10 Sights & Landmarks in Essen That You Shouldn't Miss

August 16, 2021 Madelene Haan

Essen began in the mid-9th century as home to a women's abbey, then during the Renaissance became an important coal mining town and later a major steel production center. The famed metal-working Krupp family opened their first foundry here in 1810. One of Essen's most interesting places is the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, once the largest colliery in the world. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it attracts 800,000 visitors a year, often hosting art exhibitions and performances.
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1. Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Kettwig

Hauptstrasse 83, 45219 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 4902 05483910 [email protected] http://www.ev-kirche-kettwig.de/index.php?id=23
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Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Kettwig

2. Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal

Hauptstrasse 90, 45219 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
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Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal

3. St. Ludgerus

Bruckstrasse 77, 45239 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 201 4900521 https://www.st-ludgerus.net/gemeinde-st-ludgerus/home/
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4. Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen

Gelsenkirchener Str. 181 45309, 45309 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 201 246810 http://www.zollverein.de/
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Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen

Reviewed By KarinvanB

They are still re-opening/re-arranging areas of the old mines for the people. You can get on the terrain without paying a fee and just walk around. There is also a cycling path. I would suggest to visit the museum. The very long escalator is a highlight itself. There is plenty to see. You can have a drink afterwards at the cafe. Plenty of parkingspaces. The area is also good accessable by train. Everywhere in Essen you see pictures of the Zollverein. Happy I finally got to meet it, in real life????.

5. Villa Hugel

Essen-Bredeney, 45133 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 201 616290 [email protected] http://www.villahuegel.de
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Villa Hugel

Reviewed By SERGUEY1969 - St. Petersburg, Russia

Very Nice Krupp Family House located in the Park nearby the river. Historical Place with more than 100 years History. I was pleased to be there.

6. Folkwang University of the Arts

Klemensborn 39, 45239 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 201 49030 http://www.folkwang-uni.de/
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Folkwang University of the Arts

7. St. Johann Baptist, Altenessen

Kettwigerstr, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
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St. Johann Baptist, Altenessen

8. Alte Synagoge

Steeler Str. 29, 45127 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany http://alte-synagoge.essen.de
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Alte Synagoge

Reviewed By isabella_deruiter - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

What an amazing place is that. It used to be a synagogue and nowadays it's a center of information about Jewish life and culture in general. Definitely take the audioguide, it's superb. There are different parts of the exhibition you can visit. There is one about the history of this place, one about the history of the Jews in Essen, furthermore there is information about Jewish holidays and about Jewish life and traditions. Did you know how many Hebrew words we integrated in our language? How the different holidays are being celebrated? How a thora roll is being made? I have learned so many new things by coming here. The place is very welcoming and the displays are interesting, multimedial and modern. You can even learn some Jewish folk dances! Just follow the instructions and watch yourself in the mirror. I would recommend everybody to have a look here, it's really a hidden gem in the city of Essen. Suitable for all ages.

9. Essener Dom

Burgplatz, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 201 2204206 http://www.dom-essen.de
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Essener Dom

10. Philharmonie Essen

Huyssenallee 53, 45128 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 201 81228801 http://www.philharmonie-essen.de
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Philharmonie Essen

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