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
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
Photo: Cesar von Meissen History, Nature & Excursions – Discover Fischlaken The Essen district of Fischlaken stretches picturesquely along the left slope of the Hespertal valley, below Hammerstraße, and is one of the most historically significant places along the Ruhr River. The area was first documented in the early 9th century – a testament to its long and important past. At that time [...] Read More
Photo: Regionalverband Ruhr. Construction start planned for 2026 at Baldeneysee. Essen, Baldeneysee, September 2, 2025. Today, the Committee for the Environment, Climate and Consumer Protection of the City of Essen passed a far-reaching planning resolution: The popular tourist destination Haus Scheppen at Baldeneysee, home to one of the most well-known motorcycle meeting points in Germany, will undergo comprehensive upgrades – in time for the International Garden Exhibition 2027 (IGA 2027) [...] Read More