 hr+ Time to receive beer 50 mins Time to learn your starters is unavailable 52 mins Time to learn your main dish is unavailable 57 mins Time to get bread - cancelled after 23 mins Time to get your starters 1 hr+ Time to receive your main dish - unknown. It’s been over 2,5 hours since we came, still waiting.

Excellent food without any doubt. Simply fresh and delicious. Staff are very friendly of course. However the kitchen seemed to have trouble keeping up to pace although the restaurant was only half full. Had to wait almost an hour for the main meal

Very good food and really polite staff. Already been there twice for a team event & would love to go again :)

One of the worst dining experiences. Fish is slightly below average. Chicken for my daughter was bone dry and hard like rock, she can’t even swallow it. Very small portion, portion for side dish is a joke. Fine dining price, but food is a huge disappointment. 100% overpriced! Dorade is the cheapest fish on the menu with 30 euro. Other fish like Steinbut or Loup de mar costs 40 to 50 euro. The average price of main course is over 40 euro. We have 5 people including one kid, none of us were satisfied. The management concept is a total rip off. The only highlight was the bread serving at the beginning and the decoration of the restaurant.

Nice Turkish or Mediterranean fine dine restaurant. The food is nice. Lots of options for Vegan and vegetarian pallete as well. They have nice selection of wine. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Overall was really nice experience.

lovely meal for 9 people, the food quality was great. It was very expensive though and the service was really slow.

One of the best restaurant I've ever eaten at! Incredible staff, tasty dishes and above all a special vibe to this place. Highly recommend it to everyone who wants to eat in a classy restaurant.

Went to this restaurant recently with a large group. Amazing food, great ambiance and outstanding hospitality. Very expensive but value for money..

Excellent food and wine served the owner-couple.

(Translated by Google) We don't remember exactly where we read about this restaurant but we are very happy that we discovered it. We were there to celebrate my husband's 50th and were very impressed with the food as well as the friendly host and the other guests. A wonderful evening that we will not soon forget. (Original) Wir wissen nicht mehr genau wo wir von diesem Restaurant gelesen hatten aber sind sehr froh, dass wir es entdeckt haben. Wir waren dort, um den 50sten meines Mannes nachzufeiern und sowohl vom Essen als auch dem freundlichen Gastgeber und den anderen Gästen sehr begeistert. Ein wundervoller Abend, den wir so schnell nicht vergessen werden.

(Translated by Google) What can I say other than: super delicious 😋 with a star 🌟 we've rarely felt so comfortable and been served such exceptionally delicious food. We'll definitely be back. We're really looking forward to eating such good food and enjoying such great service again 😋😋😋👍👍👍 (Original) Was soll man sagen außer: super lecker 😋 mit Sternchen 🌟 wir haben uns selten so wohl gefühlt und dann noch so ein außergewöhnlich leckeres Essen serviert bekommen. Wir werden auf jedenfalls wieder kommen. Wir freuen uns schon riesig darauf, wieder so gut zu Essen und denn tollen Service zu genießen 😋😋😋👍👍👍

(Translated by Google) "Le Petit Cave" in Essen is a charming French bistro that impresses with its authentic ambience and first-class cuisine. The fresh, high-quality ingredients and the excellent wine selection make every visit a special experience. The service is friendly, competent and attentive, which rounds off the culinary experience perfectly. "Le Petit Cave" is a small oasis of French lifestyle and a must for gourmets in the Ruhr area. (Original) "Le Petit Cave" in Essen ist ein charmantes französisches Bistro, das mit authentischem Ambiente und erstklassiger Küche begeistert. Die frischen, hochwertigen Zutaten und die exzellente Weinauswahl machen jeden Besuch zu einem besonderen Erlebnis. Der Service ist freundlich, kompetent und aufmerksam, was das kulinarische Erlebnis perfekt abrundet. "Le Petit Cave" ist eine kleine Oase französischer Lebensart und ein Muss für Feinschmecker im Ruhrgebiet.

(Translated by Google) Even on my second visit I can only say - a little jewel of French cuisine! The cuisine surprises with sophistication - classic French flavors are combined with ingenious taste and tactile twists. Every bite is a small experience. What is particularly impressive is the attention to detail, which is evident in both the presentation and the composition of the dishes. The ambience is charming and inviting, a successful mix of French elegance and a cozy bistro atmosphere. A place where you can embark on culinary adventures and be surprised again and again. Highly recommended for anyone who loves French cuisine and is looking for that certain something. (Original) Auch bei meinem zweiten Besuch kann ich nur sagen - Ein kleines Juwel französischer Kochkunst! Die Küche überrascht mit Raffinesse – klassische französische Aromen werden mit genialen geschmacklichen und haptischen Wendungen kombiniert. Jeder Bissen ist ein kleines Erlebnis. Besonders beeindruckend ist die Liebe zum Detail, die sich sowohl in der Präsentation als auch in der Komposition der Gerichte zeigt. Das Ambiente ist charmant und einladend, eine gelungene Mischung aus französischer Eleganz und gemütlicher Bistro-Atmosphäre. Ein Ort, an dem man sich auf kulinarische Abenteuer einlassen kann und immer wieder aufs Neue überrascht wird. Uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert für alle, die die französische Küche lieben und dabei das gewisse Etwas suchen.

(Translated by Google) Quite simply: super delicious food, top-notch wines, excellent service, and lots of laughter... thank you for the wonderful evening. It was our first time with you, and we'll definitely be back... it's not far from Düsseldorf, after all :-). Simply honest and straightforward... charming and humorous... best regards, Martina and Dirk (Original) Ganz einfach: super leckere Küche, top Weine, exzellenter Service und viel gelacht ... danke euch für den wunderschönen Abend. Wir waren erstmals bei euch und wir kommen definitiv wieder ... ist ja nicht weit von Düsseldorf :-). Einfach ehrlich und gerade heraus... charmant und humorvoll ... liebe Grüße Martina und Dirk

(Translated by Google) Birthdays have to be celebrated and the best way to do that is with good food. Sometimes you have to search for a long time, but sometimes you can find little gems through newspaper articles, just like La Petite Cave de Jeannette. In the city that promises a lot from its name (food), the restaurant "La Petite Cave de Jeannette" is somewhat hidden between residential buildings. The small but very fine menu, which changes weekly, does not offer many, but unusual dishes with a lot of French charm, even though you are many, hundreds of kilometers away from France. We were offered a great, individual menu and we didn't have to look long for the right wines. The service was very attentive and we were very well looked after. We would love to come back here! (Original) Geburtstage muss man feiern und das geht am Besten mit gutem Essen. Manchmal muss man lange suchen, manchmal findet man aber auch durch Zeitungsartikel kleine Perlen, genau wie La Petite Cave de Jeannette. In der Stadt, die vom Namen her viel verspricht (Essen) befindet sich das Restaurant "La Petite Cave de Jeannette" etwas versteckt zwischen Wohnhäusern. Die kleine aber sehr feine und wöchentlich wechselnde Karte bietet nicht viele, aber dafür ausgefallene Gerichte mit viel französischen Charme, auch wenn man hier doch viele, hunderte Kilometer von Frankreich entfernt ist. Uns wurde ein tolles, individuelles Menü geboten und auch die passenden Weine mussten wir nicht lange suchen. Der Service war sehr aufmerksam und wir wurden sehr gut umsorgt. Hierhin kommen wir sehr gerne wieder!

This was a fantastic experience! We were given lots of personal attention, and we really felt appreciated as guests. The food was literally amazing, the different tastes coming together very well. Our favorites were the king prawns starter, the St. Peter's fish main course (especially the amazingly delicious mushrooms in that dish!!), and the creme brulee dessert. The food arrived quickly, and we weren't kept waiting too long between dishes. There was a wedding happening at the same time in another part of the restaurant, but we didn't feel negatively affected by that--apparently, the staff could handle the wedding as well as the rest of the guests rather well. We sat outside and had a breath-taking view of the lake. We felt like the price of the meal was justified given the quality of the food and the service we received. It was truly a fantastic evening and a great culinary experience!

I love this amazing place! Summer evenings, with the lake view, a nice drink and good food! The staff could be more polite and friendly!

Elegant and historical, yet comfortable atmosphere. Delicious food with a limited special menu. Amazing views. Tomato essence soup was delicate. Good fresh pasta.

Excellent food, excellent service!!!

Very nice place with a beautiful view and very tasty food

Good food, good coffee, very friendly staff.

Great location and food is very delicious. Also the portions are rather big sizes. Although pricy, great experience for a special occasions