May 08
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
May 5
Photo: Moritz Leick, Stadt Essen Ruhr Idyll and Clear Rules Essen, Kettwig, May 5, 2026. With the start of the warm days, Kettwig outdoor pool is now officially opening its doors for the 2026 summer season. Starting Thursday, May 14, the outdoor area of the combined swimming pool will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all swimmers. This marks the beginning [...] Read More
April 29
Photo: Carl de Canedido, one of the most beautiful cycling areas in Essen, April 29, 2026. On Saturday, May 2, at 1:15 p.m., the official starting shot will be fired: Lord Mayor Thomas Kufen and Simone Raskob, head of the environment, transport, and sports department, will inaugurate the event in the Grüne Mitte in front of the La Luna ice cream parlor. Immediately afterward, [...] 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 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
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
25 February
Photo: Lila la Loop Bird protection season for pruning starts on March 1, 2026. Anyone who still needs to prune trees, hedges, or shrubs in the districts around Baldeneysee this spring should hurry. Extensive pruning is only permitted until February 28. From March 1 to September 30, the legally mandated bird protection season applies nationwide [...] Read More
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