14 July
Photo: Rosa Lisa Rosenberg / Stadt Essen Essen Mayor Thomas Kufen honors Jürgen Konrad from the Canoe Sports Club Rote Mühle Essen, Baldeneysee, July 14, 2026. Today, Mayor Thomas Kufen honored Jürgen Konrad with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. The award ceremony took place on the 22nd floor of the Essen City Hall and recognized Konrad's extraordinary commitment [...] Read More
February 24
Photo: Georg Lukas Stage for Essen's strongest talents with an impressive water sports record Essen, Baldeneysee, February 24, 2026. The sports champion award ceremony of the Stadt Essen on February 24, 2026 once again transformed the event hall on the 22nd floor of the third-tallest city hall in Germany into a forum of appreciation and sporting excellence. From 4:30 p.m., guests, clubs, and officials streamed into the [...] Read More
22 July
Graphic | Photo: Carl de Canedido Get active on and around the water. The Baldeneysee reservoir in Essen, with its rolling hills, wooded banks, and historic buildings, is a magical place that captivates sports enthusiasts, those seeking tranquility, and people with other activity preferences. As the largest reservoir on the Ruhr River, it offers a vast body of water for countless activities [...] Read More
14 May
Photo: Jochen Tack Canoe Polo: Dynamics, skill, and team spirit on the water. Canoe polo is undoubtedly one of the most agile and demanding water sports. It combines elements of kayaking, canoe sprinting, and ball sports. The sport unites speed, agility, and strategic thinking into a fascinating spectacle that captivates both players and spectators alike. Although this sport is comparatively [...] Read More