July 6
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Countdown to the SMAG Sundance 2026 at Baldeneysee Essen, Baldeneysee, July 6, 2026. The SMAG Sundance Open Air Festival 2026 at Baldeneysee in Essen's south is just around the corner and is generating great excitement among many festival fans. On Saturday, July 11, Seaside Beach will be transformed into one of Germany's most extraordinary festival locations, [...] Read More
July 3
Photo: Heavy-duty transports for modular construction cause temporary parking bans and disruptions in [City Name]. Essen, [Date], July 3, 2026. The next visible step in the structural expansion is imminent at the [School Name] high school. The construction of an extension building using modular construction methods will begin on Joseph-Breuer-Straße. With the commencement of the delivery of prefabricated building elements via heavy-duty transport, residents [...] Read More
July 1
Photo: Cesar von Meissen German Masters Open in July 2026 at the ETUF tennis facility Essen, Baldeneysee, July 1, 2026. The German Masters Open TVN ETUF Essen will again take place in the summer of 2026 on its traditional date. After the renowned seniors' tournament was held in April last year due to the FISU World University Games 2025, [...] Read More
July 1
Photo: Experts conference grapples with solutions for Essen's most important body of water Essen, July 1, 2026. The Baldeneysee is Essen's sporty centerpiece, a training ground for rowers, sailors, and canoeists, a destination for families, and a stage for national and international competitions. However, the extraordinarily strong growth of submerged macrophytes – especially pondweed – is challenging the ecosystem [...] Read More
June 27
Photo: Bianca KIllmann Large contingent searches for missing person in 39-degree heat Essen, Baldeneysee, June 27, 2026. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday, a dramatic rescue operation took place in extreme outdoor temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius at Baldeneysee. A person had gone into the water at the pier in front of the Essen Turn- and Fechtclub (ETuF) facility and [...] 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
24 June
Photo: Krefeld takes over – and delivers perfect conditions Essen, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Elfrather See, June 24, 2026. After a short-notice relocation from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Krefeld, the Elfrather See presents itself, with a new finish tower, mowed shore areas, additional jetties, and a brand-new grandstand, as well-prepared as possible for the most important junior race of the year. Due to the high temperatures, the [...] Read More
June 22
Graphic: Daily livestream from Elfrath Lake on Baldeneysee.Ruhr Essen, Baldeneysee, June 22, 2026. The 2026 German Junior and Age Group Rowing Championships on Elfrath Lake in Krefeld will be the central venue for Germany's strongest young rowers U17, U19, and U23 this weekend, from June 25 to 28, 2026. Also the [...] Read More
June 12
Photo: Carl de Canedido Exploratory drilling reveals danger zone Essen, Baldeneysee, June 12, 2026. In advance of the upcoming road renovation of Zeunerstraße (B224) in the Essen district of Bredeney, a specialist company has reported alarming results from exploratory drilling. The Stadt Essen received a hazard notification indicating an acute danger of sinkholes in the entire area between Gillhausenstraße and Redtenbachstraße. This [...] 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