The 19 best things to do with kids in Essen

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 🤩

The Folkwang museum has an exciting architecture, continuously combining interior and exterior, deliberately presenting the exhibition halls as a maze, interjecting reading and rest areas, enticing one to just wander around and discover. Great collection of German Expressionists. I came to Essen especially to see this museum and stayed for 2 days, it is that good! And the direction decided to keep entrance free, as a gift to art lovers.

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.

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).

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.

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.

The place is worth a visit! Entry ticket costs only 5 euros. The building is well-kept, authentic and brings you back to 19th century. Due to that visit I learned a bit more German history.

Let me start that's not a bad museum, the amount and quality of stuff, especially the geological is top notch. It's just not what you would expect from something located in a UNESCO site in a coal washing plant. Especially since, when you enter one of the longest escalators you will see in your life and arrive at the entrance level you are greeted with some cool looking industrial stuff. You feel like you actually went back in time and entered the factory, then there are stairs, that are mysteriously glowing in an orange color. All of that bursts like a bubble when you enter the permanent exhibition which is using almost nothing of the the place itself or the industry that was located here. Of course there is a whole floor dedicated to the Ruhr region history nowadays, and at the bottom when there are the history sections where you can see some environment damages and machinery that was used in old times. It's all about the Rurh region, but why not use this whole UNESCO complex you have here? Use the transmission belts to travel between the buildings and the exhibits. It's not like you would have to build them, they are there, you can even see them through the glass doors. Show some coal mining and coke production, not with a movie, hidden somewhere in a corner, but with lights, moving objects and sounds... something that would keep the feeling you have at the entrance. There are guided tours that show a bit more, however unless you are interested in the history that you could read on your own, there is little to see on those. I am actually mad at the wasted potential of this place. It could've been something that's one of a kind in the world, with this preserved site and what you get is a good museum for a middle school trip.

I spent seven hours browsing the site and the museums, and even then there were more things to see! The main museum has three floors of various expositions, from the ancient history of this region to the modern times, plus industrial artifacts, paintings, books, and more. There is an observatory platform to see the area from above. There are several tours in German and English. The English tour took us to the coal plant where we learned a lot about the mining operations of the past. I recommend coming as soon as they open (10:00 at present) to easily get tickets for any areas that require them (several areas are free). You can easily spend the whole day there! The museum has elevators to make it accessible. However, for the plant tour make sure to ask, because our route involved many stairs. There is a café, book & souvenir shop, and plenty of restrooms in the museum building. I highly recommend! Don't think about it as "just a coal mine" - this is a phenomenal museum of natural history, industrial history, and stories of the people of Rhine-Ruhr over the years. Plus, the territory of Zollverein has many other activities to explore.

The Ruhr’s entire story under one roof! Located in the iconic Zollverein Coal Mine Complex, the Ruhr Museum takes you on a journey from the region’s geological origins to its industrial boom and cultural transformation. The exhibits are beautifully curated, mixing fossils, minerals, historical artifacts, and powerful photography. The industrial setting adds atmosphere — riding the massive orange escalator to the entrance is an experience in itself. A must for anyone wanting to understand the Ruhr’s soul.

Stumbled upon this unique location before heading home. We walked around and did a tour on our own. We made some cute photos in the booth and made a souvenir coin. Always nice to learn some history.

A very good museum! It's actually huge, and tells stories not only about the site itself and the industrialization of the Ruhr area, but about geology, history and geography as well. Plan several hours for the visit.

If you come here, give yourself time. Some exhibits are confusing and not well laid out and others like the Ruhrkunst art show (lower level) is absolutely outstanding.

The Ruhr Museum is really an amazing place. It is located in a building of an old coal mine, and a lot of the original equipment was kept there, which creates very interesting atmosphere. The exhibitions are very diverse. There is a history of the region, the history of Germany itself, as well as archaeology and nature. The exhibition doesn't become boring because it keeps switching your attention from one aspect to another. They also didn’t forget about coal. There are many different types of coal presented. I didn’t even know there are so many types of it! Overall, it is a great museum and highly recommended to visit.

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:)

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

A really good place with a lot of aquatic life in both flora and fauna. The whole place was very well maintained and it was a good experience going through the entire setup. Fantastic place to bring kids. The staff personnel were quite helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend it.

Was genuinely excited to take our visitors (with a 6 yo child) to this place. We have been to Aqua Zoo in Düsseldorf and was really amazed. So we had high expectations here since it's an international franchise. Cons: - Price of the tickets were a bit more expensive to our liking, considering that a lot of the exhibitions were closed. No otters, no penguins, no seals. - Place could use some sprucing up. Everything felt old. Ambience was depressing, from start to finish. Good thing my niece still appreciated seeing the fish, but the adults clearly saw what was lacking. - Very crowded on a random weekend. I didn't see staff on standby inside to usher people through and engage kids. They could have compensated with the lack of exhibitions with engaged staff that actually talk to the kids. - Limited to vending machines for after snacks options. - I downloaded the app and it was very laggy. Couldn't even identify the fishes properly and were giving wrong data. Very misleading and a waste of time. - No signal throughout the exhibition. It's 2025 folks. - No locker rooms. Prams were left randomly scattered to the side of the reception. Pros: - Staff at front desk seemed to be nice. Although they were clearly exhausted already by 14:00. - They set up some Halloween decoration and were giving away some Haribo. There were stamp stations across the place, but failed in execution as some of them were already missing the stamps. - Very clean bathrooms. - They had a friendly mascot waiting at the end to take photos with. - Nice quality selection of souvenirs, but limited choices. Expensive but that is to be expected. - I heard a staff member inside talking about mussels, it's nice to also have these educational stuff around places like these. Overall, I'm not coming back. I would rather go to Aquazoo or even Krefeld Zoo to see more variety of animals.

I really liked it, especially the Animal Crossing event was fun. Generally the atmosphere was relaxing however it can be packed with people in some areas. I went there at around 4pm and a lot of kids were running around but only at the beginning. Overall it was fun and a wonderful experience.

I really enjoyed my trip here. It's definitely a great place for children but I was visiting a friend and as an adult, I had a great time! Everything is well maintained and beautifully set up. The clean and large bathrooms were a nice surprise as usually in such establishments where lots of children are involved, things can become messy quickly. It should be noted that the staff were very helpful and friendly and even spoke in English when they realised I was an English speaker. I would highly recommend a visit and do be sure to check out the cute shop at the end.

We got tickets to Sea Life as part of our hotel stay package. It’s a decent sized aquarium where you walk along a fixed course to see the fish. For the kids there was an Animal Crossing stamp tour which adds a bit of extra excitement to kids running around. Some areas did tend to get crowded but at the entrance they do regulate the number of people that get in at intervals. There are some areas where you’re allowed to touch things which was a fun addition. We did see some people arrive that did not book tickets in advance who got turned around at the entrance because the day was fully booked, so be careful of that.

We really enjoyed the visit with our baby, I recommend buying tickets early!

Nice place specially for kids, there were a couple of sections closed due to maintenance but still nice place and very close to Westfield centro shopping mall. Recommendation park your car for free in Westfield centro and walk 5 mins to sea life. Otherwise you will need to pay for parking close to sea life

Lots and lots of shops, but the elevators are a nightmare! If you want to go down or up a floor you tend to get stuck going in the opposite direction, even if you clicked first! Not ok! Furthermore there is almost no option to eat halal or vegetarian, that is too bad.

It's a bit pricey, but it's in a great spot, and they have all sorts of food. The prices are a little crazy, but it's still okay, you know? Loads of people come here just to eat and window shop.

Beautifully decorated for Christmas every year. One place to shop for several things all at the same time. Also has good connectivity to other parts of the city by Underground directly inside the mall.

A very big mall at the absolute city center Parking 1 hour 1 euro You can easily you park and enjoy the mall then enjoy the city center with so many shops around The play area for kids is absolutely small, only a square with some minor games for toddlers and another with some arcade games Not really a good place for kids to have fun There are many restaurants inside And many restaurants outside, especially the arabic restaurant Almidan aldimashqi

Good shopping complex with lot of branded shops. Nice place to hang with family and friends. Lot of Restaurant for food as well. Great location , just near the BERLINER PLATZ U BAHN station. Always crowded during weekends. In weekdays normally crowded after lunchtime. There are grocery shop as well like rewe. Saturn is there for electronics goods . Macd , subways are there to eat . Overall a perfect place to spend your day with your family and friends.

Beautiful decorations with Christmas trees all around the mall. Everyone is shopping 🛍️ as there are Black Friday discounts are available in almost all shops. Festival season 😍

Excellent place to shop clothes and many other products. Good options to eat both inside and right outside the building. Can get crowded sometimes. Happening place to hangout.

We liked it a lot. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They went actively around and explained how things work. It looked small from the outside, but we spent more than three hours there. It has a nice outdoor area. Easy parking. Great for kids. Very hands on.

Wow! Best science museum to get kids interested in/involved. Everything was hands on and was just as enjoyable for the adults as for the kids. We were all sad to leave when it was time to go.

The museum is really hands-on and interesting not just for the small ones but also for the adults. The staff is really friendly and helpful always ready to instruct you and educate you a bit on the experiments at hand. Really nice experience which I can only recommend to everyone. You will need at least a couple of hours to have a more or less complete overview. Yu will need longer if you are keen to read and understand all the experiments.

Totally awesome, especially for kids. Lots of physics and other experiments that everyone can explore on their own. Many super friendly staff also walk around and explain things. Definitely worth a visit!

Nice place to spend around 4-5 hours with kids (5-12 yrs). Friendly staff and cakes and donuts at the inhouse cafe were very tasty. Missed 1 star as I believe would be good to add Experiment details in English as well.

This museum is not open to the public on weekdays. The hours here on google and on their website are really misleading. I was only there 15 minutes and saw at least 4 other families leaving, bewildered and disappointed. Absolutely silly.

My daughter liked the place and it sure is interesting. But I think the entrence cost is a lil too high. I would have loved that there would be info also in English by each attraction. Otherwise the stuff was welcoming and atmosphere was nice.

Wonderful synagogue. Admission and audio guide are free. Staff were very helpful and friendly. I spent a pleasant morning here learning about all aspects of this place of worship.

Really interesting and free to visit

2022.4.29 It was on my way to downtown. According to wiki, it "is one of the largest, best preserved and architecturally most impressive testimonies to Jewish culture in pre-war Germany." In 1913, it was the new synagogue. There was a police car parked near by.

It's a beautiful Old Synagoge with an awesome history... A guided tour is recommended.. The guide explains each and every details.. and it's awesome...

#Essen #JewishCulture #Museum Surprisingly this museum is a must if you want to learn more about Jewish culture, not only focused in Essen, but all around the world. Free entrance, audioguide available, lockers for clothes.

It was very interesting for me as I was not familiar with Jewish beliefs before. The synagoge is gorgeous and you are free to explore all floors (for free) and stay as long as you like. There are also exibitions on each floor. I would highly recommend it to everyone!

Really interesting! The museum inside is very modern done, lots of things to see and do. There is a wall with famous people that have some kind of Jewish relation, and you are able to see and learn some traditional Jewish dances. This was really fun to do.

Beautiful, awesome and amazing Theater, tremendous performance Philharmonie..👍

Beatiful building from inside out

(Translated by Google) Very satisfied! Everything always runs smoothly and I even think it's a good thing when people who are late (even just a minute) aren't allowed in because it's annoying. You won't be allowed on the plane at the airport anymore... (Original) Sehr zufrieden! Alles läuft immer reibungslos ab und ich finde es sogar gut, wenn Menschen, die sich verspäten (auch nur eine Minute) nicht mehr reingelassen werden, da es stört. Am Flughafen wird man auch nicht mehr ins Flugzeug gelassen….

(Translated by Google) Always very good service, exemplary friendliness and a really great house. I also think it's good that late guests are only allowed back in after the break. It's not a cinema. (Original) Stets sehr guter Service, vorbildliche Freundlichkeit und ein wirklich tolles Haus. Ich finde es ebenfalls gut, dass verspätete Gäste erst wieder nach der Pause eingelassen werden. Es handelt sich nämlich nicht um ein Kino.

(Translated by Google) It's pathetic that no public response to G.Gorter's complaint can be read. Dealing openly with misconduct is now a must. Fine art is worthless if the fellow human being who visits the theater is not treated with appreciation. Very sad. I can say from my own experience that I always found the performances in the theater to be very, very good. In this reflection, someone appears to have abused their position of power at the door. This ABSOLUTELY needs to be clarified. On this page. A statement is overdue. (Original) Erbärmlich, dass auf die Beschwerde von G.Gorter keine öffentliche Antwort gelesen werden kann. Offener Umgang mit angesprochenem Fehlverhalten ist heutzutage Pflicht.. Schöne Künste sind nichts wert, wenn der Mitmensch, der das Theater besucht, nicht wertschätzend behandelt wird. Sehr traurig. Ich kann aus eigener Anschauung sagen, dass ich die Darbietungen im Theater stets als sehr sehr gut empfunden habe.. In diesem Abglanz scheint eine(r) seine Machtposition an der Tür missbraucht zu haben. Solches muss UNBEDINGT aufgeklärt werden. Auf dieser Seite. Ein Statement ist überfällig.

(Translated by Google) Great employees in the carpentry shop at Alto and a very friendly workshop manager who was always there when you needed advice. It was fun working in production and I learned a lot. (Original) Tolle Mitarbeiter in der Schreinerei im Alto und ein sehr freundlicher Werkstatt Leiter, der auch immer da war, wenn man rat brauchte. Hat Spaß gemacht in der Produktion zu arbeiten und konnte vieles dazu lernen.

(Translated by Google) The theater is certainly all well and good. But the way they treat 18-year-olds (including my daughter) who bought a ticket weeks ago with their pocket money and are excitedly traveling from Dortmund to Essen to see Woyzeck, only to arrive one minute late due to a public transport delay and not be allowed in, is pathetic. There's no more effective way to scare off young art lovers. (Original) Das Theater ist bestimmt gut und schön. Aber der Umgang mit 18-jährigen (u.a. meine Tochter) die vor Wochen vom Taschengeld ein Ticket gekauft haben und voller Vorfreude von Dortmund nach Essen reisen um sich Woyzeck anzuschauen, dann wegen ÖPN Verspätung eine (!) Minute zu spät eintreffen und nicht mehr reingelassen werden ist erbärmlich. Effektiver kann man es den Nachwuchs-Liebhaber der schönen Künsten nicht vergraulen.

A beautiful place with stunning old buildings and cobblestone streets and alleys, perfect for strolling.

Good

Cozy and atmospheric town

(Translated by Google) We were staying in a hotel not far from here and drove through. Still stopped and walked around. A beautiful old town on the Ruhr. (Original) Wij zaten in een hotel hier niet zover vandaan en reden er even doorheen. Toch even gestopt en rond gewandeld. Een mooi oud stadje aan de Ruhr.

(Translated by Google) A visit to the old town is always recommended (Original) Ein Besuch der Altstadt ist immer zu empfehlen

(Translated by Google) This little village was simply magnificent! I definitely recommend visiting, it's definitely worth the detour! (Original) Ce petit village était tout simplement magnifique ! Je recommande vraiment à visiter, ça vaut vraiment la peine de faire le détour !

(Translated by Google) The historic old town is worth seeing. (Original) Die historische Altstadt ist sehenswert.

The trains are good but almost non of them are open

Great for a day out, but pick good weather as you need to walk outside a bit. Unfortunately, they had some staffing issues, so we couldn’t ride the train, but otherwise it’s nice to see all the historic machines.

What can i say except TRAINs. If you like them that is the place to go. On special days there is a tour with a train. Bring your own food and drinks😉.

Historical museum. You need about 30 minutes max to go through all but its very interesting. Description is also in english. The ticket costs 9,50 euros.

Very interesting railway museum located in a preserved maintenance facility. The exhibits include a wide range of German railway equipment, many of them consisting of a representative selection of steam engines. The feeling of being on an active old marshalling yard is preserved by the train rides on the adjoining line and the many preserved buildings and facilities. A must for railfans.

Lovely industrial railway museum. Worth the walk from the station

Great venue to have a whisky tasting. Enjoy the old trains and history.

A great place for children, but as an adult, I absolutely loved the experience, a definite must visit for lego fans! I loved watching the various displays and I liked how the establishment was divided into separate areas with their own theme. There are two enjoyable rides, a movie theater, a decently sized indoor playground, and various areas to play around with Lego. There's also a nicely stocked cafeteria and spacious eating area. The only slight disappointment for me was that I felt there should have been some sort of discount at the Lego store in LEGOLAND for those who visited. The prices were the same as any other lego store.

We got tickets to Legoland from our hotel as part of their package. We arrived there first thing at the opening so it was not that crowded. The center is divided in a couple of areas each with their own theme. There are two big rides, a movie theater a small indoor playground and lots of areas to play around with Lego. The highlight to us was the ride where you shoot and the 4D movie theater. There seem to be a couple different movies being shown (we saw 3 distinct ones) so it’s worth watching multiple. Our favorite was the Lego City Action one. A shame there was none of the Lego Disney princesses which is my daughters favorite. We did notice that around 12 the crowd was a lot more noticeable so that was also a sign for us to leave. The store connected to it was definitley not cheap so I’d rather buy Lego when there is discount.

⭐☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing experience. We arrived at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen, but couldn’t get in because it was overbooked. There was no clear information on the website about this, so we came all the way for nothing. At least they should update the website or show ticket availability properly

Really fun time had with the family here. Lots of hands on things to do for the kids and Big kids like me in the family. 2 small rides inside too.

Beautiful experience for children but also for adults, worth it for lego game fans!

Nice place for kids but bit overpriced in my opinion

Lego is in every country and they all differ slightly given the specifics of the country. The kids have fun here, there is also a Lego train that you ride and shoot with a laser. All locations are divided into Lego series. At the entrance, we were given a card on which we need to put a stamp on each location, as a result, when everything goes through, you just give this leaflet at the checkout and that's it. Stupid as for me, the children go through this quest with seals, but in the end there is no prize, somehow strange. The children's center should leave positive emotions at the end. Especially lego, but there is no such thing. If a child has a birthday, then he has neither a bonus nor a gift from Lego, nothing, although it would be possible if every day, like in other children's centers, to make mini gifts. And here for a birthday, even the entrance is paid. To summarize, it is worth going there with children, but the question is the age of the child. There are good locations. I liked train laser shooting games. Attractions from Harry Potter, 4d movie.

Interesting to visit, however the visiting time is very limited and the 2G rule is there although it is outdoor.

(Translated by Google) We found it very nice. Were there on a Saturday and only at 9 p.m., but there was still a lot going on. But we didn't have to wait long. The lights and attractions were beautiful and photo worthy. (Original) Wir fanden es sehr schön. Waren an einem Samstag da und erst um 21 Uhr, dafür war aber noch ordentlich was los. Anstehen mussten wir aber nicht groß. Die Lichter und Attraktionen waren schön und Fotos wert.

(Translated by Google) [03/04/2022] Located at the exhibition center in Essen, the GrugaPark offers many activities in summer and winter. Every year after dusk, the Gruga lights are a colorful and attractive place to visit with many different light installations in shape and color. Always a highlight for photographers. A toilet and stops for eating and drinking are also available. There are several parking lots around the park. Admission is €6.00 ​​for adults. (Original) [04.03.2022] An der Messe in Essen gelegen bietet der GrugaPark im Sommer und Winter viele Aktivitäten. Das Grugaleuchten ist jedes Jahr nach der Dämmerung eine bunte und attraktive Besuchsmöglichkeit mit vielen verschiedenen Lichtinstallationen in Form und Farbe. Für Fotografen immer ein Highlight. Ein WC sowie Stops zum essen und trinken sind auch vorhanden. Rund um den Park gibt es mehrere Parkplätze. Der Eintritt kostet für Erwachsene 6,00 Euro.

(Translated by Google) It was absolutely beautiful. A lot to see. Terrain that is sometimes difficult for older people and yet very dark. But everything worked out. A great attraction for young and old. Price performance top! The physical well-being was also provided in abundance at affordable prices. Toilets clean 👍🏼 Tip: Use the side entrances and book the tickets in advance. Then it's a walk through, the parking lot on the side of the road was SO free. We'd love to come back. (Original) War voll schön. Viel zu sehen. Für ältere Leute teilweise schwieriges Terrain und doch sehr dunkel. Aber hat alles geklappt. Für Groß und Klein ne tolle Attraktion. Preis Leistung top! Für das leibliche Wohl wurde auch reichlich gesorgt zu erschwinglichen Preisen. Toiletten sauber 👍🏼 Tip: Nutzt die Seiteneingänge und bucht die Karten vorab. Dann ist es ein Durchmarsch, auch der Parkplatz war SO am Straßenrand kostenlos. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

(Translated by Google) An event that you have to see if you come from the Ruhr area. We were there on a weekday and got a parking space straight away. We had already booked the tickets (adults €9) online and it was very quick at the entrance. Beautiful light events in different shapes and sizes. A great artist! You can also get mulled wine, coffee and bratwurst if you're slightly hungry. A bratwurst in a bun for €4 is reasonable. It took us about 1 1/2 to 2 hours and it was a nice trip ;-) (Original) Eine Veranstaltung die man gesehen haben muss wenn man aus dem Ruhrgebiet kommt. Wir waren an einem Wochentag dort und haben auch sofort einen Parkplatz bekommen. Die Tickets ( Erwachsene 9€ )hatten wir online schon gebucht und es ging sehr schnell am Eingangsbereich. Wunderschöne Lichtereignisse in verschiedenen Formen und Größen. Ein toller Künstler ! Glühwein, Kaffee und Bratwurst für den kleinen Hunger kann man auch bekommen. Eine Bratwurst im Brötchen für 4€ sind angemessen. Wir benötigten ca 1 1/2 bis 2 Stunden und es war ein schöner Ausflug ;-)

(Translated by Google) I was just blown away, there was a lot on offer and it was very well attended. And the entrance fee is totally justified at 9 euros for an adult. The only drawback is perhaps the search for a parking space. (Original) Ich war nur hin und weg , es wird einen viel geboten und es war auch sehr gut besucht . Und der Eintritt ist total gerechtfertigt mit 9 Euro für einen Erwachsenen . Das einzige Manko ist vielleicht die Parkplatz suche .

(Translated by Google) Beautiful light installations. Really great for 2-3 hours to walk and switch off. I would only recommend this to a limited extent with children. At the end there are lights in a park. There is no interaction to speak of. This probably makes it quickly uninteresting for children. 1 star less because there are no signposts. If you don't know your way around the park, you'll quickly find yourself in front of an exit that's not the one you came in through. That might have to be changed. (Original) Schöne Lichtinstallationen. Für 2-3 Stunden zum spazieren und abschalten wirklich toll. Mit Kindern würde ich das nur eingeschränkt empfehlen. Am Ende sind es Lichter in einem Park. Es gibt keine nennenswerte Interaktion. Das macht es, wahrscheinlich, für Kinder schnell uninteressant. 1 Stern weniger, da es keine Wegweiser gibt. Wenn man sich in dem Park nicht auskennt, steht man mal schnell vor einem Ausgang, der nicht der ist, durch den man rein gekommen ist. Das müsste man vll. ändern.

(Translated by Google) Worth a look, interesting and romantic experience. Definitely go and check it out. Your physical well-being is also taken care of. (Original) Sollte man sich anschauen, interessant und Romantisches Erfahrung. Geht auf jeden Fall hin und schaut es euch an. Für euer leibliches Wohl ist auch gesorgt.

(Translated by Google) Always worth seeing. Very lovingly designed light installations. Dogs are also allowed. The park shines with new lights every year and different themes are implemented. There are always a few installations that stand out and the €7 entry fee is definitely worth it. (Original) Immer wieder sehenswert. Sehr liebevoll gestaltet Lichtinstallationen. Auch Hunde dürfen mit. Der Park erstrahlt jedes Jahr in neuem Lichterglanz und verschiedene Themen werden umgesetzt. Es gibt immer ein paar Installation, die herausstechen und die 7 € Eintritt sind es definitiv wert.