Shopping

According to a study by BNP Paribas Real Estate, Kettwiger Straße is one of Germany’s top 20 shopping streets. With around 40,000 passers-by on average each day, it is also the busiest shopping street in the city. The pedestrian zone is home above all to fashion and shoe shops, for everyone and every budget. The variety is rounded out by accessories and home furnishings shops, as well as a wide range of places to eat and drink.

With 70,000 sqm of retail space, Limbecker Platz Essen is one of the largest city-centre shopping centres in Germany. Alongside its wide range of shops and many attractive events and promotional activities for all ages, the Gourmet Lounge and numerous other restaurants round off the experience.

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Rathaus Galerie Essen offers a shopping experience right in the heart of the city centre. Its more than 30,000 m² are home to numerous shops and restaurants, inviting you to browse, shop and enjoy. A customer-focused mix of retailers ensures an appealing variety of brands.

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The Lindengalerie is located in the historic Deutschlandhaus, right in the heart of Essen’s banking district. Under the motto “Living and Home”, it offers high-quality products in the areas of furniture, lighting, clothing and jewellery. An attractive glass canopy runs along the top of the arcade, filling it with light and warmth.

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If the word “central station” makes you think only of S-Bahn trains and regional and long-distance trains, think again: Essen Central Station has much more to offer. More than 30 shops invite you to shop and enjoy a bite to eat. Whether you’re looking for clothes, shoes, toiletries, books or food, you’ll find it here. The LIDL discount store in the station is even open on Sundays.

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Altenessen was once a centre of the mining industry. Today, Zeche Carl is home to a sociocultural centre with a restaurant. Even more famous is Stauder Pils, still brewed in Altenessen today. But this district offers plenty of shopping as well as places to eat, drink and celebrate. Whatever the weather, you can shop at Allee-Center or outdoors along Altenessener Straße and around the market.

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Borbeck is a historic district. It has its own castle and adjoining palace park, as well as its own beer, Borbecker Dampfbier, brewed at the local Dampfbierbrauerei. As a district centre, its large pedestrian zone east of Borbeck station, with its many shops and cafés, is the perfect place to shop and linger.

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Situated right on the Ruhr and the Kettwig Reservoir, Kettwig is especially charming for its picturesque old town. Here you’ll find Baroque half-timbered houses, plenty of greenery and several castles, including Hugenpoet moated castle. The historic centre is perfect for browsing and lingering, while small shops offer high-quality goods. With direct access to the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route, the many cafés and the proximity to the Kettwiger PanoramaSteig are especially popular in fine weather.

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Rüttenscheid is Essen’s trendy neighbourhood. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the many bars, pubs and restaurants along Rüttenscheider Straße, known locally as the Rü. There are also plenty of places to shop and browse. You’ll find both chain stores and independent shops and boutiques. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, this is the place for you.

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Steele’s centre is situated right on the banks of the Ruhr and is easily reached via its own S-Bahn station. Its large pedestrian zone has everything from pharmacies and drugstores to major shoe and fashion shops, as well as independent boutiques and well-known chains. Steele has a little city centre all of its own. The many cafés and other places to eat and drink invite you to linger.

More information at essen-steele.de

Werden, right on Lake Baldeney, is older than Essen itself. Its history began in 799 with the founding of the Benedictine monastery by Liudger. The former abbey is now home to the Folkwang University of the Arts. Werden is known not only for its idyllic old town, but also for its youthful atmosphere shaped by student life. Its small, winding lanes are perfect for browsing and shopping. Local specialities include the famous Werdener Appeltaten, delicious ice cream and Abraham.

More information at werdener-werbering.de | essener-ruhrperlen.de/werden