What makes Essen fascinating is the starkness of the contrasting worlds; the Ruhr metropolis boasts imposing remains of the once-powerful heavy industries alongside many lively cultural locations. No wonder that Essen was crowned Capital of Culture.
Weather in Essen
Tourist and practical information
Surrounding area
Lake
- LAKE BALDENEY (5.00 km / 3.11 mi)
Monuments
Historic monument
- OLD SYNAGOGE (1.50 km / 0.93 mi)
- VILLA HUEGEL (5.00 km / 3.11 mi)
- ZECHE ZOLLVEREIN (4.00 km / 2.49 mi)
Art and culture
Cinema district
- CINEMAXX (1.50 km / 0.93 mi)
Museums
- FOLKWANG MUSEUM (0.20 km / 0.12 mi)
Opera/symphony/concert hall
- AALTO THEATER (0.50 km / 0.31 mi)
- PHILHARMONIE (0.50 km / 0.31 mi)
Nature
Botanical gardens
- GRUGA PARK (1.50 km / 0.93 mi)
Entertainment
Casino
- HOHENSYBURG (45.00 km / 27.96 mi)
Amusement park
- WARNER BROTHERS MOVIE WORLD (33.00 km / 20.51 mi)
Sporting activities close to the hotel
Ski area
- ALPIN CENTER BOTTROP (25.00 km / 15.54 mi)
Stadium
- GEORG-MELCHES STADIUM (5.00 km / 3.11 mi)
Professional travel
Business & financial district
- THEATERPASSAGE (1.00 km / 0.62 mi)
Company
- FERROSTAAL AG (0.40 km / 0.25 mi)
- RWE AG (1.00 km / 0.62 mi)
- STEAG AG (0.30 km / 0.19 mi)
Convention centre
- SAALBAU (0.50 km / 0.31 mi)
Exhibition centre
- MESSE ESSEN (1.50 km / 0.93 mi)
Official buildings
Hospital
- ELISABETH KRANKENHAUS (1.50 km / 0.93 mi)
- UNIKLINIKUM ESSEN (1.00 km / 0.62 mi)
