Things to do in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

April 8, 2022 Nicolette Lion

Essen began in the mid-9th century as home to a women's abbey, then during the Renaissance became an important coal mining town and later a major steel production center. The famed metal-working Krupp family opened their first foundry here in 1810. One of Essen's most interesting places is the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, once the largest colliery in the world. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it attracts 800,000 visitors a year, often hosting art exhibitions and performances.
Restaurants in Essen

1. Philharmonie Essen

Huyssenallee 53, 45128 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 201 81228801 http://www.philharmonie-essen.de
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 90 reviews

Philharmonie Essen

2. Steile Lagerung

Freiheit 21, 45127 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany http://kunstgebiet.ruhr/kunstform/skulpturen/steile-lagerung
Excellent
40%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
11%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 35 reviews

Steile Lagerung

3. Erloserkirche

Sudviertel, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Erloserkirche

4. Kettwigerstrasse

45127 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
Excellent
38%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 32 reviews

Kettwigerstrasse

5. RWE Tower

Opernplatz 1, 45128 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany https://www.petul.de/en/experience-the-ruhr-area/business-region/rwe-tower/
Excellent
31%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
4%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 26 reviews

RWE Tower

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