July 5th
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Urban quality of life between water, forest, and excellent recreational opportunities The Baldeneysee is one of those places where the Ruhr area shows its most beautiful side. Those who live here inhabit a landscape that stretches between water, hills, and dense forests, while simultaneously being a stone's throw away from vibrant city life. The [...] Read More
June 11
Photo: Rosa Lisa Rosenberg, Essen's mobility future is taking shape in Essen on 06/11/2026. Today, in its meeting, the Committee for Transport and Mobility took a step towards improved transport infrastructure in Essen. Based on the so-called "preferred variant 4.1 North," the planning for the expansion of the "Heisingen [...] bus turning facility Read More
May 15
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Lakeshore property on Stauseebogen auctioned again – market value significantly exceeded Essen, Baldeneysee, May 15, 2026. On Baldeneysee, a sought-after lakeshore property on Stauseebogen street went under the hammer again. The reason: the highest bidder had apparently not paid the purchase price, which is why the proceedings were re-opened. The auction resulted in [...] Read More
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: Work on the Kupferdreh–Heisingen pedestrian bridge begins in August Essen, [Date], May 05, 2026. News about the planned renovation of the heavily frequented pedestrian bridge between Kupferdreh and Heisingen. As the [Organization] now announces, construction is scheduled to begin in August 2026. This marks the start of a project that has been of concern to many people in and around [Location] for months [...] Read More
30 April
Photo: Carl de Canedido | Symbolic image From the sundowner, over Stauder pub quizzes to the dance floor On the early evening of April 30, 2026, a quiet buzz hangs over the Baldeneysee. The sun is still over the hills of Heisingen, bathing the water in a warm gold, and on the paths around the shore, joggers, walkers, and [...] 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
March 21
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Essen-Heisingen: Natural idyll and community at Baldeneysee This district is a true gem on the Ruhr peninsula. Nestled between Baldeneysee and the Schellenberger Forest, Heisingen offers a rare combination of tranquil nature, historical significance, and urban quality of life. With around 13,000 inhabitants, the district has retained its village charm to this day – and [...] 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
29 January
Graphic: Ranking of metropolitan regions in Germany. © IW Consult GmbH. IW study confirms top position of the Ruhr region in the nationwide metropolitan region comparison. Ruhr region, Essen, Baldeneysee, January 29, 2026. What every resident of the Ruhr region has long known is now in black and white: The Ruhr region is the most livable metropolitan region in Germany. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the German Economic Institute (IW), [...] Read More