13 October
Photo: Bianca Killmann Measure for increased safety on the Baldeneysee Essen, Baldeneysee, October 13, 2025. Some may wonder what the Hamburg work platform has been doing on the Baldeneysee since the beginning of the week. It was last used when the sailing section of the Essen Gymnastics and Fencing Club (Essener Turn- und Fechtclub e.V.) received a new jetty for their sailboats. Now [...] Read More
October 3
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Reconstruction at Baldeneysee: The regatta grandstand is taking shape. The traditional regatta course at Essen's Baldeneysee is currently undergoing a major transformation. The demolition of the old grandstand marked the beginning of an ambitious new construction project, intended to provide a modern and future-proof venue for recreation and water sports in the region. For decades, the old [...] Read More
October 2nd
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Closure of the private road between Werden and the weir. Anyone traveling from Essen-Werden towards Baldeneysee until the end of the year should expect a small detour: Ruhrverband has begun the comprehensive renovation of the private access road to the weir and run-of-river power plant Baldeney. The heavily used cobblestone road, which has been damaged by heavy goods traffic in recent years [...] Read More