Destinations » Germany » Essen Travel Guide
Essen is located in the heart of the Ruhr region in Germany. It houses many museums and theatres as well as the industrial monuments of the past.
Essen is also a proud member of the UNESCO World Heritages Site. The World Heritage Committee praised the Zollverein Coalmine as a representative example of the 'development of traditional heavy industries in Europe'.
Essen has more than 700 retail shops and boutiques which makes it realy interesting for many visitors. Essen is also regarded as the "city of shopping".
Most of the city centre is a pedestrian zone today.
The city center houses plenty of restaurants, brewerie houses, bars, pubs and cafés. In the summertime, the beer gardens on Lake Baldeney and along the Ruhr are favourite locations for visitors and crowded in the summertime.
Essen... for gourmets
Each year, Essen...for gourmetsis is located in the city of Essen. This gastronomical highlight is a high performance show and demonstrates what the Essen restaurants have to offer.
Essen Cathedral
The Essen Cathedral is located in the heart of the city, it is a lovely example of classical Gothic architecture.
Gruga
The Gruga is a centrally located botanical garden and a popular place during the summertime.
Zeche Zollverein
This museum is located in Europe's largest coalmine. The modern German designs of everyday items are really interesting for lots of visitors.
