Attractions

Lake Baldeney

With the large Ruhr reservoir in the south of the city, Essen has a

Lichtburg Essen

The legendary Lichtburg opened three times: in 1928 as Germany’s most modern cinema, in

Lucius Church, Essen

St. Lucius Church is located north of St. Ludgerus Basilica. Construction of St. Lucius

Margarethenhöhe

Margarethenhöhe is an architectural gem, regarded as one of the finest examples of the

Market Church

The Marktkirche is the oldest Protestant church in downtown Essen.

Messe Essen

Messe Essen is an outstanding example of the reuse of an existing event venue.

Messe Essen GmbH

Mineral Museum

Fossil hunting and a dinosaur party—both are possible at the Mineralien-Museum.

Moltkeviertel

The Moltkeviertel, developed from 1908 onward, is a true urban-planning gem.

Museum Folkwang

The Museum Folkwang is one of Germany’s most important art museums.

Old Catholic Peace Church

The Old Catholic Church of Peace in Essen city center, directly opposite the Old

Old Synagogue

Built between 1911 and 1913, the Essen Synagogue was one of the most beautiful