What’s going on in the Metropole Ruhr?
Our Metropole Ruhr is one of the most exciting, fascinating and liveable regions in Germany. With our tips, we want to make life easier for you so that you quickly feel at home in your ZEITQUARTIER. By the way, we are happy to receive new recommendations – write us where you felt particularly at home.
ZEITQUARTIER-tips for your visit to our region
Paul‘s Brasserie – French Brasserie
In the style of a classic French brasserie, you will find dishes for every taste. Varied offer for vegetarians.
BaldeneySteig – Circular hiking trail
The Baldeneysteig is a circular hiking trail in Essen. The 26.7 km long route runs around Lake Baldeney and was opened in 2017 as part of the European Green Capital project. As a circular trail,…
Sa Rang Bang
Very good Korean cuisine in a stylish ambience. Spicy dishes are served or prepared directly at the table.
Ruhr district city tours
On this tour with a double-decker convertible bus, you will experience the transformation of Essen from a center of the coal and steel industry to a modern economic, trade and service metropolis in the heart…
DeilbachSteig – circular hiking trail
The new DeilbachSteig circular trail starts in Kupferdreh. Here there is also a connection to the BaldeneySteig. The route connects the cities of Essen, Velbert and Hattingen over around 33 kilometres. It leads past the…
Galerie Cinema – smallest cinema in the Ruhr area
The cinema Galerie Cinema was opened in 1971 in an old art gallery with 43 seats. The special feature of the cinema since its opening is that films are always shown in their original sound…
Kettwiger-Panoramasteig – Circular hiking trail
Over a distance of around 35 kilometers, the Kettwiger-PanoramaSteig between Kettwig and Werden north and south of the Ruhr offers challenging and varied hiking tours, unique panoramic views and also a very special nature experience;…
Gruga Park
The green, 60-hectare heart of the big city of Essen. Discover nature up close, experience adventure, play and be active in sports or come to rest. The Gruga Park has been offering all this for…
Castle Hugenpoet
Castle Hugenpoet is a three-part moated castle surrounded by moats in the Kettwig district of Essen in the immediate vicinity of Schloss Landsberg. Its name can be interpreted as “Toad Pond,” which is a reference…
Old Synagogue in Essen
The architectural work of art is one of the largest and architecturally most significant freestanding synagogue buildings in Europe from the early 20th century. The Essen Synagogue is a unique cultural monument and houses the…
Baldeney Lake
Lake Baldeney is the largest of the six Ruhr reservoirs. It is located in the south of the city of Essen between the districts of Werden, Bredeney, Heisingen, Kupferdreh and Fischlaken. At Lake Baldeney, which…
Zum Brenner – rustic pub with good cuisine
The quaint corner pub with dark oak decor and cult status offers home-style cooking and Bundesliga TV.