Essen

Essen [1] is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. "Essen- the shopping city" Understand Get in By plane The largest international airport nearby is located in Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf-International (IATA:DUS) [2] (30 km, ca. 30 mins by train). Smaller airports in the vicinity are Dortmund Airport (IATA:DTM) [3] (45 km) and Flughafen Münster-Osnabrück (IATA:FMO) [4] (ca. 100 km). Of these two, the airport in Dortmund is faster to reach by public transport and is used by some no-frills airlines. By car Essen is located on Autobahn A40. From Hanover take Autobahn A2 to A40. Autobahn A45 from Frankfurt. Autobahn A52 from Düsseldorf. By bus Essen is part of the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr [5] bus and train system. In addition, Hespertalbahn [6] operates historic trains between Haus Scheppen and Kupferdreh. By boat The Rhine river transportation system can be reached via the Herne Kanal. Weiße Flotte Baldeney [7] and Mülheimer Verkehrsgesellschaft [8] operate ships on the Ruhr river. Get around Essen has a big subway, tram, bus and night bus system. See Zeche Zollverein Called the most beautiful coal mine in the world (in fact, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Zollverein nowadays hosts diverse cultural highlights including a outstanding design center and several museums. It is also famous for its Bauhaus architecture. Folkwang Museum Known for the exhibits covering the history of photography as well as paintings from all eras. red dot design Museum Villa Hügel Hügel 15. +49-201-616290, fax +49-201-6162911, [9] [10]. Krupp family historical chateau, art history museum and concert venue. Aalto Opera-House Interesting piece of architecture by Alvar Aalto (Finland) Essener Münster Cathedral 14th century cathedral and treasure museum. St. Ludgerus Basilica Kettwig Historical District featuring 17th and 18th century streets and buildings. Kettwig Pictures [11] Synagogue and Jewish Museum The old town of Werden One of the oldest German sites in entire Germany! Highly recommended. Botanical garden Grugapark [12] (including playgrounds, waterfall, park railroad, look-out tower, various animals, restaurants, ...). Open all year round from 9.00 am until nightfall, 3€ (note that some of the parks attractions may have shorter opening hours and additional fees). Do International Christmas Market from late November to early December the streets and historic allies of the city center are filled with over 200 arts and crafts stalls. Essen Light Weeks [13]. Lake Baldeney (Baldeneysee). Essen-Hügel and Essen-Kupferdreh stations. Boat rentals, sailing, canoing. Enjoy Essen ("Essen genießen", this is a word play since "Essen" translates to "food" as well) [14] Gourment Highlights in autumn. Spa and Massage Alte Badeanstalt' [15] sauna, swimming pool, massages, fitness, wellness. Visage & Body [16] massage, wellness, cosmetic treatments. Baldeneysee in Essen [17], Gastronomie und Natur im essener Suüden. Learn The University of Duisburg-Essen is part of a consortium of three universities in the Ruhr-area (University of Duisburg-Essen, Bochum, and Dortmund)L Germany's largest academic hub. [18] Work Buy Many shops are located in the city center pedestrian zone. A big shopping-mall in the western part of the city centre opened in summer 2008. Also pay attention to the "Rüttenscheid"-district. Eat Budget Fährmann am See, Lanfermannfähre 118, +49-201-846080, fax +49-201-8460819. W-M 11:30AM-10PM. Regional home cooking (accepts ECcard). Wohnraum im Unperfekthaus, Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 20, +49-201-847350, fax +49-201-8536605 [19] [20]. 10AM-10:30PM. Mediterranean/nouveau cuisine/vegetarian (no credit cards). Tablo, Huyssenallee 5, +49-201-8119585. Turkish. Reservations recommended. Mid-range Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe - Restaurant M, Steile Str. 46 (U-17: Laubenweg), +49-201-43860, fax +49-201-4386100, 12AM-2:30PM and 6:00PM-10:30PM. Asian. Gummersbach, Fürstenbergstr. 2 (Tram 105: Heißener Str), +49-201-676464. W-M 5PM-10:30PM. French; reservations recommended (ECcard accepted). Capobianco, Rottstr. 7, +49-201-226603. Mon-Sat 12AM-3PM and 5:30PM-midnight, Sun 12AM-midnight. Classic/Italian. Vegetarian options. Reservations recommended. Hülsmannshof, Lehnsgrund 14 a(U 17: Laubenweg), +49-201-871250. 11:30AM-2:30PM and 5:30-10PM. Home cooking. Stop-Club vis à vis, Schmiedestr. 5, +49-201-235453. Mon-Sat 5-11:30PM. Reservation recommended. International. Vegetarian options. Lukas, Prinz-Friedrich-Str. 1, +49-201-848353. Daily 6-11PM. Indian (accepts ECcard). Ange d'Or Junior, Ruhrtalstr. 326 (S6: Kettwig), +49-2054-2307. Wed-Sun 6:30-10:30PM. Italian. Vegetarian options. La Cena, Haumannplatz 32 (Tram 106: Landgericht), +49-201-2790269. Mon-Sat 12AM-3PM, 6-11PM. Italian. Landhaus Schnitzler, Nöckersberg 65, +49-201-848140. W-F 12AM-3PM, 6-10:30PM, Sat 6-10:30PM, Sun 12AM-9PM. Italian, German, International. L'Opera, Theaterpassage/Hirschlandplatz (U11/17/18: Hirschlandplatz), +49-201-239124. Daily 12AM-11PM. Italian. Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe - Restaurant M, Steile Str. 46 (U 17: Laubenweg), +49-201-43860. Daily 12AM-2:30PM, 6-10:30PM. Italian. Oase Due, Rüttenscheider Str. 189 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr.), +49-201-790640, Mon-Sat 12AM-2:30PM, 5:30-11:30PM. Italian. Cavallino Rosso, Velberter Str. 126, +49-201-404977. Daily 12AM-2:30PM, 5:30-11PM. Mediterranean. Gummersbach, Fürstenbergstr. 2 (Tram 105: Heißener Str.) +49-201-676464, accepts ECcard, W-M 5-10:30PM. Reservation recommended. Mediterranean. Hannappel, Dahlhauser Str. 173, +49-201-534506, accepts ECcard, W-M 5:30-10PM, (S1: Essen-Eiberg or RE 14 / S 3 / S 9 / Tram 103 / 109: Essen-Steele, then Bus 164: Breloher Steig). Mediterranean. Jagdhaus Schellenberg, Heisinger Str. 170a, +49-201-437870, Mediterranean. Casino Zollverein, Gelsenkirchener Str. 181 (Tram 107: Zollverein), +49-201-830240, Tue-Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30-10:30PM, Sat-Sun 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-midnight. Nouveau cuisine. Mintrops Landhotel - Mumm, Schwarzensteinweg 81 (SB 15: Burgaltendorf Burgruine.), +49-201-571710. 12AM-2PM, 6-11PM. Nouveau/international cuisine. Vegetarian options. Parkhaus Hügel, Freiherr-vom-Stein-Str. 209 (S6: Essen-Hügel), +49-201-471091. 11:30AM-10:30PM. Nouveau/International cuisine. raum.eins, Rüttenscheider Str. 154, +49-201-4553747. Mon-Thu 12AM-2:30PM, 6-10:30PM, Fri 12AM-2:30PM, 6-11PM, Sat 6-11PM. Nouveau/International cuisine. Résidence - Püree, Auf der Forst 1, +49-2054-95590. Tue-Fri 6:3010PM. Nouveau/International cuisine. Schloss Hugenpoet - Hugenpöttchen, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040. 12AM-11:30PM. Nouveau/International cuisine. Kockshusen, Pilgrimsteig 51, +49-201-3601166. W-M 11:30AM-10PM. Regional. (Accepts ECcard). Kölner Hof, Duisburger Str. 20, +49-201-763430, accepts ECcard, dogs not welcome. Wed-Sun 12AM-2PM, 6-10PM. Regional. (Accepts ECcard). Landhaus-Knappmann - Frankenheim-Brauhaus, Ringstr. 198, +49-2054-7809. M-F 4-12PM; Sat/Sun 11AM-midnight. Regional. Schote, Emmastr. 25 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr.), +49-201-780107. Tue-Sun 6-11PM. Regional. Landhaus Schnitzler, Nöckersberg 65, +49-201-848140. W-F 12AM-3PM, 6-10:30PM; Sat 6-10:30PM; Sun 12AM-9PM. Seasonal. Der Löwe, [21] Kopstadtplatz. Bavarian-style restaurant. Gastronomie Katalog, [22] Splurge La Grappa, Rellinghauser Str. 4 (Tram 105/106: Aalto Theater), +49-201-231766. M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM; 5:30- 11:30PM; Sa 5:30-11:30PM. Italian/nouveau cuisine. Schloss Hugenpoet, Nesselrode, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040. Th-M 6:30-10PM. International food. Dogs not welcome. Résidence, Auf der Forst 1, +49-2054-95590. Tu-Sa 6:30-10PM. Nouveau cuisine. Schloss Hugenpoet-Nesselrode, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040, Th-M 6:30-10PM. Nouveau cuisine. Dogs not welcome. Drink Rüttenscheider Hausbrauerei, Girardetstr. 2 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental or S6: Kettwig, then Bus 142: Girardet Haus), +49-201-790060. Reservation recommended. Daktari, Juliusstraße 2, +49-201-2698595. Small Cocktail-Bar with big cocktails, located 5 miutes away from main station. 7PM-4AM. Isenbergplatz, Isenbergstraße 12. Five bars around a big playground. Meeting place for students, families, punks and managers. Urban culture center of Essen. 9AM-2AM. Sleep Budget Das Park Hotel, Emscherinsel, Bottrop-Ebel, [23]. Completely automated concrete drain tubes with beds inside, you book and you're given a code for the door. Honour based system; contribute as many € as you wish to the project. Hotel am Schlosspark[24], Borbecker Str. 183 (RE14/S9/Tram 103: Essen-Borbeck Bf), +49-201-675001, fax +49-201-687762, [25]. Ibis, Hollestr. 50 (SB15,16/Tram 103,109: Hollestr.), +49-201-24280, fax +49-201-2428600. Landhaus Knappmann, Ringstr. 198, +49-2054-7809, fax +49-201-6789, [26], [27]. Schmachtenbergshof, Schmachtenbergstr. 157, +49-2054-12130, fax +49-2054-121313, [28] [29]. Sengelmannshof, Sengelmannsweg 35, +49-2054-95970, fax +49-2054-83200. Zimmervermietung Ruth Schläger, Am Wildbach 7, +49-2054-971648, fax +49-2054-971649, [30], [31]. Mid-range An der Gruga[32] (U11, stop: Messe Ost/Gruga), Eduard-Lucas-Str. 17, +49-201-841180, fax +49-201-8411869, [33]. Best Western Hotel Ypsilon[34], Müller-Breslau-Str. 18-20, +49-201-89690, fax +49-201-8969100, [35], (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Töpferstr. or Tram 106: Cäcilienstr. or SB15: Huttropstr. or Tram 103/109: Schwanenbuschstr. or RE1/2/6/11/14/16, RB40/42, S1/2/3/6/9, U11/17/18, SB16/19: Essen Hbf or U18: Breslauer Str. or Tram 110: Flughafen Essen/Mülheim, then Bus 145/146/160/161: Paulinenstr.) Europa, Hindenburgstr. 35, +49-201-232041, fax +49-201-232656. From 70 Euro/night Hotel im Girardet Haus[36], Girardetstr. 2-38, +49-201-878800, fax +49-201-8788088, [37] (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental or S6: Kettwig, then Bus 142: Girardet Haus). Jägerhof, Hauptstr. 23, +49-2054-84011, fax +49-2054-80984, (S6: Kettwig or SB 19: Werdener Markt or Tram 110: Mülheim Wilhelmstr. or Tram 102/104/112/901: Mülheim Stadtmitte or RE1/2/6/11, S1/3, U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf or U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental, then Bus 142/151/190: Kettwiger Markt). Mintrops Landhotel Burgaltendorf[38], Schwarzensteinweg 81 (SB15: Burgaltendorf Burgruine), +49-201-571710, fax +49-201-5717147, [39]. Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe, Steile Str. 46 (U17: Laubenweg), +49-201-43860, fax +49-201-4386100. Mövenpick Hotel Essen, Am Hauptbahnhof 2 (stop: Essen Hbf), +49-201-17080, fax +49-201-1708173. Résidence, Auf der Forst 1, +49-2054-95590, fax +49-2054-82501, [40], [41]. (S6: Kettwig or SB 19: Werdener Markt or Tram 110: Mülheim Wilhelmstr. or Tram 102/104/112/901: Mülheim Stadtmitte or RE1/2/6/11, S1/3, U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf or U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental, then Bus 142/151/190: Ringstr.) No dogs. Ruhr-Hotel, Krawehlstr. 42 (Tram 106: Zweigertstr), +49-201-778053, fax +49-201-780283. Scandic Hotel, Theodor-Althoff-Str. 5, +49-201-7690, fax +49-201-7691143, (U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or U 17: Margarethenhöhe or Tram 101/107: Bredeney or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or S6: Essen-Werden or SB19: Werdener Markt or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental or SB66: Velbert Willy-Brandt-Platz, then Bus 142/169: Sommerburgstr). Top Hotel Essener Hof, Teichstr. 2 (stop: Essen Hbf), +49-201-24250, fax +49-201-2425751, [42], [43]. No dogs. Top Rema-Hotel Essen, Viehofer Platz 5 (Tram 101/103/105/109: Rheinischer Platz), +49-201-105610, fax +49-201-236685. Villa Vogelsang, Antonienallee 1, +49-201-8536600, fax +49-201-8536605, [44] [45] (S1: Essen-Eiberg or RE 14, S3/9, Tram 103/109: Essen-Steele, then Bus 164/184: Carl-Wolf-Str.). Splurge Holiday Inn Essen City Centre, Frohnhauser Str. 6, +49-201-24070, fax +49-201-2407240. Mercure Plaza, Bismarckstr. 48-50 (U11, Tram 101/107: Philharmonie/Saalbau), +49-201-878580, fax +49-201-87858700, Schloss Hugenpoet, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040, fax +49-2054-120450, (RE1 / RE2 / RE6 / RE11 / S1 / S3 / U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf, then Bus 132: Am Biestenkamp, then Taxi (should be reserved in advance)). Sheraton, Huyssenallee 55 (U11, Tram 101/107: Philharmonie/Saalbau), +49-201-10070, fax +49-201-1007777, Welcome Hotel Ruhr Residenz[46], Schützenbahn 58 (Tram 106/107: Viehofer Platz), +49-201-17790, fax +49-201-1779199, [47]. Contact Essen Tourism Office Im Handelshof. Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Tel: +49-201-19433, [48]. Mon-Fri 9AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-1PM. Closed on Sundays and bank holiday. Stay safe Cope Religious services Holy mass in Catholic churches at the centre: Hohe Domkirche, Münster, An St. Quintin 3 (5-10 min north from central station). [49] Sat 6:30PM; Sun 7:30AM*, 10AM, 4PM*, 7PM; (*in the Anbetungskirche: Mon-Fri: 7AM, 10AM, 5:30PM (except Sat)). St. Engelbert, Fischerstraße 12 (10 min south from central station) [50]. Sat: 6:15PM; Sun: 9:45AM, 2PM (engl.); Mon 7:30PM; Tue 9AM; Wed 9:15AM; Fri 6PM. St. Ignatius, An Sankt Ignatius 8 (10 min southwest from central station). [51] Sat 9AM, 5PM; Sun 11:15AM, 6PM; Tue/Thu/Fri 7PM. Index of Catholic churches in the Diocesis of Essen: [52] Get out This is a usable article. It has information for getting in as well as some complete entries for restaurants and hotels. An adventurous person could use this article, but please plunge forward and help it grow!