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2 nights from €299

Discover one of Germany’s most exciting cities: Essen. It was the “European Capital of Culture 2010”, has been the “European Green Capital” since 2017, and is above all rich in exciting industrial heritage highlights. These are the focus of your weekend trip. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Zollverein. The impressive site, covering around 100 hectares and once home to the world’s largest and most beautiful coal mine and Europe’s largest central coking plant, is now brimming with art, culture and leisure activities—all surrounded by wild nature. Before your guided tour of the Ruhr region’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll first visit the Ruhr Museum. Located in the former coal-washing plant at Zollverein Coal Mine, its permanent exhibition offers insights into the fascinating natural and cultural history of Essen and the Ruhr region.

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2 nights from €314

Enjoy a perfect weekend in Essen, the vibrant metropolis in the heart of the Ruhr region. Your short break focuses on the idyllic, green south of Essen. Take a trip on the Weiße Flotte across Lake Baldeney. This 2.7-square-kilometre reservoir is the region’s TOP recreation area. The air here simply feels like a holiday. In the afternoon, head to Villa Hügel, situated above Lake Baldeney. The magnificent former residence of the Krupp industrial family impresses with its 399 rooms and 40-hectare park. From up here, you’ll also enjoy fantastic views of the lake and the surrounding greenery.

Find your offer at the Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen here.
Find your offer at the Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen here.