July 1
Photo: Experts conference grapples with solutions for Essen's most important body of water Essen, July 1, 2026. The Baldeneysee is Essen's sporty centerpiece, a training ground for rowers, sailors, and canoeists, a destination for families, and a stage for national and international competitions. However, the extraordinarily strong growth of submerged macrophytes – especially pondweed – is challenging the ecosystem [...] Read More
June 27
Photo: Bianca KIllmann Large contingent searches for missing person in 39-degree heat Essen, Baldeneysee, June 27, 2026. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday, a dramatic rescue operation took place in extreme outdoor temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius at Baldeneysee. A person had gone into the water at the pier in front of the Essen Turn- and Fechtclub (ETuF) facility and [...] Read More
24 June
Photo: Michelin Guide Ceremony Germany 2026 / Michelin Guide Rise, consistency, and culinary diversity in the Ruhr metropolis Essen, 06/24/2026. A Michelin star is the most prestigious award a restaurant can receive in Europe. It stands for the highest culinary art, exceptional product quality, and cuisine that clearly stands out from the crowd. For many chefs [...] Read More
24 June
Photo: Krefeld takes over – and delivers perfect conditions Essen, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Elfrather See, June 24, 2026. After a short-notice relocation from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Krefeld, the Elfrather See presents itself, with a new finish tower, mowed shore areas, additional jetties, and a brand-new grandstand, as well-prepared as possible for the most important junior race of the year. Due to the high temperatures, the [...] Read More
June 22
Graphic: Daily livestream from Elfrath Lake on Baldeneysee.Ruhr Essen, Baldeneysee, June 22, 2026. The 2026 German Junior and Age Group Rowing Championships on Elfrath Lake in Krefeld will be the central venue for Germany's strongest young rowers U17, U19, and U23 this weekend, from June 25 to 28, 2026. Also the [...] Read More
June 12
Photo: Carl de Canedido Exploratory drilling reveals danger zone Essen, Baldeneysee, June 12, 2026. In advance of the upcoming road renovation of Zeunerstraße (B224) in the Essen district of Bredeney, a specialist company has reported alarming results from exploratory drilling. The Stadt Essen received a hazard notification indicating an acute danger of sinkholes in the entire area between Gillhausenstraße and Redtenbachstraße. This [...] Read More
June 11
Photo: Rosa Lisa Rosenberg, Essen's mobility future is taking shape in Essen on 06/11/2026. Today, in its meeting, the Committee for Transport and Mobility took a step towards improved transport infrastructure in Essen. Based on the so-called "preferred variant 4.1 North," the planning for the expansion of the "Heisingen [...] bus turning facility Read More
June 9
Photo: Carl de Canedido | Symbolic image Relocation due to massive spread of pondweed at the Baldeneysee The German Rowing Federation (DRV) has decided to relocate the German Junior Championships 2026 from the Baldeneysee in Essen to Elfrather See in Krefeld on short notice. The announcement was made on June 9, 2026; the organizer remains the Essener Ruder-Regattaverein (ERRV), which is organizing the event in [...] Read More
June 4
Graphic: U19 rowers from Baldeneysee and Ruhr Essen, Baldeneysee, June 4, 2026. The 2nd International DRV Junior Regatta 2026 at the Dove-Elbe Water Park will be the central venue for Germany's strongest junior rowers this weekend, from June 5 to 7, 2026. The U19 athletes from Baldeneysee and the Ruhr will also compete [...] Read More
28 May
Photo: Carl de Canedido | Stock photo Good weather causes growth spurt Essen, Baldeneysee, May 28, 2026. Unusually warm temperatures in recent days have given Elodea, also known as waterweed, an early growth spurt in the Baldeneysee. In many places, the plants are already reaching just below the water surface again – and thus causing problems in [...] Read More