Location: Essen
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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.
Restaurants in Essen
1. Zauber Theater Essen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Botanischer Garten Grugapark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 629 reviews
Reviewed By KarinvanB
I took the metro to the park. There are 2 stations. From Gruga/Messe West it is only a few steps to the park. I enjoyed my early morning run here. I could just go through the gate without paying a fee. The park is beautiful! You can walk, run, place. Enjoy the water, statues and nature. For the kids there are trampolines and playgrounds. You can enjoy a coffee or snack at one of the bistros. It is nice to walk by the Ronald McDonald Haus designed by the architect Hundertwasser. There is also a path especially created for wheelchairs/strollers.
3. Old Town Kettwig
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By hestervanaalst - Elst, The Netherlands
Really nice old part of the city to walk through. Nice promenade along the river, nice half wooden houses and nice little cafes for a good cup of coffee. We walked there for an hour of two.
4. Baldeneysee
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By KarinvanB
The lake is pretty long. Approx. 8 km. You can enjoy a walk along the water. Or cycle around the lake on the good path. There is even a bridge (for walkers/cyclists only) to cross the lake. There are several places where you can stop for drinks, snacks & meals. Or bring your own to have a picknick, or sit on one of the many benches. On a sunny day, you can rent a sunbed/deckchair. When it gets too hot, just go into the water. There a designated areas where you are allowed to swim (although the water did not look too clean to me). If you are more into sports/activities: just rent a boat, go surfing, standup paddling, etc. You do not pay an entrance- or parking fee. You can also get to the lake by train. Railwaystation: Essen-Hügel.
5. Kruppsiedlung Margarethenhohe
6. Phanomania Erfahrungsfeld
7. Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz
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4.0 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By poachsta - Israel, null
A really nice and big shopping mall, offering most of the worldwide brands as well as some local ones, you can even find some nice coffee and restaurants and even the football fan shops for Schalke and Dortmund. Price are a bit expensive depends on the brand and store but it's a nice place to spend few hours for shopping
