Recreation
The Ruhr area – a changing industrial region.
Before it rose to become the largest city in the Ruhr area, Essen enjoyed a thriving medieval era, which has left its mark and imprint even today and lends the city a nostalgic touch.
Essen and its surroundings offer endless possibilities for recreational activities. The historic monuments of industrial heritage, such as Zeche Zollverein, a World Heritage Site, offer fascinating insights into bygone times.
The green surroundings, Lake Baldeney and Gruga Park invite you to take a stroll and recover from the hustle and bustle of the city.
From musicals, museum visits, to GOP Varieté – all within easy reach.
You can obtain information on all current events at our reception desk.
GOP Varieté-Theater
In the middle of the city of a big city, you will be able to enjoy the daily stress of the city for a few hours and enjoy a whole evening of fun and enjoyment with live entertainment in one of the most beautiful Varieté theaters in North-Rhine Westphalia: at the GOP Varieté Theater Essen.
Astra Cinema
Essen's Astra Cinema dates back to 1958 and has been Essen's largest Film Art Theatre since 1995. It operates from a separate entrance to the Hotel Essener Hof.
Marktkirche Essen
The Marktkirche is the oldest protestant church in Essen city centre. This was the first church of Essen citizens and starting point of the reformation in the year 1563.
Folkwang Museum
The collection at Folkwang Museum presently contains around 600 paintings, in addition to 280 artworks, sculptures and objects.
Margarethenhöhe
The Margarethenhöhe residential area, generally referred to simply as Margarethenhöhe and named after its benefactress, Margarethe Krupp, is considered to be the first German garden city in terms of its construction style.
The Villa Hügel
Family residence and industrial monument to the Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach family.
World heritage site Zollverein
Industrial culture at the world heritage site Zollverein - the symbol for industrial culture in the Ruhr area.
The Lichtburg
The legendary Lichtburg - located in the heart of Essen city - is Germany's largest and also most beautiful movie palace.