Essen
The UNESCO World Heritage Zeche Zollverein has been known as the "Eiffel Tower of the Ruhrgebiet" far beyond its borders, and not just since Essen's application to become European Capital of Culture.
Contact information
Essen Marketing GmbH
Kennedyplatz 5
45127 Essen
E-Mail: touristikzentrale@essen.de
Phone: 0201 / 8872048
Fax: 0201 / 8872044
Homepage: http: //www.essen.de
Although the visitor mine is not located directly on the Ruhr, it is always worth a detour. Lake Baldeneysee is located directly on the RuhrtalRadweg in the city of Essen. Nowhere else in this cultural metropolis can city dwellers find such peace and quiet as on the secluded shores of what is by far the largest of the six Ruhr reservoirs. Brand new: Seaside Beach Baldeney offers a few hours of beach vacation with the finest sand, bars, palm trees, a beach volleyball court and much more. The White Fleet excursion boats stop just a few meters away. One impressive building is Villa Hügel, the former family seat of the Krupp steel dynasty. A permanent exhibition tells their story, and there are also changing concerts and exhibitions.