Altendorf

A good starting point is Altendorfer Straße, the district’s main thoroughfare. If you’re arriving by tram 101, 105 or 106, the „thyssenkrupp“ stop or the „Helenenstraße“ stop are convenient options.
For your first visit, we recommend allowing around 2 to 3 hours, with two or three selected stops.
You can visit Krupp-Park or the Niederfeldsee free of charge, or visit the Church of St. Mary of the Assumption.

Altendorf is one of Essen’s most densely populated districts and, at the same time, one of its most culturally diverse. It’s no coincidence that this lively neighborhood, with its international flair, is a little reminiscent of Berlin’s Kreuzberg.

This diversity is particularly evident along Altendorfer Straße. Turkish grill restaurants, Afghan-Iranian specialties, traditional bakeries and small shops shape the streetscape. Different cultures, flavors and stories come together here, making a stroll through Altendorf a little culinary trip around the world.

Along with its diverse food scene, Altendorf also has some special shops to offer. If you enjoy browsing away from the big shopping centers, be sure to check out these two places.

Blumenhaus Sonntag – flowers for every occasion

Whether it’s a lovingly arranged bouquet, festive wedding flowers or a small floral greeting, Marion Knust’s team provides fresh flowers and creative arrangements 360 days a year.

Altendorfer Straße 336 · Website

Diakonieladen Altendorf – discover secondhand treasures

Shop sustainably and discover unique finds: the Diakonieladen offers secondhand clothing, shoes, accessories, bags, home textiles and toys for all ages.

Oberdorfstraße 3 · Website

Nestled between densely built-up residential areas and lively streets are two of the most beautiful green spaces for relaxation in western Essen. Niederfeldsee and Krupp-Park show how former industrial and railway sites can be transformed into appealing places for leisure and recreation.

Few places in Altendorf reflect the Ruhr region’s transformation as much as Krupp-Park. Until the end of the Second World War, the neighboring Krupp cast steel factory shaped large parts of the district. Today, a park covering around 22 hectares stretches across former industrial land.

Expansive lawns, playgrounds, a skate park and various sports and activity areas make the park a popular meeting place for families, walkers and sports enthusiasts.

At its heart is Krupp-See, fed exclusively by rainwater, which gives the park a particularly idyllic atmosphere.

Altendorf tells a story not only of cultural diversity and modern urban life, but also of its industrial past. The history of the Krupp Group in particular shaped the district’s character for many decades.

Hirtsiefer-Siedlung – a piece of architectural history

Anyone interested in historic architecture should take a detour to the Hirtsiefer residential estate in western Altendorf.

Built between 1918 and 1928, the estate is a remarkable example of the early 20th century’s nonprofit, reform-oriented housing. It is characterized by the way residential buildings are combined with green spaces and a park of their own, which still offers residents a place to relax today.