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Essen

Essen, the vibrant city in Germany's Ruhr region, offers a mix of history, culture, and delicious cuisine. Explore the industrial past at Zollverein Coal Mine, admire the stunning Villa Hügel, and indulge in some currywurst at the local street markets. From picturesque parks to lively pubs, Essen has something for every traveler!

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Culture4.6/5

Villa Hügel

This Essen villa was the home of the Krupp industrial family, and its rooms now hold their art collection. Its mansion has 269 rooms.

Culture4.7/5

Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site

A red steel headframe rises over this former coal mine, whose Bauhaus-influenced industrial buildings spread across the site. The Ruhr Museum begins with an orange escalator climbing through the old coal-washing plant.

Culture4.6/5

Grugapark Essen

Get ready to explore Grugapark Essen, a vibrant green oasis in the heart of Essen, Germany. With sprawling lawns, vibrant flower beds, playgrounds, and even a miniature golf course, this park has something for everyone. Don't miss the stunning botanical garden and the picturesque lake. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing day out in nature!

Landmark4.7/5

Baldeneysee

This Essen lake is used for sailing and rowing, with a path around the shore. The route is about 27 kilometers long.

Eat4.6/5

Coffee Pirates Kaffeerösterei - Essen

Essen cafe with an adjoining coffee roastery. Try a V60 or cold brew with a bagel, with beans roasted next door.

Landmark4.5/5

Stockpile Rheinelbe (North)

Sculpture-topped spoil heap in Gelsenkirchen. From the top, you can see nearby cities spread across the Ruhr.

Cafe$$$4.5/5

Café LIVRES

Cafe with books to choose from, plus coffee and meals. People settle in with essays, cards, or long conversations.

Eat$$$4.8/5

Tapas en Tigges

Tapas-and-paella Spanish restaurant in Gelsenkirchen.

Cafe$$$4.3/5

miamamia am park

This cafe opens from a small streetfront into a shared dining room, where you order food and drinks come to your table.

Eat$$$4.4/5

BLOCK HOUSE Essen

BLOCK HOUSE with a salad bar where staff make your salad, plus indoor and outdoor seating.

Eat4.7/5

Le Palais GmbH

This Essen wedding venue also caters Afghan-Turkish celebrations, with kebabs, rice and desserts. The team keeps weddings organized and on schedule.

Eat$$$$4.5/5

Schote Gourmetrestaurant by Nelson Müller

This Essen fine-dining restaurant serves tasting menus with wine pairings. A nonalcoholic pairing gets the same care and originality as the wine.

Eat$$$$4.4/5

Livingroom

Get cozy at Livingroom on Luisenstraße! This hip hostel in Bochum boasts stylish decor, comfortable beds, and a central location near trendy bars and cafes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a chill common area, and friendly staff ready to help you make the most of your stay. It's the perfect home base for a fun adventure in Germany!

Eat$$4.4/5

Ristorante Pizzeria La Fenice

Essen Italian restaurant serving pizza and pasta, with generously topped pizzas and freshly prepared dishes.

Cafe4.6/5

Central im Grillo Theater

Located in Essen, Germany, Central im Grillo Theater is a vibrant cultural hub showcasing a variety of theater performances, concerts, and events. Its central location on Theaterplatz makes it a convenient and lively spot for visitors to immerse themselves in the local arts scene. Don't miss out on the chance to catch a show here during your trip!

Stays

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Hotel Motel One Essen

This new hotel lies in the pedestrian area in the heart of Essen, 500 metres from Essen Main Station and Essen Cathedral. Motel One Essen features a 24-hour lounge and free Wi-Fi. The air-conditioned rooms at the Motel One Essen feature a sleek, turquoise design and designer lighting. A flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a rain shower are included in every room A buffet breakfast is served daily in the One Lounge, where guests can enjoy snacks, drinks and lounge music all day long. Motel One is 200 metres from Hirschplatz Underground Station. It is 3.5 km from Essen Exhibition Centre, and a 25-minute drive from Düsseldorf Airport.

Stay$$$$4.1/5

Sheraton Essen Hotel

Offering creative cuisine, soundproofed rooms and high-speed internet, this hotel in Essen lies directly beside the Stadtgarten Park and Philharmonic Hall. The air-conditioned rooms and suites of the Sheraton Essen Hotel are decorated in a contemporary style. They all feature satellite TV and an elegant desk. Wellness facilities at the Sheraton Essen include a sauna, steam room, and gym. The Sheraton’s Restaurant am Park serves varied dishes from the Ruhr region and international cuisine. Guests can also relax in the Bar am Park or on the terrace. The Philharmonie/Saalbau Underground Station is opposite the Sheraton Hotel. Trains run to the Grugahalle Exhibition Centre in 5 minutes. If you are arriving by car, there is a public underground parking garage directly at the hotel.

Stay$$$3.6/5

FOUR Essen City Centre

This 4-star hotel in Essen city centre offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs . It is just steps from the Limbecker Platz square. Free WiFi is offered. FOUR Essen City Centre offers an American-style breakfast buffet. Regional and international meals are served in the Amaroso restaurant, which features a pretty terrace. Cocktails and beers are on offer in the lobby bar. Guests enjoy free use of Holiday Inn’s sauna. A small gym is also available. The Berliner Platz U-Bahn (underground) station is just 400 metres away, providing access to the Messe Essen trade fair in less than 10 minutes. Essen Central Station is less than 1 km from the hotel.

Stay4.6/5

hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

Welcome to Hotel Friends Zeche Zollverein in the heart of Essen, Germany! This funky hotel is located in the vibrant Martin-Kremmer-Straße, surrounded by delicious restaurants and trendy shops. The hotel boasts comfortable rooms, modern amenities, and a friendly staff ready to make your stay unforgettable. Plus, with the famous Zeche Zollverein coal mine just a stone's throw away, you'll be immersing yourself in history without sacrificing style. Book now and let the good times roll!

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3.9/5

SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission Ticket

At SEA LIFE Oberhausen, the largest German SEA LIFE aquarium, you will catch deep insights into the exciting underwater world and discover various dazzling sea creatures. As a highlight, you can marvel at new born sharks in Germany's largest shark nursing facility.

$21.73

3.7/5

Combi Ticket: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre & SEA LIFE Oberhausen

Enjoy double the fun with a combined entry ticket to 2 attractions in Oberhausen — LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and SEA LIFE — located only 5 minutes away from each other by foot. Visit the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground and dive into the wonderful world of underwater creatures in Germany's largest SEA LIFE aquarium.

$37.74

3.3/5

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Oberhausen Entrance Ticket

Visit the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Oberhausen with this admission ticket and dive into the world's biggest LEGO® brick box where creativity and fun is the first priority. Over 4 million bricks under one roof, fun rides, build & play zones, a 4D cinema and much more is awaiting you. Adults must be accompanied by a child to get admission.

$25.16

4/5

City game scavenger hunt Duisburg - independent city tour I discovery tour

Discover Duisburg in an original way - at your own pace - but still guided - that's only possible with the city game scavenger hunt! We will send you a box and then we can start. Start when you want and take as many people with you as you like. The box contains the starting point first, as well as 11 envelopes with puzzles and directions, and a help envelope. Solve the puzzles and find your way to the most interesting points. You will be surprised how much old is hidden next to the modern and industrial buildings. Our information cards in each envelope also give all the information. The tour contains 11 stations. With the scavenger hunt box you are flexible, you can take a break at any time or watch something more. IMPORTANT: Choose a date so far in the future that we can send you the Schnitzeljgad box. To do this, write us a message with your address at the end of the booking process. Shipping in Germany 2-3 working days / EU 3-5 days

$45.75

3.9/5

1 h 30 mins

Digital scavenger hunt around Wittringen Castle in Gladbeck

On our outdoor puzzle tours you will only reach your goal if you can solve a number of tasks. Private detective Morgan communicated with you via text and audio clips via an encrypted messenger service and dealt with one or the other challenge on your scavenger hunt. You will only receive the coveted awards if you complete the missions.

$45.63

3.5/5

2 h 30 mins

Private city rally around the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen

$45.63

3/5

2 h

Gelsenkirchen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Gelsenkirchen is known for football and coal — but its streets have more layers than either would suggest. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Gelsenkirchen on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow the riddles to the Propsteikirche St. Augustinus, the Eckhaus der Nachkriegszeit, and the remarkable Hans-Sachs-Haus — each a chapter in the city's resilient story • No time pressure, no tour group — start when you're ready and walk the route at your own pace • A fun challenge for families, school trips, or any group who wants to see the city properly Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. You might know Schalke — but Gelsenkirchen has a few more tricks up its sleeve.

$5.60

Private Sightseeing Flight around Ruhrgebiet

UP, UP, and AWAY! Experience the fun of flying PRIVATELY in a small aeroplane. Discover the stunning Ruhr region from above with a local private pilot who shares his passion for aviation and area with you. Plan the flight route with your pilot while adhering to local safety guidelines, meeting directly at one of the exclusive aerodromes in the suburbs of Dortmund. Your pilot is key to this adventure, sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. After booking, we will match you with a pilot, and send you all flight details when confirmed. Departure airfields can't be chosen beforehand as it depends on pilot and aircraft availability. Experience time capped at 4 hours for flexibility, with flights scheduled at any hour in your chosen morning or afternoon slot. Safety is our top priority! To ensure a smooth booking process, we request essential security details. Missing one detail could delay matching you with a pilot, so stay connected with us once you’ve booked.

$170.40

Private Sightseeing Flight above Dusseldorf

Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Dusseldorf in the most unique way... from a private plane! You’ll see stunning views of this city of modern art, canal, medieval old town...and many more for you to find out with your very own pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at the airfield provided, as there are several private airfields around. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!

$216.15

2 h 10 mins

Duisburg Private Guided Walking Tour

We invite you to discover the contemporary city of Duisburg, a place rich with history, art, culture, and breathtaking landscape. Stroll on the banks of the newly structured Inner Harbour, the largest inland port in Europe. It was the busiest part of town during the Industrial Revolution and has become an entertainment area. See the 14th-century gothic Salvatore Church, and the memorial of the city's most famous son: Gerardus Mercator, the most famous cartographer of the 16th century, and to whom we owe our view of the world today. Enjoy the unforgettable experience in the unique landscape of the Duisburg Nord Park, once an industrial site that was transformed into a lush garden with a facility for climbing and a former gas tank that is today used as an artificial diving facility. Learn more about the birth town of the famous cartographer Gerardus Mercator in a tour that covers all the main highlights of the city.

$268.75

2 h

Gelsenkirchen Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide

Gelsenkirchen's history starts in 1150, but it remained a tiny village until the 19th century when the Industrial Revolution led to the growth of the entire area. In the early 20th century, Gelsenkirchen was called the "city of a thousand fires" for the flames of mine gasses flaring at night time. On this tour, you will visit one of the most important Renaissance castles of the North West region. Admire the Consol theatre, a theatre located on a former coal mine. See the Music Theater, planned, designed, and built by the Englishman Robert Adams, the two Germans Norbert Kricke and Paul Dierkes, the Swiss Jean Tinguely, and the French Yves Klein. Visit the artist's village Halfmanshof, a residential and working artistic community in 1931, which became a hub for famous artists in the 60s and 70s. All attraction entrances are to be paid on the spot by travelers since attractions are not mandatory. This tour does not include any attractions with require paid entrances.

$281.05

2 h

Bochum Private Guided Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Bochum, located in the Ruhr Valley, is one of the most densely cultural landscapes in Europe, and a controversial city that successfully combines a cultural atmosphere with its industrial area. The modern Ruhr University, located in Bochum, was the first to be founded after WWII. See the Paulus Church, the oldest protestant church of the city. Learn the story of the last herdsman of Bochum, at the Kuhhirte Herdsman Memorial. Get a glimpse of the past at the Altes Brauhaus Rietkötter, considered one of the oldest houses in Bochum. Learn why the 19th-century Christ Church today stands as a memorial against war. Get acquainted with the story of Fritz Husemann, a member of the Reichstag known for being a member of a non-violent resistance group, at the Husemannplatz and Kortum Fountain. These are only a few reasons to visit this bustling town, which is full of history and cultural activities.