April 7
Courtesy of The Boat Race Three German rowers in an electrifying duel on the Thames At 2:21 PM local time, the starting flag dropped on the Thames – and two eights shot off as if much more than just tradition were at stake. Cambridge on the Surrey side, Oxford on Middlesex. A duel that has fascinated since 1927 (men) got this [...] Read More
April 3
Courtesy of The Boat Race Baldeneysee Athletes at the world-famous rowing duel When every spring the banks of the Thames fill with hundreds of thousands of people, when the air smells of spring and tension vibrates over the water, then it's that time again: Oxford and Cambridge face each other in the legendary Boat Race. This [...] has been a fixture since 1829. Read More
April 1st
Photo edited with AI With bicycle, e-bike, and scooter to BaldeneyseeEssen, Baldeneysee , April 1, 2026. Who would have thought it possible: the S-Bahn line S6 is to be permanently discontinued. The existing route between Essen, via Düsseldorf, to Cologne is to be converted into a wide, multi-lane, and almost level bicycle path. The move is justified [...] Read More
27 March
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Acute danger from rockfalls – City decides on safety measures Essen, Werden, March 25, 2026. The footpath in the Kellerberg woods in Essen-Werden near Baldeneysee remains closed. This is due to significant dangers from rock and boulder falls along the embankment, which is up to seven meters high and runs alongside the path. A geotechnical report had confirmed that [...] Read More
27 March
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Council approves traffic experiment in Kettwig, Essen, March 25, 2026. The Essen City Council approved a traffic experiment on Wednesday to fundamentally examine the traffic situation in Kettwig. A 30 km/h speed limit will be introduced for twelve months on Heiligenhauser Straße and the ring road between August-Thyssen-Straße and Werdener Straße. The city would like to [...] Read More
25 March
Photo: Cesar von Meissen City of Essen halts introduction of parking zone 4 – for now Essen, Baldeneysee, March 25, 2026. The introduction of the planned parking zone 4 around Baldeneysee will not be implemented for the time being. The Essen City Council decided on March 25 to suspend the new parking fees until the construction work on the regatta grandstand is completed. [...] Read More
March 23
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Kettwig – Essen's green pearl on the Ruhr with charm, history, and quality of life Kettwig, the southernmost district of Essen, is a place that uniquely combines history, nature, and modern life. Nestled in the gentle hills of the Ruhr valley and located directly on the river, Kettwig offers an unparalleled quality of life. [...] Read More
March 22
Photo | Graphic: Carl de Canedido Actively supporting species conservation in gardens For many people, their own garden is a place of retreat and a green oasis – especially in densely populated areas like the Ruhr metropolitan area and the southern part of Essen around the Ruhr River. At the same time, it is an important habitat for numerous beneficial insects and wild animals. However, the increasing [...] Read More
March 21
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Essen-Heisingen: Natural idyll and community at Baldeneysee This district is a true gem on the Ruhr peninsula. Nestled between Baldeneysee and the Schellenberger Forest, Heisingen offers a rare combination of tranquil nature, historical significance, and urban quality of life. With around 13,000 inhabitants, the district has retained its village charm to this day – and [...] Read More
20 March
Photo: Aerial photographs, City of Essen. Important traffic artery near Baldeneysee affected. Essen, Baldeneysee, March 19, 2026. The planned renovation of the Gustav-Heinemann Bridge is being postponed. The reason is still outstanding water rights permits from the Düsseldorf District Government. The delay affects not only local residents but also numerous commuters between Essen and Velbert: Federal Highway B224 runs over the bridge and [...] Read More