The 45 best parks in Essen

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:)

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.

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

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).

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

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.

Top and perhaps the only place to see in central Essen. Golden Madonna is magnificent. There are few more pieces of art surviving. Otherwise, the cathedral is quite empty- I guess due to the bombing campaign during Second World War.

Essen's silent guardian: the Essener Dom, echoing tales from the 9th century. In the heart of Essen, where history and faith intertwine, Essener Dom

2022.4.29 Essener Münster / Essen Cathedral / Essener Dom is a Roman catholic church, sits right in the crowded downtown.

Damaged in WWII but rebuilt this is a lovely church with a historic Romanesque west end resembling Aachen, with a gothic nave and apse. It has the famous Romanesque golden Madonna (behind grates and glass) and an equally old giant candle holder. The old crypt was closed whenever we visited. There are many interesting modern features too, I particularly loved the Buschulte (I think) stained glass in the nave and choir. Guessing late 1950s into the 1960s? Outside there are modern bronze doors, also very interesting - look out for poor John the Baptist's head and Salome. A nice quiet cloister on one side and large square on the other with wonderful plaited trees and a nice fountain. Also a modern statue of Alfrid, the founder. No tickets needed but check for when the services take place. We went for a lent musical meditation which included baroque organ music as well as some liturgical elements.

Beautiful interior, be sure to view both the small chapel and the main cathedral and go down the stairs to see the crypt

Wonderful old catholic churck

Very beautiful.

A beautiful and historical place in Essen! Villa Hügel is much more than just a big old house — it’s full of history and character. Once the home of the Krupp family, the villa is huge and the architecture is really impressive. Inside, you’ll find well-preserved rooms and interesting exhibitions about the Krupp legacy and Germany’s industrial past. The best part for me was the peaceful park around the villa. It’s perfect for a walk, and you get some amazing views of Lake Baldeney. The area is clean, quiet, and very well-maintained. If you enjoy history, art, or just want to relax in a scenic and cultural spot, this place is totally worth a visit. Definitely one of the highlights in Essen!

Wonderful historical homestead of the famous Krupp's family. Very quant and a must see for anyone who loves history and art. Grounds are wonderfully maintained and house is immaculate for its age littered with lavish artwork throughout. We did not take the tour bit got around as we had a German speaker in our party which is important as the QR code to download the in house tour app does not allow downloads on phones not registered in Germany. All in all a great few hours out and also nearby at the riverside next door afterwards. Enjoy.

Fantastic place to walk and relax with peace, park around Villa is awesome to spend time with girl or your friend, 5/5

Nice place to visit on weekends if you are in Essen. It's located near the baynesse lake and there's hugel station also nearby. The entrance fee is 5 euro which I feel is a little high with or without entering inside the villa.

Very impressive place to visit! Beautiful home and grounds.

Very interesting place to visit. Full of history and beautiful nature

Interesting visit if you are in the Essen area. Nice to learn a little bit of the Krupp family history. Nice gardens.

Enormous industrial complex that was changed into a free tourist zone. There are some events organized here, they were even getting ready for one, when I was there, so you would assume that's a perfect example of revitalization effort. Unfortunately that's not entirely true. Yes instead of a toxic plant there is a museum and a forest, however that is also all that's here. Some of the equipment was left under the sun on its own, getting rusty and overgrown, making it look quite sad. Most of the buildings are closed down and the guided tour shows just a fraction of them. There is also no possibility to go underground inside the coal mine, to explore its history. Thinking it was the biggest one is quite a shame. Overall even though the complex makes an amazing first expression the longer you walk through it the sadder it gets. Wasted potential...

My visit to the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex was an absolutely magnificent experience. It is truly awe-inspiring to see how this former industrial behemoth has been masterfully repurposed into a vibrant cultural landscape, housing museums, exhibition centers, a university, and more. The vision required to preserve such a monumental piece of history while breathing new life into it is simply remarkable. ​The sprawling 100-hectare site has been ingeniously transformed into a verdant park, with fantastic cycling and walking paths weaving through the imposing structures. This unique blend of industrial heritage and natural beauty means you can have a wonderful visit just enjoying the park, even if history isn't your main interest. ​Zollverein truly offers a full day of exploration and enjoyment for the entire family. With delightful cafes, excellent restaurants, and even a casino on the grounds, it's impossible to feel a moment of boredom. ​I was unfortunately pressed for time and could only spend three hours there, which was barely enough to scratch the surface. I am already planning my next trip to fully immerse myself in everything this incredible place has to offer. ​A Special Tip: To truly grasp the immense scale of the complex, I wholeheartedly recommend exploring it by bike or taking one of the guided cart tours. It's an experience that is absolutely worth it!

So pleasantly surprised by this place, it is insta worth it on its own but don’t miss out on the Ruhr museum, worth getting the full ticket to see the special exhibits. Humongous place to see not only the story is the mines but the area, its people and work. Could easily spend there several hours and still not see everything. Pair with Red Dot design museum in the same complex!

Parking is free, and information offices offer maps of this former industrial area, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The map shows the locations of the various exhibitions and indicates a circular route that takes about an hour and a half to walk at a slow pace. On Sundays when I was there, tourist trains run in the site and there are also guided tours. The ticket offices display the prices of the different tickets. I paid €10 for the Ruhr Museum and the Portal der Industriekultur, which has a panoramic terrace. This coal mine, began operating in 1932. Together with the processing plant, it occupied an area of about 100 hectares. It closed in 1986 and began its transformation into a cultural center in 1990.

A beautiful place. A huge mine listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The area around the mine is vast and green, and there's even a small playground for children. There's ample parking for cars. There's a small café on the grounds where you can enjoy a coffee or snack while waiting to enter the mine. Prices are reasonable. I recommend visiting this architectural wonder.

Very much interesting, well maintained, engineering excellence of building mammoth escalator lifting to 24 metres height. But for a non German speaking person, a little bit confusing to navigate through different galleries at different level.

An absolutely fascinating place to visit! The Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site perfectly combines industrial history with impressive architecture. The guided tours are very informative, and walking through the old coal mine and coking plant really gives a sense of the past. The site is beautifully preserved, with museums, exhibitions, and even modern cultural spaces. A must-visit for history lovers and anyone interested in industrial heritage.

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.

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.

(Translated by Google) These kinds of things are really nice in city centers and add a different atmosphere to the city. Alarm clocks and bells ring every hour. A nice sight. I saw a similar situation in Prague and of course it was more professional and better organized. You can still see it. (Original) Şehir merkezlerine bu tarz şeyler gerçekten güzel oluyor ve şehre farklı bir hava katıyor. Çalar saatler ve çanlar saat başı çalıyor. Hoş bir görüntü. Benzer bir durumu Pragda görmüştüm ve tabi o daha profesyonel ve daha iyi organize edilmişti. Yine de görebilirsiniz.

(Translated by Google) Stop, look up, listen and pause. For the impressive chimes. It dates from 1928 and is located in the former Deiter commercial building (today the Pletzsch Jeweler) at Kettwiger Straße 22. It is a monument. (Original) Stehenbleiben, nach oben schauen, hören und innehalten. Für das eindrücklicke Glockenspiel. Es stammt aus dem Jahr 1928 und befindet sich im ehemaligen Geschäftshaus Deiter (heute Juwelier Pletzsch) in der Kettwiger Straße 22. Es ist ein Baudenkmal.

(Translated by Google) On the hour, please wait a moment after the ringer's bell at the top and the jingle of the bell. The first song was played after the three people in the second row had exited, and of course I don't know if that was correct. After the music has finished playing, a new band will appear at the bottom. (Original) 整点时，在顶端敲钟人的钟声和铃铛声钟声过后，请再稍等片刻。第一首曲子是在第二排三个人退场后播放的，当然我不知道这是不是正确的。音乐播放完毕后，最下方会出现一支新乐队。

(Translated by Google) The carillon is really beautiful and worth stopping and watching for the entire duration of the game. It is definitely worth a trip if you are in Essen. (Original) Das Glockenspiel ist wirklich schön und es lohnt sich, während der gesamten Spieldauer stehen zu bleiben und es sich anzuschauen. Es ist in jedem Fall einen Ausflug wert, wenn man in Essen ist.

(Translated by Google) You have to see it... (Original) Muss man mal gesehen haben …

(Translated by Google) Unique. Where is there an ophthalmologist's office with a chime? (Original) Einmalig. Wo gibt es schon eine Augenarztpraxis mit Glockenspiel?

(Translated by Google) If you're in town, you should check it out. (Original) Wenn man in der Stadt ist, sollte man es sich mal angesehen haben.

Beautiful park with long large green grounds. Unfortunately very few trees meaning if you don't like burning in the sun you won't enjoy being there for long periods since there is barely any shade. Walking along the red bridge is stressful if you have small children due to many cyclists who drive fast and barely ring their bell. The big playground is ok not many play options for small children. They have three water stations in the sand box which makes it abit more exciting for the children during summer. It's still worth a visit.

Beautifully located park with plenty of paths for jogging and walking in peace

Here for nightwish concert. Huge park well organized. Nice amphiteatre on the river

We had nice hiking on midnight of Halloween. This park also consist a place for camp fire

Definitely worth visiting. The biggest park in Europe - 450sq km

Very nice and suitable for a fun day

Terrific atmosphere and facilities

It's a beautiful place. There is a shady spot on the grass. There is a sandy beach. You can swim with your own SUP-board, but you can also rent one. There are good courts for beach volleyball. The only thing I didn't like was the lack of a children's beach. You can only get into the water from the pier. It is very deep there. Our daughter was very upset, but after I took her for a ride on a SUP-board, the mood returned)). All in all, very cosy, but not for families with small children who like to splash around in knee-deep water. Parking is free, but it's a bit of a walk from the car park. You can bring your own fruit and snacks, but not food (like chicken). The best part is the availability of free beach chairs.

It is highly recommended if you would like to have the beach sensation in this region. Crowded in the afternoon. Alcohol was not allowed to be brought in and the drinks at the bar were quite expensive. But it was still fine.

Summer beach vibes. Beautiful, cleaned, well maintained place. We enjoyed a happy sunday with our kids. Food and drink also available inside. Cleaned toilets. 2hrs Ferries tour is a must to see beautiful lake. Must visit again.

It's a good place to have events. I was there with my company and had a lot of fun. Food and drinks were great.

One of the first finds in Essen. A beautiful serene and a place to be yourself. There are some quiet cafes nearby if you need to munch. The sunsets are pretty amazing and I would go to this place for some me time

Great place to hang out. Maintained very well. Fun for kids to play in sand and grass and roam around. There are swinging beds to chill. Toilets are also well maintained.

We had a bad experience here. We were not told at the entrance that it was NOT ALLOWED FOR KIDS to swim if they can not swim by themselves, and the only reason for us to get into the place in the first instance was to swim as a family together. We spent 11€ for tow adults and less than 10 minutes to find out that we could not say there, the person in the entrance refused to give us a refund.

Schloß Borbek Park a great place for walking and enjoying fresh air with easy access. Twenty minutes until Essen HBF.

Nice and small palace

We walked in the park behind the schlob There is a nice biergarden there too

The location was better than the castle

The Castel looks ugly on the outside, it is dirty everywhere but the forest around it is nice for a walk

Nice place to visit and possible picnic

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2022, April 29 to May 1 Sits in downtown Essen on the original Essen market square. Reportedly, it was once the economic, political and religious center of the city. The originally Romanesque hall church, which was partially rebuilt in the late Gothic style. It was the first Protestant church in Essen.

Extremely dirty city centre…

Small cozy place, without too many people, but it may be smelly from time to time

A beautiful place of peace and quiet in the middle of a bustling shopping centre.

Great atmosphere, friendly and value for money! Well done

Superb ... The mead drink from the monks was elexior

It touches me

Breathtaking view, though they need to remove the graffiti.

Beautiful sight, beautiful place

Interesting 🥰

Nice place to visit away from the city.

Gut

Nice viewing point and interesting "sculpture/art" on top.

Interesting place

Such a delightfully educational experience! The collection is massive and so charismatic. Largely due to the eye-opening, empirical knowledge of the ethnologist/photojournalist who guides the visitors through the collection. Definitely makes me want to go back and have a closer look at the stuff I might have missed!

We were here today. This place is incredible. Full of amazing exponats which both attract, hypnotise and... scare. It is important to understand also your place in the journey of life. Powerfull place, interestingly told stories. Everyone who visits Essen, should see it.

An absolutely fascinating experience. If you have any interest in anthropology, African culture and history, voodoo, or just the unusual or macabre, I highly recommend a visit. I went rather spontaneously while on holiday in the area and wasn't sure what to expect, so I just rang the doorbell and hoped for the best. Fortunately I arrived just as a group of three others were about to start the guided tour, so I was able to join them. My ability to speak German is very limited, but the curator and other visitors were willing to do the tour in English, for which I am very grateful to them all! We were shown many extremely interesting and rare items related to voodoo and the African diaspora, and given many extremely interesting facts and backstories about them. The curator is a captivating person who has great knowledge and personal experience with his subject matter. It is obvious that he cares deeply about Africa and it's people, beliefs and customs. Definitely bring cash as card payments are not accepted. I found the experience well worth the money. I recommend calling ahead, especially if you are not fluent in German. But most of all I just recommend going! This museum deserves much more space and recognition, a true hidden gem.

The small museum is private collection in 3 rooms but there are a lot to see about African culture .The owner is your guide and he knows a lot to tell you about which is nessecary to realise what you see.Take with you cash to pay (and chocolates for the Gods if you want something from them.)

This museum is unique. Don't miss it.

Really interesting and worthwhile visit. It is important to know that one must make an appointment beforehand, and that only a limited number of visitors can be accomodated at one time. Henning Christophs extensive knowledge of central Africa and its diaspora is amazing, this must not be lost and will benefit greatly from external (national) funding if this jewel of knowledge is to be relocated and saved for all time. All carefully preserved unique objects and materials have been collected during Mr Christophs research and collaboration with local groups and organisations, NOT as a result of 'stealing' perpetrated by so many nations in the past. The stories Mr Christoph tells are personal and of first hand experience. PLEASE VISIT!, I can wholheartedly reccomend the richly illustrated book 'African Secrets', which can be purchased for just 15 euro, which will also support this fantasic museums future.

This museum is one of the best anthropological museum I have visited. I strongly recommend you to visit it and enjoy. It will be very informative for everyone.

very good place to BBQ

Dirty and boring

(Translated by Google) First time on the island on a weekday. It wasn't overcrowded and everything was clean! There is a large lawn, a playground and many benches to take a break, we have also made one with a beautiful view of the Werden Bridge and the Ruhr! The island has many older trees and is bigger than you think, nice for taking a walk and a nice place in Werden (Original) Zum ersten Mal wochentags auf der Insel. Es war nicht überlaufen u alles sauber! Es gibt eine große Wiese einen Spielplatz u viele Bänke zum pausieren, haben direkt auch eine gemacht mit schönen Blick auf die Werdener Brücke u Ruhr ! Die Insel hat viele ältere Bäume u ist größer als man denkt schön zum spazieren gehen ein schöner Ort in Werden

(Translated by Google) A beautiful walk with a view of the dam and Villa Hügel. Afterwards we briefly visited the Lucia Church. (Original) Ein wunderschöner Spaziergang mit Blick auf das Stauwerk und Villa Hügel. Anschließend noch kurz die Luciakirche besucht.

(Translated by Google) A nice place for outdoor recreation. Pedal boating is possible, and simple dining is available. (Original) Netter Platz zur Freizeitgestaltung in der Natur. Möglichkeit zum Tretbootfahren, einfache Gastro.

(Translated by Google) What I don't understand is why people don't take their trash with them. This means that this place of relaxation and its beauty are so disrespected. I just don't understand it. 😕 The large trees that stand alone are impressive. (Original) Was ich nicht verstehe, warum die Menschen ihren Müll nicht mitnehmen. Damit wird dieser Ort der Erholung in seiner Schönheit derart mißachtet. Ich verstehe es einfach nicht. 😕 Die grossen Bäume, die einzeln stehen, schon beeindruckend.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful small park, located as an island between the Ruhr in Essen Werden. (Original) Wunderschöne kleine Parkanlage ,als Insel zwischen der Ruhr in Essen Werden gelegen.

(Translated by Google) This dump can be climbed without oxygen. When the weather is nice you have a good view of Haniel and Schalke. (Original) Diese Halde kann ohne Sauerstoff erklommen werden. Bei schönem Wetter hat man guten Blick auf Haniel und Schalke.

(Translated by Google) The climb is definitely worth it; it's easy to reach via the stairs! It's beautiful to hike around. (Original) Ein Aufstieg lohnt sich definitiv, über die Treppen easy zu erreichen! Wunderschön zu wandern drum herum.

(Translated by Google) Right on the bike route, very nice. The surface is unpaved, but the reward is a very beautiful view. Climb via stairs or by bike. (Original) Direkt an der Fahrrad Trasse, sehr schön. Oberfläche ist unbefestigt, aber eine sehr schöne Aussicht belohnt dafür. Aufstieg über Treppe oder mit Fahrrad.

(Translated by Google) 90 meter high heap, which can be easily accessed on foot or by bike. The very impatient can also climb this heap by stairs. There are plenty of paths, steep and not so steep, and there are plenty of benches available for resting. The slab at the top by Richard Cerra is impressively placed in a Martian landscape. The view is nice too. (Original) 90 Meter hohe Halde, die gut zu Fuß und auch per Fahrrad zu bewerkstelligen ist . Die ganz Ungeduldigen können diese Halde auch per Treppe ersteigen. Es gibt jede Menge Wege, steil und weniger steil und für das Ausruhen stehen viele Bänke zur Verfügung. Die Bramme an der Spitze von Richard Cerra ist eindrucksvoll in einer Marslandschaft aufgestellt. Auch die Aussicht ist nett.

(Translated by Google) One of the large, impressive sights of the Ruhr area. What is actually worth seeing there? Well, first the slab 😉 A relatively boring piece of steel, rising a few meters into the sky, rusting away and covered in graffiti. Photographers can play with industrial backgrounds and the sun in a variety of ways and creatively. And otherwise? The dark gravel floor gives a dreary impression. The slab protrudes centrally from the ground, but beyond that there is a wonderful panoramic view of the Ruhr area. Further heap events can be seen with good visibility: Romberg, Beckstrasse/Tetrahedron and Hoheward with the horizon observatory. And there is much more waiting to be discovered on the horizon. Although I'm no expert, there are some interesting plants growing around the entrances to the dump. CONCLUSION: The visit is definitely worth it, have fun ❗😉 (Original) Eine der großen, beeindruckenden Sehenswürdigkeiten des Ruhrgebiets. Was ist dort eigentlich sehenswert? Naja, erst einmal die Bramme 😉 Ein relativ langweiliges Stück Stahl, einige Meter hoch in den Himmel ragend, vor sich dahin rostend und bestückt mit Graffiti. Fotografen können hier vielfältig und kreativ mit industriellen Hintergründen und der Sonne spielen. Und sonst? Der dunkle Schotterboden vermittelt einen tristen Eindruck. Die Bramme ragt zentral aus dem Boden, aber darüber hinaus bietet sich ein herrlicher Rundblick über das Ruhrgebiet. Weitere Haldenereignisse sind bei guter Fernsicht zu sehen: Romberg, Beckstraße/Tetraeder und Hoheward mit dem Horizontobservatorium. Und noch Vieles andere wartet darauf, am Horizont entdeckt zu werden. Zwar bin ich kein Fachmann, aber rund um die Zugänge der Halde wächst auch die ein oder andere, interessante Pflanze. FAZIT: Der Besuch lohnt allemal, viel Spaß ❗😉

(Translated by Google) This was my second dump of the day. There is a nice view from the top. From my point of view, the dump itself is not nice to look at. (Original) Das war meine zweite Halde an diesem Tag. Von oben hat man eine schöne Aussicht. Die Halde selber ist aus meiner Sicht nicht schön an zu sehen.

(Translated by Google) We were at the slag heap today and were a bit disappointed. While there is a nice panoramic view, there are certainly nicer slag heaps. (Original) Waren heute auf der Halde und waren etwas enttäuscht. Es gibt zwar einen schönen Rundumblick aber es gibt durchaus schönere Halden.

The slope is wonderful, the employees too- everything was just great (including the tasty food), the only terribly annoying thing was those ski coaches with their groups of students, that would take up a lot of space and time till they discussed whatever they talked about and moved. Also coaches would shoot over very grim, annoyed stares for straight lining down the slope (I’m a beginner. Needed to learn how to even properly stand on that board first). I think the Alpincenter definitely needs to start having a certain time schedule for guests and for their ski lessons.

Very nice place for kids who can ski a bit already and its easy to get on conveyor belt to go up. Some naughty youths or inexperienced ones make it stop, could be annoying but then you just go to get drinks and food and then it feels much better 😀

+ Great open buffet, helpful staff. - The conveyor belt is incredibly annoying and outdated. We just didn’t even want to go down the big slope anymore at some point. It takes you 30 seconds to go down and a good annoying 5-10 minutes going up on the conveyor belt, standing up the whole time. You have to get out of both of your bindings and hold your snowboard to get on it. If you kneel down for a second, they will stop the belt and make an announcement saying that it is not allowed :D Also, what’s the meaning of this giant hill right before the lift? It’s so funny to see that everyone is miserably trying to climb up that last hill, trying to reach the infamous conveyor belt. Even though it was stated that there is a snowpark, it was nowhere to be found. We saw all the rails and the ledges at the side of the slope though. Overall, I feel like this place is missing out on a great potential but I guess they don’t care anyway.

A great place for our family, suffering from parental alienation syndrome ( something many American fathers and German kids experience after divorce in Germany due to the awful court system!) to come together and bond after years of being forbidden to engage in fun activities together. Now that my 11 year old daughter and 15 year old son and are finally able to do activities together outside of Essen and we have discovered this magical place my normally dismal yearly visitations to see the children in rainy cloudy Frillendorf in October are now transformed into a great chance to learn new skills and have fun together! We went twice this week and learned snow boarding for the first time in this safe and well run indoor Winter Sport environment!!

My first time in ski hall and also on ski I don’t know how snow is good or bad but service and equipment in this location are 5/5 what I can’t recommend is the buffet, sorry but Schnitzel is not my favorite product. Service in restaurant is also top. It was excellent day and we had a lot of fun. Nice place to spend time and to ski down the hill

The longest artificial ski slope IN THE WORLD! Thanks to two sections with different steepness level, it is perfect both for newbies as well as for experienced skiers. The interior is nice and spacious. There is possibility to rent skis, snowboards (included in entrance price) as well as helms and ski outfit (extra charges). The place is quite popular on the weekend and less full during working days. Buffet food and drinks are also included in the entrance price, which is fantastic! Parking is available right at the entrance and costs 0,50€ for each 30 minutes. Maximum parking cost is 5€. Entrance tickets can be bought online in advance or on the spot.

The largest indoor place to ski. Really large and well maintained. Also the buffet included in a day ticket is of good quality with alot of choices to eat and drink. I really recommend this place

Good starting point for a round trip on the Baldeneysee. Gastronomy available nearby. Nice view of the lake. An interesting place on a beautiful lake. Very close by are the well-known plane trees that jut out over the water of the lake.

Irrespective if bike, motorbike or pedestrian, this is the place to stop by and refresh. Fair pricing, nice view on the lake and always a chance to glance a look at some nice motobikes and their respective drivers. 😉

On the banks of Baldeneysee, this is a beautiful place. Although it was closed when I visited but it is one of the recommended places to visit.

Excellent place for walking , cycling and even just sitting. Be prepared for weather as not many shelters available

Nice trees and surrounding

A nice place to spend a sunny day. Bring your byke, skates, swimming costume, kayak...

Super

Good place to go for a short hike and view one of the old castle in surrounding of Ruhr area.

Parking near castle ground. Visiting old castle not possible, private owned. Nice walk in the small park around a “new” castle.

A charming castle with a beautiful "garden". The castle itself and its courtyard are unfortunately closed, but you can still see a lot here, contrary to the standards of other castles in the area

Lovely Schloß, in the middle of a hill forest, it's great to explore the outside. The area near it is also great to explore by bicycle or on foot. We did not checked if the interior is available to visitors.

I have mixed feelings about this castle. I think it's private and closed. It's really nice to walk up to the castle, but then I closed door welcomes you, which says that you are not allowed to enter because it's private property. I don't understand it. At least a visiting schedule it should have. I will update the photos I made

Nice to walk around the paths of the castle but not a great “Castle” experience since you can not visit the inside.

A wonderful park for family walks and cycling with beautiful paths, a stream and a beautiful castle.

Amazing place! Great views, very friendly staff, animals astonishing, cute little shop plus fine restaurant.

Fun weekend. Great time to spen outdoor with family n friends

Interesting place. Unfortunately the Burger was just average... but the steaks are worth trying.

Fun and unusual place. The animals are well looked after.

A fun and easy to pick up variation on golf

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The University of Essen offers a vibrant and international environment, with a central green space surrounded by various faculty buildings. The libraries are modern, spacious, and well-equipped, and the recently built parking facility is convenient and state-of-the-art. The Mensa and cafeteria are very affordable, with acceptable food quality. Several programs are available in English or bilingual (English and German), catering to a diverse student body. Most professors and students are supportive and approachable, making it a great place to study. I had an excellent experience and highly recommend it!

Do not study, but passed by and got offered multiple beers. Place seems great. Would recommend!

A great place to learn. Cool Environment of the library and huge book collection

Library in first floor, service are there. Dont know it has free wifi, but lot of chairs and can sit almost everywhere

The greenery is lovely. On warm days, you can see students lazing on the grass field. On the weekend, there is a market on the parking lot. Avoid if possible the parking building, it looks very sketchy. The MENSA is really good. Very affordable for students. Really big with lots of options. The cafeterias have also been renewed and look a lot better now.

The Essen campus of the University of Duisburg-Essen. Usually not too busy with students except during the semester beginnings. Includes places to meet up with friends and different cafeterias as well as canteen with more than one lunch menus.

Super 👍🏼.

Well, lots of green grass, brown dog poop and some bushes. So everything you would expect.

Cool 😊

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(Translated by Google) Small, nice, beautiful, old park. With a playground. (Original) Kleiner, netter, schöner, alter Park. Mit Spielplatz .

Spacious park which is most of the time really clean. I often go her for a quick run through the entire park. The off-road paths are also good for mountain biking since there are already some pathways. Recommend this place for walking your dog or running/jogging.

Amazing for walking especially if u have children want them play or want to play with your dog

Beautiful natural view...in summer you can enjoy your time with nature

Just a standard park to have a walk or bring your kids to the playground

Nice

Ghetto

Nice

Nature place.. Can swimming on Summer.. Picnic.. BBQ..

You can enjoy the beauty and sparkle of the water. What once was a secret has unfortunately become a Hipster, Techno hangout. The wafts of smoked substances combined with poor music choices, unfortunately take away from the beauty. But still a cute little place to see the Ruhr in a different arangement.

Nice place!

Beautiful place

Natural beauty

Toll

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, peaceful place! If you want to do us all a favor, leave your boombox at home if you have to hang out there in the summer 😀 (Original) Schöner friedlicher Ort! Wenn Ihr uns allen einen Gefallen tun wollt, lasst Eure Boombox zuhause, wenn ihr dort im Sommer abhängen müsst 😀

(Translated by Google) It's a great place to go for a walk and you can walk to Haus Ripshorst and the Rhein Herne Canal, very nicely laid out, even with a dog 🐕, we walked here from Hexbachtal (Original) Hier kann man super spazieren gehen und kann bis zum Haus Ripshorst und Rhein Herne Kanal laufen ,sehr schön angelegt, auch mit Hund 🐕, wir sind vom Hexbachtal aus hierher gelaufen

(Translated by Google) Occasionally, a freight train passes by. A few concrete platforms allow visitors to look out over the property. The railway track itself no longer exists. (Original) Mal fährt ein Güterzug vorbei. Einige Betonpodeste lassen die Besucher über das Grundstück schauen. Der Gleispark an sich besteht nicht mehr.

(Translated by Google) Here you can go for a relaxed walk. Whether as a two- or four-legged friend. (Original) Hier kann man ganz entspannt spazieren gehen. Ob als Zwei- oder Vierbeiner.

(Translated by Google) Very nice park (Original) Sehr schöner Park

(Translated by Google) Nice park. Ideal for morning or evening walks, of course also during the day. If you want to enjoy some peace and quiet in nature, this is the right place for you. (Original) Schöner Park. Ideal für morgendliche oder abendliche Spaziergängen, natürlich auch tagsüber. Wer mal seine Ruhe in der Natur genießen möchte ist hier genau richtig.

(Translated by Google) Too many dog ​​walkers, nothing for small children, lots of graffiti that is unfortunately not art (Original) Zu viele Gassigeher, nix für kleine Kinder, viele Graffitis die leider keine Kunst sind

(Translated by Google) It's a lovely place to go for a walk (Original) Kann man sehr schön spazieren gehen

Nice walk for a sunny spring day in March. The river side is awesome and I bet durring the summer it's even better.

Nice place to sit out near lake

Sailing boat, ducklings, wc good

Very beautiful 🤩

It was amazing

(Translated by Google) In 2017, the Baldeneysteig Trail was opened as part of the "Green Capital of Europe" project. The main route is 26.7 km long and runs along the south and north sides of Lake Baldeney. We hiked this southern trail along the lake with a friend from Switzerland. The trail started at Haus Scheppen, immediately going uphill; the gradient was moderate but manageable. From the top, we had beautiful views, and we could see the White Fleet on a circular cruise around Lake Baldeney. The heat was bearable, but the trail led downhill, then up again. We sweated profusely, hiking in the shade under dense trees. Unusual surprises abounded on the trail. A llama was grazing in one meadow, unperturbed. In another meadow, a young horse was romping, trying to encourage another horse to play behind a fence. We continued up to Werden, our destination being the Holtkamp bakery, where we planned to take a break with coffee and cake. We returned to Haus Scheppen, always along the shore of Lake Baldeney. A black swan cavorted with little ducks, a peaceful idyll. After 10 km, we reached our destination again. It was a successful trip. And our friend from Switzerland was thrilled. (Original) Im Jahre 2017 wurde der Baldeneysteig im Rahmen des Projekts"Grüne Haupstadt Europas" eröffnet. Die Hauproute ist 26,7 km lang und verläuft auf der Südseite und auf der Nordseite des Baldeneysee. Wir haben mit einem Freund aus der Schweiz diesen Südsteig am See erwandert. Start war der Weg bei Haus Scheppen, es ging gleich bergauf, die Steigung war moderat, aber machbar. Von oben hatten wir schöne Aussichten, auf dem Baldeneysee war die Weisse Flotte auf einer Rundfahrt zu sehen. Die Hitze war zu ertragen, aber der Steig führte nach unten, dann wieder hinauf. Wir schwitzten enorm, wanderten im Schatten unter dichten Bäumen. Auf dem Steig ungewöhnliche Überraschungen. Auf einer Wiese grasste ein Lama, ließ sich nicht stören. Auf einer anderen Wiese tobte ein Jungpferd, wollte ein anderes Pferd hinter einem Zaun zum Spiel ermuntern. Weiter gings hinauf nach Werden, Ziel war die Bäckerei Holtkamp, dort wollten wir Pause mit Kaffee und Kuchen entspannen. Zurück nach Haus Scheppen immer entlang am Baldeneysee. Ein schwarzer Schwan tummelte mit kleinen Enten, ein friedliches Idyll. Nach 10 km wieder am Ziel. Es war ein gelungenen Ausflug. Und unser Freund aus der Schweiz war begeistert.

(Translated by Google) I really like it. I always go wakeboarding there. I've also been on the white fleet; a round trip across Lake Baldeney takes about two hours. You can also go through the lock. I haven't done it yet, but it's supposed to be nice. The food is good there, too, especially in the Tyrolean Stuben. If you're lucky, you can even sit by the water if there's a free table. Otherwise, very good. (Original) Gefällt mir sehr gut. Gehe dort immer Waken. Mir der weißen Flotte bin ich auch schon gefahren, eine Rundfahrt über dem Baldeneysee dauert ungefähr 2 Stunden. Mann kann aber auch durch die Schleuse fahren. Hab ich zwar noch nicht gemacht, soll aber schön sein. Essen kann man da auch gut,am besten in den Tiroler Stuben, mann kann, wenn man Glück hat sogar am Wasser sitzen, wenn ein Tisch frei ist. Sonst sehr gut.

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(Translated by Google) I was there yesterday by bike. First in Nordsternpark and then in Emscherpark, which merges seamlessly. I liked it very much. Nice wide paths that are easy to drive on. In Nordsternpark everything blooms neatly and is very well cared for and in Emscherpark the greenery grows a little wilder, but is still very attractive. Really nice local recreation (Original) Ich war gestern mit dem Fahrrad dort. Erst im Nordsternpark und dann im Emscherpark der nahtlos übergeht. Mir hat es sehr gut gefallen. Schöne breite Wege die gut zu befahren sind. Im Nordsternpark blüht alles schön ordentlich, wird sehr gut gepflegt und im Emscherpark wächst das Grün etwas wilder, aber trotzdem sehr reizvoll. Wirklich schöne Naherholung

(Translated by Google) I like to go there for walks with my dog, it is a very quiet park, if you meet someone it is friendly, often older people (Original) Ich gehe dort gerne mit meiner Hündin spazieren, ein sehr ruhiger Park, wenn man jemanden begegnet sind es freundliche, oft ältere Menschen

(Translated by Google) Everything is very newly designed and the landscape is spacious and great for walking. (Original) Es ist alles sehr neu gestaltet, und weitläufige landschaft.super zum laufen.

(Translated by Google) The Emscher Park is a medium-sized district park in Karnap, which borders directly on the Emscher. There are several clubs located here in the park. Among other things, a tennis club, a football club, a darts club and an allotment club and a small, newly built gym. Many running clubs also start here. There is a running event here once a year. The Emscher Park is directly adjacent to the Nordsternpark in Gelsenkirchen. It is simply ideal for joggers and cyclists who want to set off towards Dortmund, Duisburg, Zollverein, Tetrahedron and Schurenbachhalde. Although the Emscher Park has no lighting in the evenings, it gets 5 stars from me because it gives the children additional fun while tobogganing in winter when there is snow. A skating rink also attracts children and young people. (Original) Der Emscher Park ist ein mittelgroßer Stadtteilpark in Karnap, der direkt an die Emscher angrenzt . Hier im Park sind mehrere Vereine angesiedelt . unter anderem ein Tennisverein, ein Fußballverein, Dartverein und ein Kleingartenverein und eine kleine , neu errichtete Turnhalle. Auch viele Lauftreffs starten hier. Einmal im Jahr gibt's hier eine Laufveranstaltung . Der Emscher Park grenzt an den Nordsternpark in Gelsenkirchen direkt an. Er ist einfach ideal für Jogger und Radfahrer,die sich auf den Weg machen wollen Richtung Dortmund, Duisburg, Zollverein, Tetraeder und Schurenbachhalde. Obwohl der Emscher Park abends keine Beleuchtung hat, bekommt er von mir 5 Sterne, da er im Winter, wenn Schnee liegt auch den Kindern noch zusätzlichen Spaß beim Rodeln gibt. Auch eine angelegte Skaterbahn zieht Kinder und Jugendliche an.

(Translated by Google) I like going for walks with my dog ​​🤗🤗🤗 (Original) Ich gehe gerne mit meinem Hund spazieren 🤗🤗🤗

Old castle turned into government building. Interesting architecture. A restaurant and the registry office is located here. So can get married here

Schön!

Just amazing...

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(Translated by Google) A very nice place to relax within the city (Original) Ein sehr schöner Ort zum Entspannen innerhalb der Stadt

(Translated by Google) Pretty nice there An old castle Behind the castle there is a park with a playground for children And you can go for a nice walk around the golf course with your dog or ride a few laps of your bike Or if you feel like it, just play golf And you can make an appointment at the castle For ID cards, passports and other things you can do at the office like re-registration and so on (Original) Ganz schön da Ein altes Schloss halt Hinter dem Schloss ein Park mit Spielplatz für Kinder Und man kann eine schöne Runde mit dem Hund um den Golfplatz laufen oder ein paar Runden Fahrrad fahren Oder wer Lust hat halt Golf spielen Und Man kann sie ein Termin mach am Schloss Für Personalausweis Reisepass und was man noch so beim Amt machen kann wie Ummeldung und so weiter

(Translated by Google) Very nice history and fun combined and a variety of food and drinks (Original) Sehr schön geschichte und Spaß vereint und eine Vielfalt an essen und Getränke

(Translated by Google) Summary/Conclusion: An extremely varied hiking trail (it is definitely not a climb) that will certainly not leave you bored - therefore highly recommended. The southern part of the approximately 34 km long path is particularly interesting due to the more impassable terrain. Nevertheless, you hike quite a lot on asphalt. Park: In the gravel parking lot (51°21'25"N 6°56'23"E) or, a little safer, on Landsberger Str. Signage: The signage is okay, although a bit confusing in places. Therefore, I highly recommend having a GPS device with you. Condition: Overall in good condition. In one place or another the wild growth could be curbed a little more. Every now and then you have to be careful where you step (downhill and/or muddy, depending on the weather). Good footwear is recommended. At a certain point (in the northern part) a fairly large branch blocked the path, so you had to use the trail that ran straight through the adjacent corn field (it was nice!). Difficulty level: More for the experienced hiker, but still easy to climb for beginners. Time: I was able to complete the southern part in about 3:00 hours and the entire hiking trail in about 7:10 hours (without break time). (Original) Zusammenfassung/Fazit: Ein ausgesprochen abwechslungsreicher Wanderweg (ein Steig ist es definitiv nicht), bei dem sicherlich keine Langeweile aufkommt - daher sehr empfehlenswert. Gerade der südliche Teil des insgesamt etwa 34 km langen Wegs ist aufgrund des unwegsameren Geländes sehr interessant. Trotzdem wandert man recht viel auf Asphalt. Parken: Auf dem Schotterparkplatz (51°21'25"N 6°56'23"E) oder etwas sicherer auf der Landsberger Str. Beschilderung: Die Ausschilderung ist in Ordnung, wenn auch stellenweise etwas verwirrend. Daher empfehle ich wärmstens ein GPS-Gerät dabei zu haben. Zustand: Insgesamt in einem gutem Zustand. An der einen oder anderen Stelle könnte man den Wildwuchs etwas mehr eindämmen. Hin und wieder muss man aufpassen muss, wo man hintritt (abschüssig und/je nach Wettersituation auch matschig). Gutes Schuhwerk wird empfohlen. An einer bestimmten Stelle (im nördlichen Teil) versperrte ein recht großer Ast den Weg, sodass man über den Trampelpfad, welcher quer durch das anliegende Maisfeld verlief, ausweichen musste (hatte was!). Schwierigkeitsgrad: Eher was für den geübten Wanderer, aber dennoch als Einsteiger gut bezwingbar. Zeit: Den südlichen Teil konnte ich in etwa 3:00 h abschließen, für den gesamten Wanderweg etwa 07:10 h (ohne Pausenzeit).

(Translated by Google) The southern part of the Kettwiger Panoramasteig is a great hiking trail. The path is well marked and easy to follow. Due to the length, a certain level of fitness should be present. A few places also lead well uphill and downhill. Surefootedness should also be present (Original) Der südliche Teil des Kettwiger Panoramasteigs ist ein toller Wanderweg. Der Weg ist gut ausgezeichnet und kann man gut folgen. Aufgrund der Länge sollte eine gewisse Kondition vorhanden sein. Ein paar Stellen führen auch gut bergauf und ab. Trittsicherheit sollte auch vorhanden sein

(Translated by Google) We walked the trail on July 12th, 2020 in great weather. I can recommend the gravel parking lot at the Kettwig S-Bahn station as a parking space. This is free of charge. Within a short time you are on the trail and you can start hiking. Hiking shoes are definitely recommended, because you'll be walking over hill and dale and it can get muddy at times. Despite the very good signage (not so sophisticated on the Baldeneysteig), I recommend a map or a virtual map on your cell phone because some places can be confusing or there may be a detour due to construction work. GPX file can be obtained from the official website. Even as a child of the south of Essen, many new places and routes emerged in my head and I got to know corners that were previously foreign to me. Beautiful views, really narrow and rustic paths over roots and lots of opportunities to take a break along the way. I found the route to be very varied and entertaining and would recommend it to any hiking enthusiast. Especially because it is a good flagship for Essen and the Ruhr area and shows how green the Ruhr area really is. My personal favorite was the stretch from Kettwig to the S-Bahn station in Essen-Werden. The part around the A52 across the fields dragged on a bit and was a bit tiring due to the background noise, but it also had its charm. We needed a few, small breaks For the 33.74 km, a total of 7:20 hours was a tough walk. However, I would recommend that most people split the climb into two stages and spend the night somewhere. Airbnb, the really great youth hostel in Essen-Werden or small hotels welcome visitors from outside. Definitely a recommendation for this hiking trail through the most beautiful city in the Ruhr area. ♥️ (Ok, I really like food 😃) (Original) Wir sind den Steig am 12.07.20 bei großartigem Wetter gelaufen. Als Parkplatz kann ich den Schotterparkplatz am Kettwiger S-Bahnhof empfehlen. Dieser ist kostenfrei. Innerhalb kurzer Zeit ist man auf dem Steig und es kann losgewandert werden. Wanderschuhe sind definitiv zu empfehlen, denn es geht über Stock und Stein und es wird auch schon mal matschig. Ich empfehle trotz sehr guter Beschilderung (ist beim Baldeneysteig nicht so ausgefeilt) eine Karte oder eine virtuelle Karte auf dem Handy, weil manche Stellen verwirrend sein können oder es auf Grund einer Baustelle zu einer Umleitung kommen kann. Gpx-Datei erhält man auf der offiziellen Seite. Auch als Kind des Essener Südens haben sich bei mir wieder viele neue Orte und Wegverbindungen im Kopf ergeben und ich habe Ecken kennengelernt, die mir vorher fremd waren. Schöne Aussichten, wirklich schmale und urige Wege über Wurzeln und viele Möglichkeiten, um am Wegesrand Rast zu machen. Ich empfand den Steig als sehr abwechslungsreich und unterhaltsam und würde ihn jedem Wanderbegeisterten ans Herz legen. Gerade auch, weil es ein gutes Aushängeschild für Essen und das Ruhrgebiet darstellt und aufzeigt, wie grün das Ruhrgebiet wirklich ist. Mein persönlicher Favorit war das Stück von Kettwig bis zum S-Bahnhof in Essen-Werden. Der Part rund um die A52 über die Felder zog sich etwas und war von der Geräuschkulisse etwas anstrengend, hatte aber auch seinen Reiz. Wir benötigten mit wenigen, kleinen Pausen für die 33,74 km insgesamt stramm gelaufene 7:20 Std. Ich würde aber einem Großteil empfehlen, den Steig in zwei Etappen aufzuteilen und irgendwo zu übernachten. Airbnb, die wirklich tolle Jugendherberge in Essen-Werden oder kleine Hotels freuen sich über Besuch von außerhalb. Definitiv eine Empfehlung für diesen Wanderweg durch die schönste Stadt im Ruhrgebiet. ♥️ (Ok, ich mag Essen eben sehr gerne 😃)

(Translated by Google) Walk from Werden to Kettwig. Simply a beautiful walk. There are plenty of benches to rest on along the way (Original) Spaziergang von Werden nach Kettwig. Einfach eine wunderschöner Spaziergang . Unterwegs mit vielen Bänken zum ausruhen

(Translated by Google) Reading the descriptions, you'd expect something more. The entrance is difficult to find, and the panorama, at least in the lower part, isn't that great, as everything is overgrown with trees. (Original) Wenn man die Beschreibungen liest, erwartet man etwas mehr. Einstieg ist erst einmal schwer zu finden und das Panorama ist, zumindest im unteren Teil, nicht so vorhanden, da alles von Bäumen zugewachsen ist.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, varied trails with great views. Unlike the northern section of the Kettwig Panorama Trail, there are no lengthy detours here. (Original) Schöne, abwechslungsreiche Wege mit super Aussichten. Im Gegensatz zum nördlichen Teil des Kettwiger Panoramasteigs macht man hier keine s8chbin die Länge ziehenden "Umwege"

(Translated by Google) Ideal for cycling. There are also always restaurants and a mini golf course. The path is very wide so that you can drive undisturbed. The path itself is beautiful. Absolutely recommended. Actually one of the most beautiful bike paths. (Original) Ideal zum Fahrradfahren. Es gibt auch immer wieder Restaurants und eine Minigolf Anlage. Der Weg ist sehr breit so das man ungestört fahren kann. Der Weg an sich ist wunderschön. Absolut empfehlenswert. Eigentlich einer der schönsten Fahrradwege.

Ridiculously unsanitary toilets that look like they haven't been cleaned in years. They should really pay you the 1€ usage fee instead.

Unacceptable,a central train station in Europe and the information service doesn't speak any English at all.I was stuck there for 2 hours German nationalism

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(Translated by Google) The following connections are available at this station: S2 Dortmund, S9 Hagen, RE1 & RE6 Cologne. However, this station is quite messy, has a missing ceiling and is slightly obscured. You quickly lose track of things because the several tracks are attached to one track in the rear section. The following shops can be visited on site: Frittenwerk, Nordsee, Kamps Bakery, Lidl, Ditsch, MacDonnalds, Tschino & co. (Original) An diesem Hbf hat man folgende Anschlüsse: S2 Dortmund, S9 Hagen, RE1 & RE6 Köln. Jedoch ist dieser Bahnhof recht unordentlich, hat fehlende Decke und ist leicht verdeckt. Man verliert schbell den Überblick, da die mehrere Gleise an an einem Gleis im hinteren Abschnitt angesetzt sind. Folgende Geschäfte sind vor Ort zu besuchen: Frittenwerk, Nordsee, Kamps Bäckerei, Lidl, Ditsch, MacDonnalds, Tschino & co.

(Translated by Google) A train station where you're invited to write something about the name and the culinary delights you can experience there. For me, however, it was a station where a lot revolved around trains. You could also see a lot here, at least if you kept your eyes open. (Original) Ein Bahnhof bei dem man eingeladen ist etwas über den Namen zu schreiben und dass was man hier so kulinarisch erleben kann. Für mich war es jedoch ein Bahnhof an dem sich viel um Züge dreht. Auch sehen konnte man hier viel, zumindest wenn man die Augen geöffnet hält.

(Translated by Google) You'll find plenty of food here. Unfortunately, it's often dirty, and the construction site on the bus side of the station has been going on for ages. At the tracks, you'll often be approached by homeless people and the like, asking if you can spare some money. When you enter the glass cubes by the tracks, you have to be prepared for a strong stench, which you'll have to endure for a few minutes before you get used to it. You'll also often find some great people here (whether some of them are still alive... hard to say). (Original) Fressalien mäßig ist man hier gut bedient. Leider aber oft dreckig und auch die Baustelle an der Busseite des Bahnhofes besteht schon ewig. Bei den Gleisen wird man oft von obdachlosen u.ä. angesprochen, ob man Geld locker machen könne. Wenn man die Glas Kuben an den Gleisen betritt, dann muss man sich erstmal auf einen heftigen Gestank einstellen, welchen man erstmal ein paar Minuten ertragen muss, bevor man sich daran gewöhnt hat. Außerdem sind hier oft tolle Menschen zu finden (ob sie teilweise noch lebendig sind... schwer zu sagen).

(Translated by Google) What a loud, dirty, and smelly main station this is! This station is representative of the destructive policies of recent years. There's no investment, and everything is crumbling. (Original) Was für ein lauter dreckiger und stinkender Hauptbahnhof ist das hier bitte? Der Bahnhof hier steht repräsentativ für die destruktive Politik der letzten Jahre. Es wird nichts investiert und alles zerbröselt.

(Translated by Google) "Man must learn to catch and follow the ray of light that flashes within him." (Ralph Waldo Emerson) ___________________________________ On German Unity Day, I drove from Düsseldorf to Essen in the evening to witness the tenth Light Festival. This is the second-largest light show in Germany, and can be visited until October 12, 2025. I found the light installation at the cathedral and Fractions at the Opera and Theater House particularly successful. Kennedyplatz looked significantly more appealing and colorful in 2024, when motifs from the Museum Folkwang were presented, than the so-called Place of Wishes did this year. I didn't really appreciate the spaceship aesthetic. However, considering how much is presented (free of charge), the range of offerings and the wide variety of facets are truly remarkable. Although it started to rain, the atmosphere was pleasantly exuberant, without anyone overreacting. The (already familiar to many) House of Cards, located in the immediate vicinity of Essen Central Station, is also rightfully a crowd-puller. In my opinion, the music program and the background music could be more varied. After all, a rather dull techno beat was audible all too often. PS: The evening blessing in the Marktkirche (Market Church) was unfortunately rather sparse. (Original) "Der Mensch muss lernen, den Lichtstrahl aufzufangen und zu verfolgen, der in seinem Inneren aufblitzt." (Ralph Waldo Emerson) ___________________________________ Am Tag der Deutschen Einheit fuhr ich abends von Düsseldorf aus gen Essen, um Zeugin des zehnten Light Festivals zu werden. Hierbei handelt es sich um die zweitgrößte Lichtshow Deutschlands, welche noch bis zum 12. Oktober 2025 besucht werden kann. Besonders gelungen waren nach meinem Dafürhalten die Lichtinstallation am Dom sowie Fractions am Opern- und Schauspielhaus. Der Kennendyplatz sah 2024, als Motive aus dem Museum Folkwang präsentiert worden sind, deutlich ansprechender sowie farbenfroher aus als der sogenannte Platz der Wünsche in diesem Jahr. Der Raumschiffästhetik vermochte ich eher wenig abzugewinnen. Wenn man allerdings bedenkt, wie viel einem (unentgeltlich) präsentiert wird, so sind das Angebot sowie die breite Facette wahrlich beachtlich. Obschon es zu regnen anfing, war die Stimmung angenehm ausgelassen, ohne dass jemand über die Stränge geschlagen hätte. Auch das (für viele bereits bekannte) House of Cards in der unmittelbaren Nähe des Essener Hauptbahnhofes stellt zurecht einen Publikumsmagneten dar. Das Musikprogramm bzw. die musikalischen Untermalungen könnten meines Erachtens gerne abwechslungsreicher gestaltet werden. Schließlich war allzu oft ein recht stumpfer Techno-Beat hörbar. PS: Der Abendsegen in der Marktkirche fiel bedauerlicherweise recht karg aus.

(Translated by Google) And we were particularly impressed by the playing card installation, the construction project, and the cathedral installation. This way, you can invite people from all over the world to come and see it. We'd love to come back! (Original) Und hat die Spielkarteninstallation, das Bauprojekt und die Münsterinstallation besonders beeindruckt. so kann man Menschen aus aller Welt zum Hinschauen einladen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, not everything but some nice elements. (Original) Sehr interessant, nicht alles aber ein paar schöne Elemente dabei.

(Translated by Google) It's great that there are people and sponsors who, with creativity and imagination, turn such projects into reality. We can do it! It's not always just about profit. Art has a special significance. (Original) Schön das es Menschen und Sponsoren gibt, die mit Kreativität und Phantasie solche Projekte in die Realität umsetzen. Wir können es doch! Es geht nicht immer nur um Profit. Kunst hat einen besonderen Stellenwert.

(Translated by Google) The Festival of Lights in Essen is a unique and wonderful experience. Beautiful atmosphere, calm music, and bright, vivid colors decorate the square and the sky. I recommend it. (Original) مهرجان الاضواء في أيسين تجربة فريدة اكثر من رائعة اجواء جميلة موسيقى هادئة مع الوان ساطعة زاهية تزين الساحة والسماء انصح به