Photo: Cesar von Meissen
Discover leisure, nature and culture at Baldeneysee
The Baldeneysee, named after the village of Baldeney, which was submerged by its waters, is the largest of the six reservoirs on the Ruhr River. Located south of the North Rhine-Westphalian metropolis of Essen, the Baldeneysee serves several purposes: it provides the region with process and drinking water, cleans the Ruhr River, and is a popular destination for recreation and a training ground for many land and water sports. rowing, Sailing, surfing and fishing on the Baldeneysee While swimming is permitted in the Baldeneysee area, it has been prohibited since the 1980s. The city council has repeatedly debated whether to reopen a section of the Baldeneysee to swimmers. Swimming is now possible again in the former sun and air spa, now designated Seaside Beach and Baldeney. But the Baldeneysee isn't just for sports. All year round, this area in Essen's south is the perfect place to escape the stresses of everyday life. The Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary offers unique natural spectacles, such as cormorants diving for fish. The rare kingfisher has also made its home here. Extensive forests invite visitors to experience forest bathing. The unique natural landscape transforms with the changing seasons. The "Indian Summer" at the Baldeneysee is particularly spectacular. Once the leaves have fallen, the Christmas season attracts many visitors from outside to the picturesque old towns of Werden and Baldeneysee. Kettwig.
Geographical data for the Baldeneysee
| Characteristic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 51° 24′ 0″ N, 7° 3′ 0″ E (51.4000° N, 7.0500° E) | |
| length | approx. 7.8 km | |
| Width (medium) | approx. 350–355 m | |
| widest point | approx. 355 m | |
| narrowest point | under 100 m | |
| Water surface | approx. 2.64 km² | |
| Maximum depth | approx. 8 m | |
| Flattest point | a few decimeters of shoreline | |
| Water volume | approx. 7.6 million m³ | |
| Overview map | Map from Baldeneysee | |
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Villa Hügel
Towering above the lake is Villa Hügel, the former residence of the Essen-based Krupp steel dynasty. The imposing building is nestled within the... Hügelpark, a green area of approximately 23 hectares, where around 7,000 trees of about 120 different species have been planted. The S-Bahn line 6, which runs between Essen Central Station and Cologne Central Station, separates the Hügelpark from the Baldeneysee and offers quick access to the Baldeneysee from the Hügel stop for everyone without a car and without the hassle of searching for parking.
Historical events related to the Baldeneysee
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Last complete freezing | Winter 2009 – solid ice cover across the entire area |
| Remarkable Ice Age | Winter 1954 – People rode bicycles across the ice |
| Last major flood | July 2021 – Flooding in Werden and Kupferdreh |
| 90 years of Baldeneysee (2023) | Large lake festival with fireworks, music and activities on August 19, 2023 |
| Historical background | Planned as a "river treatment plant" to improve the Ruhr water quality |
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Routes and ruins
In addition to the Industrial Heritage Trail (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 served by bus line 181). The Neu Isenburg castle ruins, relics of a medieval castle complex, and the Korte Klippe viewpoint are located above the Baldeneysee between the Essen districts of Stadtwald and Heisingen in the Schellenberger Forest. With its view of the picturesque lake, surrounded by lush greenery, who wouldn't want to linger there and recharge with a cold drink and a delicious meal?.
Gastronomic offerings
There are plenty of dining options around the Baldeneysee. Beer gardens, ice cream parlors, kiosks, restaurants – there's something for every budget and taste. But where can you find suitable venues for a party, a barbecue area, a kiosk for drinks and energy supplies, or public restrooms? You'll find them all at Baldeneysee.Ruhr, without having to search for long.
A bed at Baldeneysee
Things quiet down at Baldeneysee towards evening. Families have started their journey home, recreational athletes have completed their workouts, and some teenagers are still sitting on the... Regatta grandstand They're together, eating pizza; lovers gaze deeply into each other's eyes and hold hands. It's the perfect time to book a hotel room, a holiday apartment, or a bed in a guesthouse near Baldeneysee and be one of the first the next morning to enjoy the unique atmosphere there.
Baldeneysee.Ruhr offers Baldeneysee visitors all information about the lake and the six adjacent districts of Essen. Bredeney, Fischlaken, Heisingen, Kupferdreh, Stadtwald and Werden. We are happy to answer any questions. We wish everyone a relaxing and enjoyable time at Baldeneysee.
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Baldeneysee.Ruhr Team
