August 11
Photo: Grilling in designated Essen grilling zones temporarily prohibited from August 12. Essen, July 11, 2026. The city is once again tightening its protective measures against potential vegetation fires and is temporarily prohibiting grilling in designated grilling zones throughout the city area starting Wednesday, August 12, 2026, such as in the park near... Backgrounds are the [...] Read More
August 5
Photo: [City] lifts the barbecue ban imposed due to increased fire hazard Essen, [Date], August 5, 2026. Barbecuing will be allowed again in designated barbecue zones in Essen starting Thursday, August 6, 2026. The city is thus revoking the previously issued ban that had been in place since July 30. The decisive factor for this decision [...] Read More
July 29
Photo: #High wildfire danger forces #City to ban barbecuing from July 30, 2026 Essen, #City, July 29, 2026. Everywhere in Europe people are fighting fires. Given the circumstances, due to the persistent dryness and the resulting extremely high danger of wildfires, the #City has issued a general decree: Starting Thursday, July 30, meaning [...] Read More
24 June
Photo: Michelin Guide Ceremony Germany 2026 / Michelin Guide Rise, consistency, and culinary diversity in the Ruhr metropolis Essen, 06/24/2026. A Michelin star is the most prestigious award a restaurant can receive in Europe. It stands for the highest culinary art, exceptional product quality, and cuisine that clearly stands out from the crowd. For many chefs [...] Read More
May 21st
Photo: Carl de Canedido Festival day with 3 areas at Löwental near Baldeneysee Essen, Baldeneysee, May 22, 2026. The area around the Baldeneysee is long since more than a local recreation area - it is a stage, a meeting point, and a cultural magnet. When the Pfingst Open Air Essen opens its gates on May 23, 2026, the area will transform [...] Read More