Shopping in Essen is uncompromisingly good. Because it stands for variety, short distances and quality. Essen has around 1,000 shops in the city centre alone. Whether trendy shoe and fashion stores, flagship stores of major brands or exclusive boutiques - even the most unusual shopping wishes come true here. Those who prefer to shop indoors can visit the Rathaus Galerie or the Limbecker Platz Essen . With over 200 shops and a sales area of around 70,000 square metres, the latter is one of the largest inner-city shopping centres in the whole of Germany. But Essen lives up to its reputation as "The Shopping City" not only in the city centre, but also in the larger district centres of Altenessen, Borbeck, Rüttenscheid and Steele, as well as Kettwig and Werden.
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Shopping in Essen
According to a study by BNP Paribas Real Estate, Kettwiger Straße is one of the top 20 shopping streets in Germany. With an average of around 40,000 passers-by daily, it is also the busiest shopping street in the city. In the pedestrian zone, shoppers will find mainly fashion and shoe shops. For him and her and for every budget. The variety is rounded off by accessories and furnishing shops as well as a wide range of gastronomic offerings.
With 70,000 sqm of retail space and more than 200 shops, Limbecker Platz Essen is one of the largest inner-city shopping centres in Germany. In addition to a wide variety of shops and many attractive events and promotions for young and old, the Gourmet Lounge and numerous other restaurants round off the visit.
A shopping experience in the heart of Essen's city centre - that's what the Rathaus Galerie Essen offers. Around 60 shops and restaurants in one place on over 30,000 m² of floor space invite you to stroll, shop and enjoy. A branch mix geared to the customers ensures the attractive variety of brands.
The Lindengalerie is located in the heart of Essen's banking district in the traditional Deutschlandhaus. Here, high-quality products from the areas of furniture, lighting, clothing and jewellery are offered under the motto "Living and Home". An attractive glass dome closes off the passage towards the top and provides brightness and warmth.
Since 1985, the Theaterpassage in the listed brick building designed by the renowned architect Georg Metzendorf has offered a wide range of upmarket specialist shops and service providers. Those who want to indulge themselves after shopping will find what they are looking for in the varied restaurants. In the warm months, their guests can even sit on Hirschlandplatz, perhaps the sunniest terrace in Essen.
Further information on the "Theaterpassage
If you only think of suburban trains and regional and long-distance trains when you hear the word "Hauptbahnhof", you are mistaken, because Essen's main station has much more to offer. More than 30 shops invite you to shop and feast. Whether clothes, shoes, drugstore articles, books or culinary delights - everyone will find what they are looking for here. The discount store LIDL, located in the main station, is even open on Sundays.
Altenessen was once the centre of mining, today the Carl colliery houses a socio-cultural centre with a restaurant. Even more famous than this is the Stauder Pils brewed in Altenessen to this day. But apart from eating, drinking and partying, the district also offers numerous opportunities for shopping. In all weathers in the Allee-Center or under the open sky along Altenessener Straße and around the market.
Further information at www.igaltenessen.de
Borbeck is a district with history. Not only does it have its own castle with adjoining castle park, it also has its own beer, Borbecker Dampfbier, brewed in the steam beer brewery located here. As a medium-sized town, its own large pedestrian zone to the east of Borbeck railway station with many shops and cafés invites you to shop and linger.
Further information at www.ceboborbeck.de
Situated directly on the Ruhr and on the Kettwig reservoir, Kettwig is particularly impressive for its picturesque old town. Baroque half-timbered houses, lots of greenery and several castles, including the moated castle of Hugenpoet, can be found here. The historic town centre invites you to stroll and linger, small shops offer high-quality goods. Thanks to the direct connection to the Ruhrtal cycle path, the many cafés and the proximity to the Kettwiger Panoramasteig are particularly popular in good weather.
Further information at www.kettwig-erleben.de I www.essener-ruhrperlen.de/kettwig
Rüttenscheid is the trendy district in Essen. Residents and visitors appreciate the many bars, pubs and restaurants along Rüttenscheider Straße, or Rü for short. Here you will also find numerous shopping opportunities for strolling and shopping. Chain stores can be found here as well as owner-operated shops and boutiques. If you are looking for something unusual, this is the place to be.
Further information at www.ruettenscheid.de
Situated directly on the banks of the Ruhr and with its own S-Bahn station, Steele's centre has excellent connections and a large pedestrian zone. From pharmacies and drugstores to large shoe and fashion shops, from individual shops to well-known chains, Steele has its own little city centre. Many cafés and other gastronomic offerings invite you to linger.
Further information at www.essen-steele.de
Werden, directly on Lake Baldeney, is older than Essen itself, its history beginning in 799 with the founding of the Benedictine monastery by Liudger. The former abbey is now home to the Folkwang University of the Arts. Thus Werden is not only characterised by its idyllic old town, it is also young at the same time, shaped by student life here. You can stroll and shop in the small winding alleys. Specialities such as the famous Werdener Appeltaten, delicious ice cream or the Abraham are particularly at home here.
Further information at www.essen-werden.de I www.essener-ruhrperlen.de/werden
Altenessen was once the centre of mining, today the Carl colliery houses a socio-cultural centre with a restaurant. Even more famous than this is the Stauder Pils brewed in Altenessen to this day. But apart from eating, drinking and partying, the district also offers numerous opportunities for shopping. In all weathers in the Allee-Center or under the open sky along Altenessener Straße and around the market.
Further information at www.igaltenessen.de
Borbeck is a district with history. Not only does it have its own castle with adjoining castle park, it also has its own beer, Borbecker Dampfbier, brewed in the steam beer brewery located here. As a medium-sized town, its own large pedestrian zone to the east of Borbeck railway station with many shops and cafés invites you to shop and linger.
Further information at www.ceboborbeck.de
Situated directly on the Ruhr and on the Kettwig reservoir, Kettwig is particularly impressive for its picturesque old town. Baroque half-timbered houses, lots of greenery and several castles, including the moated castle of Hugenpoet, can be found here. The historic town centre invites you to stroll and linger, small shops offer high-quality goods. Thanks to the direct connection to the Ruhrtal cycle path, the many cafés and the proximity to the Kettwiger Panoramasteig are particularly popular in good weather.
Further information at www.kettwig-erleben.de I www.essener-ruhrperlen.de/kettwig
Rüttenscheid is the trendy district in Essen. Residents and visitors appreciate the many bars, pubs and restaurants along Rüttenscheider Straße, or Rü for short. Here you will also find numerous shopping opportunities for strolling and shopping. Chain stores can be found here as well as owner-operated shops and boutiques. If you are looking for something unusual, this is the place to be.
Further information at www.ruettenscheid.de
Situated directly on the banks of the Ruhr and with its own S-Bahn station, Steele's centre has excellent connections and a large pedestrian zone. From pharmacies and drugstores to large shoe and fashion shops, from individual shops to well-known chains, Steele has its own little city centre. Many cafés and other gastronomic offerings invite you to linger.
Further information at www.essen-steele.de
Werden, directly on Lake Baldeney, is older than Essen itself, its history beginning in 799 with the founding of the Benedictine monastery by Liudger. The former abbey is now home to the Folkwang University of the Arts. Thus Werden is not only characterised by its idyllic old town, it is also young at the same time, shaped by student life here. You can stroll and shop in the small winding alleys. Specialities such as the famous Werdener Appeltaten, delicious ice cream or the Abraham are particularly at home here.
Further information at www.essen-werden.de I www.essener-ruhrperlen.de/werden
XXL City Sandpit
Until 21st September, young visitors to the city can dig, build and bake sand cakes. In the middle of Burgplatz there is a 14 by 14 metre sandpit with plenty of sand toys waiting to be played with. In the meantime, the adults can make themselves comfortable on the seats around it. Snacks and drinks are provided by the neighbouring "Fun Food Factory" in the VHS. The toilets can also be used there.
The XXL Citysandbox is open until the 21st of September from Monday to Saturday between 11 am to 6 pm. Admission is free.
Contact
EMG - Essen Marketing GmbH
Citymanagement
Kennedyplatz 5
45127 Essen
Director: Svenja Krämer
+49 201 8872028
kraemer@emg.essen.de