History & Architecture

Halbach Hammer

The Halbachhammer was a gift from Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach to the

Haus Scheppen

Haus Scheppen stands on the southern shore of Lake Baldeney in Essen’s Fischlaken district.

Historic Monument Trail in Essen City Centre

How has the city developed over the past 1,000 years? And what traces has

Historic Town Center of Werden

With its historic center, numerous attractions, and location on the Ruhr, Werden is one

Historic town centre of Kettwig

Essen’s newest district was incorporated into the city in 1975. To this day, it

Hugenpoet Castle

A fairytale castle in the heart of Essen.

Hundertwasser House in Grugapark

A “Hundertwasser” for seriously ill children

Industrial Heritage Portal

The Industrial Heritage Portal presents the industrial heritage landscape of the Ruhr region and

Isenburg Ruins

High above Lake Baldeney in the Stadtwald district, the remains of the medieval Isenburg

Kettwig Old Train Station

Kreuzeskirche

The Kreuzeskirche is not only a place of worship for the Protestant congregation, but

Krupp Family Home

This is where the story of the Krupp family’s industrial rise in Essen began.