October 11
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Home game on the Ruhr: Essener rowing clubs in focus Essen, Kettwig, October 11, 2026. For three days, the sprint course on the Ruhr in Essen-Kettwig was the focus of German rowing sports. At the German Sprint Championships from October 9 to 11, the fastest boats from the Republic met each other. For the clubs from Baldeneysee and [...] Read More
October 9
Graphics: Cesar von Meissen Rowing enthusiasts from Baldeneysee and about the Ruhr Valley experience it first-hand. From October 9 to 11, 2026, the Ruhr region in Kettwig will become the vibrant center of German rowing. For three days, the best rowers from the Republic will compete for the title of sprint champion. Thanks to SporteuropeTV, all those who are staying at home can watch the competition live online. [...] Read More
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
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