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
Die Schote – Star cuisine from Nelson Müller
International cuisine awarded with a Michelin star! Nelson Müller can be seen as a TV chef on TV or singing with his band. Since 2021 he is a member of the renowned hotel and restaurant association…
German Mining Museum
The German Mining Museum in Bochum is the world’s largest mining museum and, with around 400,000 visitors a year, is one of the most visited museums in Germany.
Borbeck Castle
Borbeck Palace is a baroque moated castle in the Borbeck district of Essen. It has been the preferred residence of the Essen prince abbesses since the 14th century and received its present external appearance in…
Sushi Bistro Byakko
The first and only restaurant in the Ruhr area that was awarded by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for its authentic cuisine.
Villa Hügel
Villa Hügel, built by Alfred Krupp between 1870 and 1873, served the Krupp family of industrialists as the company’s residence and place of representation until 1945. The Great House was once the family’s main residential…
Ampütte – Cult pub
Aging cult pub. Still cool. The prices are moderate, the late cuisine is legendary, as are the exuberant live concerts.
Mineral Museum Essen-Kupferdreh
The Mineral Museum Essen-Kupferdreh shows a so far rarely shown combination of mineralogy, geology, paleontology and biology. It is dedicated to the research areas of biomineralization and bioinorganic chemistry.
Die Eule
Top atmosphere, pure Ruhr area. The food is consistently good and to be recommended. Keep in mind, however, that it is more of a pub than a restaurant. The Bundesliga is broadcast here and 5…
Zeche Zollverein
In the north of Essen, the Zollverein coal mine with its XII shaft, the coking plant and the 1/2/8 shafts is one of the most important industrial monuments in Europe. In December 2001, the Zollverein…
Philharmonie
With the Philharmonie Essen, one of the most beautiful and acoustically best concert halls in Germany has been created in the building of the historic Saalbau (opened in 1904). After extensive renovation, the house was ceremoniously…
