Photo: Carl de Canedido Sport, Nature and Tradition on the Ruhr Whoever strolls along the Ruhr or lets their gaze wander over the wide Ruhr valley immediately senses the special atmosphere of this landscape. A vibrant golf scene has developed between water, forests, and rolling hills, characterized by traditional clubs. Besides the Golf Club Heidhausen and the [...] Read More
Photo: Carl de Canedido Festival day with 3 areas at Löwental near Baldeneysee Essen, Baldeneysee, May 22, 2026. The area around the Baldeneysee is long since more than a local recreation area - it is a stage, a meeting point, and a cultural magnet. When the Pfingst Open Air Essen opens its gates on May 23, 2026, the area will transform [...] Read More
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Lakeshore property on Stauseebogen auctioned again – market value significantly exceeded Essen, Baldeneysee, May 15, 2026. On Baldeneysee, a sought-after lakeshore property on Stauseebogen street went under the hammer again. The reason: the highest bidder had apparently not paid the purchase price, which is why the proceedings were re-opened. The auction resulted in [...] Read More
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Unforgettable hiking experience at Baldeneysee On Ascension Day, May 14, 2026, numerous hiking enthusiasts gathered at the picturesque Baldeneysee in the Ruhrtal valley of Essen to participate in the 54th NRZ Hiking Day. Despite the partially unpleasant weather conditions, which were accompanied by short but heavy rain showers, the participants were not discouraged. „There's no bad weather, only bad [...] Read More
Photo: Dominik-Antoni Krolikowski, Stadt Essen Sporty peaks on the Baldeneysee, Baldeneysee, May 13, 2026. On Saturday, May 9th, the Baldeneysee transformed into a canoe racing arena for the International Spring Regatta. Around 700 canoeists from Germany, the Benelux countries, and Italy participated in this traditional event and showed impressive performances. With this [...] Read More
Photo: Carl de Canedido Prominent guests and family-friendly program on the Grugapark Essen, Essen, May 11, 2026. The NRZ Hiking Day on May 14, 2026, traditionally held on Ascension Day, returns to the Essener Grugapark with a particularly extensive program. In addition to the classic hiking routes, this year will feature prominent guests and a greatly expanded family offering in the [...] Read More
Photo: Cesar von Meissen | Image editing: Carl de Canedido More injured wild animals – volunteers reach their limits Essen, Baldeneysee, May 8, 2026. The environmental office of Stadt Essen is focusing more intensely on the protection of native wild animals and warns particularly of dangers in the green spaces and gardens around Baldeneysee. There, as well as throughout Essen [...] Read More
Photo: Bianca Killmann Access Südtiroler Stuben and boathouses free food, Baldeneysee, May 7, 2026. The car park at the Regatta Tower on Baldeneysee is closed to public parking from today, May 7, 2026, until Sunday, May 10, 2026, inclusive. The reason is the international canoe regatta on the regatta course at Baldeneysee. Visitors to Südtiroler Stuben as well as club members who are [...] Read More
Graphic: Cesar von Meissen Baldeneysee becomes the meeting point for the racing elite Essen, Baldeneysee, May 6, 2026. Essen is getting ready for one of the sporting highlights of the year: from May 8 to 10, 2026, the Baldeneysee will once again transform into a grand stage for international canoe racing. The International Canoe Spring Regatta Essen 2026 will bring together around 700 athletes [...] Read More
Photo: Work on the Kupferdreh–Heisingen pedestrian bridge begins in August Essen, [Date], May 05, 2026. News about the planned renovation of the heavily frequented pedestrian bridge between Kupferdreh and Heisingen. As the [Organization] now announces, construction is scheduled to begin in August 2026. This marks the start of a project that has been of concern to many people in and around [Location] for months [...] Read More