17 February
Photo: Cesar von Meissen | Image editing: Carl de Canedido. Wedding on the ship of Weisse Flotte Baldeney and in the Heisingen town hall, Essen, Baldeneysee, February 17, 2026. June 6, 2026, is a date that sticks in your mind. The harmonious sequence of numbers makes it a popular choice for couples getting married [...] Read More
15 February
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Tulip Sunday Tradition and Essen's Smallest Parade Tulip Sunday in Essen-Werden showed its most vibrant side on February 15, 2026. At precisely 11:11 a.m., the historic old town Werden filled up along Heckstraße/corner of Dückerstraße, all the way to St. Lucius Church. Even before the first float started moving, there was a special sense of anticipation [...] Read More
03 February
Photo: Lila la Loop Best results at Baldeneysee and Ruhr Essen, Baldeneysee, February 3, 2026. Essen's 9th district – consisting of Bredeney, Fischlaken, Heidhausen, Kettwig and Werden – is among the winners of the current Essen tree inventory 2024. The area around Baldeneysee, in particular, demonstrates how productive and climate-resilient the urban greenery in southern Essen is. [...] Read More
29 January
Graphic: Ranking of metropolitan regions in Germany. © IW Consult GmbH. IW study confirms top position of the Ruhr region in the nationwide metropolitan region comparison. Ruhr region, Essen, Baldeneysee, January 29, 2026. What every resident of the Ruhr region has long known is now in black and white: The Ruhr region is the most livable metropolitan region in Germany. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the German Economic Institute (IW), [...] Read More
December 24
Painting: Kilian Silberweger | Title: 'Christmas Glow on the South Bank' Christmas greetings from the Baldeneysee.Ruhr Team A special atmosphere prevails at Baldeneysee as the year draws to a close. The paths become quieter, the water lies clear and still, and the hilly landscape reveals its wintry character. Sunshine is forecast for the coming days, with clear air and frosty temperatures – certainly [...] Read More
December 22
Photo: Carl de Canedido Fresh bread rolls, pastries, and cakes in Essen's south. Finding bakery opening hours in Essen is a popular search term during the Christmas season and New Year's Eve – especially in the districts around the Baldeneysee bus line, where many people spend their holidays. Whether it's fresh bread rolls on Christmas Eve, a sweet stollen [...] Read More
31 October
Graphic: AI collaborative project MIDAP in cooperation with UdK Berlin. AI and XR are on the fast track and are expected to provide new impetus for artistic education in the digital age. Two of Germany's most renowned art universities are joining forces for this project: the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin) and the Folkwang University of the Arts, located [...] Read More
18 October
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Historical flair, idyllic nature, and a vibrant leisure culture at Baldeneysee Essen-Werden, picturesquely situated in the Ruhr Valley, is one of the oldest districts of the Ruhr metropolis. Its roots reach back to 799, when the missionary Ludgerus founded a Benedictine monastery here. The Basilica of St. Ludgerus, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, still shapes the cityscape today, as does [...] Read More
22 May
Graphic: Cesar von Meissen Stumbling Stones around the Baldeneysee: Memorials of the Past At the picturesque Baldeneysee in Essen, not only nature and recreational opportunities invite visitors to linger, but also the small, inconspicuous brass plaques in the sidewalks – the so-called "stumbling stones." They are memorials of remembrance that make local suffering visible and bring it into the present. Baldeneysee.Ruhr [...] Read More
22 May
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) Bungertstraße 22 in Essen-Werden. Bertha Herz and Jacob Herz lived in Essen-Werden before Jacob's deportation. They, too, led lives severely impacted by the increasing discrimination and persecution of the Jewish population in Germany. Two Stolpersteine at Bungertstraße 22 in 45239 Essen-Werden and Baldeneysee commemorate their fate. [...] Read More