July 3
Photo: Heavy-duty transports for modular construction cause temporary parking bans and disruptions in [City Name]. Essen, [Date], July 3, 2026. The next visible step in the structural expansion is imminent at the [School Name] high school. The construction of an extension building using modular construction methods will begin on Joseph-Breuer-Straße. With the commencement of the delivery of prefabricated building elements via heavy-duty transport, residents [...] Read More
June 27
Photo: Bianca KIllmann Large contingent searches for missing person in 39-degree heat Essen, Baldeneysee, June 27, 2026. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday, a dramatic rescue operation took place in extreme outdoor temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius at Baldeneysee. A person had gone into the water at the pier in front of the Essen Turn- and Fechtclub (ETuF) facility and [...] Read More
June 12
Photo: Carl de Canedido Exploratory drilling reveals danger zone Essen, Baldeneysee, June 12, 2026. In advance of the upcoming road renovation of Zeunerstraße (B224) in the Essen district of Bredeney, a specialist company has reported alarming results from exploratory drilling. The Stadt Essen received a hazard notification indicating an acute danger of sinkholes in the entire area between Gillhausenstraße and Redtenbachstraße. This [...] 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
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 23
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Kettwig – Essen's green pearl on the Ruhr with charm, history, and quality of life Kettwig, the southernmost district of Essen, is a place that uniquely combines history, nature, and modern life. Nestled in the gentle hills of the Ruhr valley and located directly on the river, Kettwig offers an unparalleled quality of life. [...] 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
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