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
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
24 January
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Nature, nostalgia, and community at Baldeneysee. Newcomers and tourists alike have quickly taken Kupferdreh to their hearts – and for good reason. This district on the southeastern edge of Essen combines Ruhr region charm, industrial history, and modern quality of life in the most pleasant way. Kupferdreh is located directly on Baldeneysee and is the gateway to [...] Read More
23 January
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Restrictions between Heisingen and Kupferdreh: What's important now Essen, Baldeneysee, January 23, 2026. The city of Essen is taking action: As early as 8 a.m., the popular cycle and pedestrian bridge between Heisingen and Kupferdreh was completely closed to the public. Even though this measure was announced in advance (Baldeneysee.Ruhr reported), it is likely to [...] 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
September 3
Photo: Andreas Zabel, TVK | Dr. Stephan Bühne, Chairman TVK, Simone Raskob, GBV 6, District Mayor Willi Kohlmann. TVK embarks on a climate-friendly future. Essen, Baldeneysee, September 1, 2025. Yesterday, Sunday, an event took place on the banks of the Baldeneysee that has far-reaching implications beyond the club's boundaries: The Turnverein 1877 e.V. Essen-Kupferdreh (TVK) ceremonially christened [...] Read More
April 4th
Photo: Lisa Rosenberg | City of Essen Drinking fountains in Essen- Kettwig and Essen-Werden shortly before commissioning Essen, Baldeneysee, April 4, 2025. Drinking fountains in the Ruhr Valley near Baldeneysee are a great way to refill water bottles for free. Just in time for the start of daylight saving time, the City of Essen, in cooperation with the Essen public utilities, announced that some of the fountains installed throughout the city [...] Read More
01 February
Photo: © Georg Lukas | Mayor Thomas Kufen Closure of the Kupferdreh railway bridge Essen- imminent Essen, Baldeneysee, February 1, 2024. The railway bridge between Heisingen and Kupferdreh is undoubtedly an important testament to Essen's industrial history and the fastest non-motorized connection across the Baldeneysee between the Essen districts of Heisingen and Kupferdreh. Now the historic structure faces a [...] Read More
July 7
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Discover leisure, nature and culture at Baldeneysee. The Baldeneysee, named after the village Baldeney, which was submerged by its waters, is the largest of the six reservoirs on the Ruhr River. Located south of the North Rhine-Westphalian metropolis of Essen, the Baldeneysee serves, among other things, to supply the region with process and drinking water, to purify the Ruhr River, and [...] Read More