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
25 March
Photo: Cesar von Meissen City of Essen halts introduction of parking zone 4 – for now Essen, Baldeneysee, March 25, 2026. The introduction of the planned parking zone 4 around Baldeneysee will not be implemented for the time being. The Essen City Council decided on March 25 to suspend the new parking fees until the construction work on the regatta grandstand is completed. [...] 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
20 March
Photo: Aerial photographs, City of Essen. Important traffic artery near Baldeneysee affected. Essen, Baldeneysee, March 19, 2026. The planned renovation of the Gustav-Heinemann Bridge is being postponed. The reason is still outstanding water rights permits from the Düsseldorf District Government. The delay affects not only local residents but also numerous commuters between Essen and Velbert: Federal Highway B224 runs over the bridge and [...] Read More
15 March
Photo: Cesar von Meissen | FISU World University Games Ayliva Open Air at Baldeneysee 2026 – Sound, summer feeling and sunset at Lake Essen, Baldeneysee, March 15, 2026. When Ayliva takes the stage at Seaside Beach on August 29, 2026, Baldeneysee will become her emotional sounding board for one evening. The singer, whose real name is [...] Read More
March 4
Photo: Carl de Canedido. ADFC recognizes the quality of the route – Baldeneysee as a highlight. Berlin, Baldeneysee, March 4, 2026. The Ruhr Valley Cycle Route remains one of Germany's leading cycling destinations: At the International Tourism Exchange 2026 (ITB) in Berlin, the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC) once again awarded the route four stars. The nationally recognized seal of approval is valid for three years [...] Read More
March 3
Photo: Lila la loop Fire salamander as a warning – and as a symbol Essen, Baldeneysee, March 3, 2026. The glossy black and yellow fire salamander seems like a creature from another time. It is shy, nocturnal, and dependent on damp, cool forests – conditions that would actually be ideal around Baldeneysee in southern Essen. But its population is shrinking [...] Read More
28 February
Photo: Malou Schmidt, University of Duisburg. -Essen is German University Champion Mixed 8, Essen, Baldeneysee, February 28, 2026. A thrilling day of competition, a vibrant hall, brilliant performances – the 2026 German University Championships (DHM) in indoor rowing in Düsseldorf offered all this and more. On February 28, the triple gymnasium of Heinrich Heine University was transformed into a bubbling cauldron of excitement, organized by the university sports department [...] Read More
25 February
Photo: Lila la Loop Bird protection season for pruning starts on March 1, 2026. Anyone who still needs to prune trees, hedges, or shrubs in the districts around Baldeneysee this spring should hurry. Extensive pruning is only permitted until February 28. From March 1 to September 30, the legally mandated bird protection season applies nationwide [...] Read More
February 24
Photo: Georg Lukas Stage for Essen's strongest talents with an impressive water sports record Essen, Baldeneysee, February 24, 2026. The sports champion award ceremony of the Stadt Essen on February 24, 2026 once again transformed the event hall on the 22nd floor of the third-tallest city hall in Germany into a forum of appreciation and sporting excellence. From 4:30 p.m., guests, clubs, and officials streamed into the [...] Read More