The Baldeneysee in Essen

The Baldeneyseenamed after the village of Baldeney, which had to give way to its floods, is the largest of the six reservoirs on the Ruhr river. Located in the south of the North Rhine-Westphalian metropolis of Essen, the Baldeneysee serves to supply the region with industrial and drinking water, to clean the Ruhr and as a popular destination for recreational activities and training grounds for many sports on land and water. While rowing, sailing, surfing and fishing are possible on the Baldeneysee are possible, swimming has not been permitted since the 1980s. From time to time, the city council discusses whether a section of Lake Baldeney should be reopened to swimmers. On Baldeneysee.Ruhr you can find out when the time comes.

Towering above the lake is the Villa Hügelformer residence of the Krupp steel dynasty in Essen. The imposing building is nestled in the Villa Hügel park, a green area of around 23 hectares in which around 7,000 trees and around 120 different tree species have been planted. The S-Bahn line 6, which runs between Essen Central Station and Cologne Central Station, separates the Villa Hügel park from the Baldeneysee and offers everyone without a car and without the desire to spend a long time looking for a parking space quick access to the park from the Hügel stop. Baldeneysee.

In addition to the Route of Industrial Heritage (themed route 12: History and present of the Ruhr) and the Ruhr Valley cycle path, the Essen city tour passes the Baldeneysee and stops at the Hügel bus stop (also a stop on bus route 181). The ruins of Neu Isenburg Castle, a relic of a medieval castle complex, and the viewpoint Korte Klippe are located above Lake Baldeney between the Essen districts of Stadtwald and Heisingen in the Schellenberg Forest. The view of the picturesque lake, surrounded by green nature - who wouldn't want to sit down and recharge their batteries with a cold drink and a delicious meal?

There are plenty of dining options around the Baldeneysee. Beer gardens, ice cream parlors, kiosks, restaurants - there is something to suit every budget and taste. But where can you find a suitable place to hold a party, a barbecue area, a kiosk for drinks and energy or public toilets? On Baldeneysee.Ruhr you will find what you are looking for without having to search for long.

Towards evening it gets Baldeneysee quieter. Families have started their journey home, recreational athletes have completed their exercise program, some young people are still sitting together on the regatta grandstand eating pizza, lovers look deep into each other's eyes and hold hands. Just the right time to move into a hotel room, a vacation apartment or a bed in a guesthouse on the Baldeneysee and be one of the first the next morning to enjoy the unique atmosphere at the Baldeneysee to enjoy the unique atmosphere.

Baldeneysee.Ruhr offers Baldeneysee visitors all the information they need about the lake and the six neighboring Essen districts of Bredeney, Fischlaken, Heisingen, Kupferdreh, Stadtwald and Werden. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We wish everyone a relaxing and restful time at the Baldeneysee.

Yours
Baldeneysee.Ruhr Team