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Essen ~ a city with many sides to its character

 

The Ruhr area - an industrial region in the midst of change. Before rising to become the largest city in the Ruhr area, Essen experienced a prosperous mediaeval epoch whose marks and signs still give the city a nostalgic image today.

 

Essen and its surroundings offer unexpected opportunities for recreational activities.

 

The historic monuments of industrial history like Zeche Zollverein for example, a World Heritage Site, provide insight into past times.

 

Essen's Astra Kino dating back to 1958 and the largest  art film theatre since 1995 is located with a separate entrance within the TOP CCL HOTEL ESSENER HOF.

  

Facts and figures

As the centre of Metropole Ruhr 2010 Essen is looking ahead.

200 museums

  175 galleries

      8 theatres

      2 philharmonic orchestras

  250 festivals

3,500 industrial monuments

2,4 million guest arrivals

4,7 million overnight stays

 

As the centre of Metropole Ruhr 2010 Essen is looking ahead.

We have got a lot to offer. 

 

Green surroundings, Lake Baldeney and the Gruga park invite you to go for a walk, here you can escape from the hustle and bustle of a city.

From musicals, museums to Varieté GOP – it is all close by.
You can find out about all current events at reception.

 

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