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
29 January
Photo: Carl de Canedido. Success story between the Sauerland and Ruhr regions. Essen, Baldeneysee, January 29, 2026. The Ruhr Valley Cycle Route will turn twenty in 2026 – an anniversary celebrated not only by cycling enthusiasts, but also by tourism professionals and bicycle tour operators. Since its opening in 2006, the 240-kilometer-long long-distance cycle route from the source of the Ruhr River near Winterberg 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
January 1st
Photo: Lila la Loop Germany's plans for 2026 Essen, Baldeneysee, January 1, 2026. New Year's resolutions continue even before the turn of the year 2025/2026, and as every year, it turns out: the most popular resolutions are as familiar as a January 1st hangover. A recent survey by FOM University of Applied Sciences in Essen among 2,031 [...] 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
18 December
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Expansion, innovations and improved mobility also at Baldeneysee Essen, Baldeneysee, December 18, 2025. The Metropolradruhr bike-sharing system is undergoing a comprehensive modernization. Following a Europe-wide tender process by the Ruhr Regional Association (RVR), it has now been decided: Donkey Republic, an internationally active bike-sharing specialist from Copenhagen, will take over operation from April 1, 2026. This also affects the [...] Read More
December 13
Photo: Lila la Loop King of the Forests in the Ruhr Valley and at Baldeneysee The red deer, majestic and powerful, has been named "Animal of the Year 2026". With its impressive antlers and proud appearance, it is considered a symbol of the wilderness of Central Europe. The red deer also thrives in the forests around Baldeneysee, where nature and industrial history meet. Read More
December 12
Artistic interpretation: Carl de Canedido | Not an official logo of the city of Essen | Referendum: Olympic Games on the Rhine and Ruhr in 2036, 2040, or 2044? The city of Essen faces a groundbreaking decision: The city council has decided to put the citizens to a vote on possible participation in the Rhine-Ruhr bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, [...] Read More
December 11
Photo: Bianca Killmann Important cultural monument at Baldeneysee shines in new splendor Essen, Baldeneysee, December 11, 2025. The Isenburg castle ruins in Essen-Bredeney shine in new splendor: "Grün und Gruga," the City of Essen's department for the care, development, and planning of urban green spaces and forests, has comprehensively renovated the historical discovery trail. The project was financed by [...] Read More