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
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
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
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
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
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
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
December 24
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
December 22
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